Training High School

Andrea M. Ellis

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ANDREA M. ELLIS

Academic Vita

**** ****** ****** *** **** Grand Avenue

Ponca City, OK 74601 Ponca City Public Schools

Cell Phone: 580-***-**** Ponca City, OK 74601

Email: abo13d@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 580-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with data mining, state & national school testing roster creation and test

administration

Experience developing and maintaining size 6A public school website

Experience training teachers and staff in technology integration methods for the K-12

Classroom

Experience recruiting and retaining students in educational programs and student

organizations.

Experience recruiting companies to support a student organization.

Experience teaching at the higher education, high school, and middle school levels

Certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education in the following areas:

Intermediate

Mathematics, Mathematics For 7-8 High School Credit, Agricultural Education, Business

Education, Career and Technology Business, Marketing Education, and Technology Education

Understanding of educational resources, multimedia applications/presentations,

marketing material

development, educational projects, technological communication,

Understanding of student leadership, curriculum development, test item analysis,

classroom

management, and overall facilitation of student learning.

Presentation experience at state and national leadership workshops and conferences

Experience on a National Finalist Parliamentary Procedure Team

EDUCATION

Pursuing, Doctor of Philosophy in Education Expected July 2012

Occupational Education Studies

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Master of Education, Adult Education Management and Administration December 2007

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Specialization Area: Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing May 2005

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Minor: Management

Associate of Science, Mathematics May 2001

Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, Oklahoma

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HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant - Computer Laboratory Instructor (AG 2112), Fall 2003Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

? Taught five computer laboratory sections of Microcomputer Techniques in Agriculture.

? Taught basic MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic Windows functions.

? Assisted students with Resume Building and Internet Searching

Teaching Assistant, Computer Science Department, 2001-2002Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma.

? Assisted instructors and students, enrolled in Computer Information & Access course,

with Eudora, MS

Excel, and MS Word and taught courses when needed.

? Helped instructor provide students with a basic knowledge of Windows

HIGHER EDUCATION NON-TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Employer Outreach Coordinator, Career Services, 2008-2009

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma ? Supervised one graduate assistant.

? Identified, recruited and enrolled employers to hire students for part-time and

internship employment.

? Presented information about OSU/Career Services and recruiting through a university

setting.

? Coordinated employer visits, marketing materials, and relationship development

processes.

? Served as a liaison between OSU Career Services and the Stillwater Community.

? Served as a liaison between OSU Career Services and multiple offices on the OSU Campus.

? Collected data and prepared the Job Locator Development report.

? Coordinated Student Employee of the Year award and banquet.

Senior Office Assistant, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2003-2005

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

? Assistant to the Graduate Director and Undergraduate Director.

? Provided support in recruiting and retaining students in the Mechanical and Aerospace

Engineering

program.

? Created reports and presentations regarding enrollment, retention, and demographics of

students.

? Assisted in the assignment process of all Mechanical and Aerospace Graduate Assistant

positions.

? Assisted faculty with numerous academic assignments (textbook orders, class scheduling,

etc.).

? Helped students with academic advising to insure graduation requirements were being

met.

Office Assistant, Technology Department, 2001-2002Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma.

? Provided word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and reproduction of forms and other

communication

for the Technology Department.

? Assisted instructors in grading and handling confidential student papers, tests, and

assignments.

Distance Learning Facilitator, 1999-2002University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma, Ponca City, Oklahoma.

? Assisted with advisement of students regarding admissions, programs, and course

requirements.

? Managed up to 8 Interactive Television (ITV) studios simultaneously.

? Maintained computer lab consisting of at least 20 networked computers.

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SECONDARY TEACHING AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

District Program Specialist, 2009-presentPonca City Public Schools, Ponca City, Oklahoma

.

? Serving as an

Assessment Coordinator

? Serving as the coordinator for Measures of Academic Performance (MAP) assessment

? Assisting with the ordering, preparation, training, implementation, and data processing

of student

assessments given in the district schools

? Assisting with the organization of PLAN, EXPLORE, Checkpoints, CRT and EOI testing

? Serving as the District Webmaster

? Leading eight (10) local school site webmasters

? Served as the Technology Coach for East Middle School

? Guided/taught teachers to include instructional technologies effectively in classroom

lessons

? Served as the coordinator for MyAccess! and Study Island online learning tools

Technology Education Instructor, 2006-2008Alva Independent Schools, Alva, Oklahoma.

? Prepared and maintained budget for the CareerTech funding received for the program.

? Taught students in the areas of Technology Education I, Technology Education II,

Multimedia,

Exploratory Technology, Technology Careers, and High School Technology Applications.

? Used computer hardware/software to teach students how to use computer programs,

software

programming, and presentation technology.

? Used woodworking tools to teach students to build small wood projects.

? Served as the Technology Student Association advisor (see below).

Technology Student Association (TSA) Advisor, 2006-2008Alva Independent Schools, Alva, Oklahoma.

Facilitated student learning in an applied learning setting.

Prepared and maintained budget for the local TSA Chapter.

Facilitated fundraising efforts for the local TSA Chapter.

Assisted students in preparing for various TSA competitive events.

Advised students that were finalists at the TSA State Conference in the following events:

Career

Challenge, Communication Challenge, Digital Photography Challenge, Electrical

Applications,

Graphic Design Challenge, Structural Engineering Challenge, and Technical Writing

Challenge

Advised students that were finalists at the TSA National Conference in the following

events:

Structural Engineering Challenge, Problem Solving, Communication Challenge, Multimedia

Promotional Design

Long-Term Substitute for Agricultural Education, 2005-2006

Springer Public Schools, Springer, Oklahoma.

? Taught students in the areas of Careers, Power and Technology, Agricultural

Communications,

Horticulture, and Agricultural Education I.

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PUBLICATIONS

virtual reality environment instruction in assisting on-the-job training for persons with

disabilities. Conference Proceedings.

PRESENTATIONS

Ellis, A. (January, 2010). School Center Training. Professional Development Presenter,

Ponca City

Public Schools, Ponca City, OK.

Ellis, A. (January, 2010). Intro to Word 2007. Professional Development Presenter, Ponca

City Public

Schools, Ponca City, OK.

McVay, H., Washington, A., Ellis, A., Martens, J., & Prather, J. (January, 2010).

Implications of Desk-

Top Virtual Reality Environment Instruction in Assisting On-The-Job Training for Persons

with

Disabilities. Poster session.

Ellis, A. (October, 2009). Getting Started with PD360. Professional Development

Presenter, Ponca City

Public Schools, Ponca City, OK.

Ellis, A. (November, 2008). Career Services: Who Are We? Orientation presenter, Oklahoma

State

University, Stillwater, OK

Ellis, A. (October, 2008). Choosing a Career Path. Career Day presenter, Hennessey High

School,

Hennessey, OK.

Ellis, A. (October, 2007). Process Technology Professional Development, (PRDV 2321).

Invited member

of the Guest Interview Team to prepare students for their Career Search, Northern

Oklahoma

College, Tonkawa, OK.

Ellis, A. (1996-2000). Various Local, State, and National Leadership Training Workshops.

Technology

Student Association.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

Certifications (current)

Agricultural Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Business Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Career and Technology Business, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Intermediate Mathematics, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Mathematics For 7-8 High School Credit, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Marketing Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Speech, Drama, and Debate, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Technology Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Certifications (former)

Oklahoma Real Estate Sales Associate

Oklahoma State University Challenge Course Instructor Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Awards

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Academic Scholar, 2000-2004

Honors Dorm Resident, Bell Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, 2000-2001

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE

Professional Affiliations

P.E.O., 2010-present

Omicron Tau Theta, Career Education Graduate Society, 2008-present

National Educators Association, 2006- 2008, 2009-present

Oklahoma Educators Association, 2006- 2008, 2009-present

Young Professionals of Stillwater, 2008-2009

Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 2008-2009

National Student Employment Association, 2008-2009

Association for Career and Technical Education, 2006- 2008

International Technology Education Association, 2006- 2008

Oklahoma Association for Career and Technical Education, 2006-2008

Oklahoma Technology Education Association, 2006- 2008

Technology Student Association, student 1997-2000, advisor 2006- 2008

Technology Education Collegiate Association, 2001-2002

Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society, 2000-2001

Leadership Service

Omicron Tau Theta, Parliamentarian, 2009-present

Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador, 2009

Technology Education Northwest District PI, President, Vice President 2006- 2008

Technology Education Collegiate Association, Vice President, 2001-2002

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Co-Captain, 2000-2001

Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society, Secretary, 2000-2001

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Committee Service

Ponca City Public Schools, Ponca City, OK

Technology and Curriculum Integration Team, District Level, Member, 2009-present

Database Planning Committee, Member, 2009-present

Building Leadership Team, East Middle School, Member, 2009-2010

Omicron Tau Theta, Stillwater, OK

Awards Banquet Planning Committee Member, 2008-2009

Banner Creation & Development Project, 2009

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Outreach Specialist-Counseling, Search Committee, 2008

New Student Orientation, Camp Cowboy, Marketing Connection Committee, 2008-2009

Northwest Technology Center, Alva, Oklahoma

Computer Repair & Networking Advisory Committee, 2006-2007

Web Development & Graphic Design Advisory Committee, 2007-2008

Alva Independent Schools, Alva, Oklahoma

Physical Resources and Technology Planning Committee, 2006-2008

Mathematics Instructional Coordination Team, 2006-2008

Professional Development

Oklahoma State Department of Education Testing Training, Pearson Testing, September

2010

Measurement of Academic Performance (MAP) Training, NWEA, August 2010

Differentiating Instruction, Rick Wormelli, August 2010

Measurement of Academic Performance (MAP) Training, NWEA, May 2010

SchoolCenter Website Design WebTools Webinar, SchoolCenter, April 2010

Oklahoma End-of-Instruction Testing WebEx Training, Pearson Testing, April 2010

Using Interactive Whiteboards and Clickers to Enhance Instruction and Assessment

Webinar,

Marzano Research Laboratory, April 2010

CRT Training, Oklahoma State Department of Education, March 2010

Creativity Oklahoma: The New Renaissance, University of Central Oklahoma, September

2009

Differentiating Instruction, Rick Wormelli, August 2009

Strategies for Delivering Career Services in a Down Economy, NACE, February 2009

Ambassador Orientation, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, January 2009

Stress Less Breakfast, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Student Affairs, December 2008

StrengthsQuest Webinar, OSU Career Services, December 2008

Facebook Marketing Webinar, OSU Career Services, November 2008

Women s Forum: Styles for Success, OSU, November 2008

Call to Serve, NACE, OSU Career Services, November 2008

The Big Guide to Study Abroad Webinar, OSU Career Services, October 2008

Blood Borne Pathogens Training, Alva Independent Schools, January 2008

Confidentiality Training,

Alva Independent Schools, January 2008

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Professional Development and Service (Continued)

Copyright Evaluation Training, Alva Independent Schools, January 2008

Curriculum Mapping Training, Oklahoma State Department of Education, August 2007

North Central Evaluations Training, Alva Independent Schools, August 2007

Parental Involvement/Multicultural Education Training, Northwestern Ok. State Univ.,

Aug. 2007

School/Classroom Management, Alva Independent Schools, August 2007

Bal-a-Vis-X Training, Alva Independent Schools, February 2007

Cyber Bullying Training, Alva Independent Schools, February 2007

KidProv, Creative Learning Ideas, Alva Independent Schools, September 2006

Activity Account Management Training, Alva Independent Schools, August 2006

Blood Borne Pathogens Training, Northwest Technology Center, August 2006

Classroom Management, Harassment, & Bullying Training, Cntr for Educational Law, Aug.

2006

Confidentiality Training, Alva Independent Schools, August 2006

Copyright Evaluation Training, Alva Independent Schools, August 2006

North Central Evaluations Training, Alva Independent Schools, August 2006

STI Student Record System Training, Alva Independent Schools, August 2006

Professional Conferences and Workshops

Oklahoma Technology Association, Annual Conference, February 2007 & 2010

The New Renaissance: Creativity Initiative, Annual Conference, September 2009

Stillwater Economic Summit IV, Annual Conference, January 2009

Stillwater Regional Leadership Summit, Annual Conference, December 2008

Oklahoma Women in Higher Education, Annual Conference, November 2008

National Student Employment Association, Annual Conference, October 2008

Technology Student Association National Conference, June 1996 - 1999, 2006-2008

Technology Student Association State Conference, April 1994 2000, 2007-2009

Oklahoma Technology Education Association, Mid-Winter Conference, January 2008

Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education, Annual Conference, Aug. 2005-

2007

New Teacher Academy, Oklahoma Technology Education, July 2006

Technology Student Association Fall Leadership Conference, October 1994 2000, 2006

FFA National Conference, October 2005

SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER LANGUAGES

Software Programs

Proficient using and experience teaching the following software:

Design Software

3D Home Architecture, Adobe Acrobat Professional CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe

PhotoShop

CS4, ArcSoft Photo Impressions, AutoDesk Animator, Chief Architect, Corel Draw, MS Paint,

MS

PictureIt!, MS Publisher, PT Gui, VR Worx

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Software and Computer Languages (Continued)

Presentation Software

Promethean Board Software/Hardware, SmartBoard Software/Hardware, MS PowerPoint

Internet Design, Internet Viewing, and Email Software

Firefox, Adobe Dreamweaver, MS Internet Explorer, MS FrontPage, MS Outlook, SchoolCenter

website developer

Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, and Windows Software

Corel WordPerfect, QuickBooks, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Windows 95-2000, ME, XP, Vista,

and

7, MS Word

Other Software

Adobe Reader, EndNotes, Sony SoundForge, SPSS, OSU-SCT student record system, PowerSchool

Computer Languages

HTML-Web Design, Java, Visual Basic and C++ Programming

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