PROFILE

I would like to apply my experience in technology, special education and reading towards a Technology /Special Ed position in either teaching, consulting, or sales. My teaching experience and education has prepared me to teach effectively preparing students with the 21st Century skills necessary to succeed in life.

Technology Teacher, Public School 112, Long Island City, New York October 2007- -September 2014

I am currently the Technology Teacher for grades K-5. My duties include teaching basic computer skills

incorporating Microsoft word, power point and excel into project based lessons. All curriculum areas are

infused into computer projects as well. I am also in charge of the purchase and maintenance of all

technological equipment. I also supervise an intern from the C.U.N.Y. Technology Work Program. I also

conduct workshops for staff on a variety of subjects including smart board, and web 3.0 skills. I also maintain

the school webpage as well as published a quarterly technology newsletter for the teachers. I was also the videographer for the school.

Special Education Teacher, Public School 84, Brooklyn New York October 1988- September 2007

I was a teacher in a self contained classroom for special needs students who were learning disabled and

emotionally handicapped. I taught grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Teaching duties included writing and implementing I.E.P.s. I also taught The Wilson Reading Method. I also provided SETTS services to students in per session hours.

Special Education Teacher, Public School 157, Brooklyn New York September1986- September 1988

I was a teacher in a self contained classroom for a class of 12 learning disabled and emotional handicapped

in the kindergarten, first and second grade. Duties included writing and implementing I.E.Ps.

Preschool Teacher Lenox Hill Head Start New York, New York 1984-1986

Teaching duties included teaching skills in education and health as well as social and emotional development

to 19 three year olds. I supervised an assistant teacher as well as a student intern. I also helped write and

implement I.E.P.s.

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology New York New York

Masters of Science in Educational Technology May, 2009

Hunter College, New York New York

I completed the necessary courses for New York State Certification in Reading June 1989

Hunter College, New York New York

Masters of Science in Learning Disabilities September 1986

Maryville College, Maryville Tennessee

Bachelors of Science Elementary Education November 1981 S

I minored in gifted education. My undergraduate Independent Study was “ The Culturally Different Gifted Child”

High School of Music and Art, New York New York Regents Diploma I was a music major specializing in clarinet

CERTIFICATIONS

Smart board Certification ( User Certificate 2009)

Professional Certificate Technological Education N.Y.S. 2009

Wilson Reading Method ( User Certificate)

Permanent Certificate in Reading N.Y.S.

Permanent Certificate in Special Education N.Y.S.

Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification ( Exp. 12/11/16

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY

I have taught workshops to teachers on the following topics included Smart Board, Classroom webpages,

bookmarking, Imovie, Using Pixie 2, Using the computer to enhance math instruction, reading, science and social studies instruction, Google Earth, Blogging and Distance Learning. Using Brain Pop in the Classroom

Presented Poster Session on” Using Webcams to Promote Children’s Writing” International Society of

Technological Education Conference Philadelphia Pennsylvania, June 28, 2011

Parent/Student Workshop “ Choosing A Science Project for the Science Fair” March 2011

Recipient of 2010 Disseminator Tech Net Grant Award Teachers Network (Using webcams to promote writing)

Recipient of 2008 Disseminator Tech Net Grant Award Teachers Network ( Environmental Curriculum on

Squirrels)

Recipient of 2007 Disseminator Tech Net Grant Award Teachers Network ( Curriculum on Famous Artists)

Recipient of 2006 Disseminator Tech Net Grant Award Teachers Network ( Curriculum on U.S. Presidents)

Recipient of 2005 Disseminator Tech Net Grant Award Teachers Network ( Curriculum on Volcanoes)

TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

Public School 112 After school Program “Zap, Flash and Boom”, A 21st Century Century Grant Program. A movie making and writing program using Electricity, Light and Sound. 2012-2013 and 2010-2011

Public School 112 After school Program “ Nutrition Language and Technology” A Nutrition and Writing

program”, A 21st Century Grant Program 2011-2012

Public School 112 One of Twelve Schools featured in a Digital Story Contest. The LST After school Group on how Web 2.0 skills enhance instruction.

Public School 112 After school Program Language Science and Technology Group,” Pandas Flamingos and Blogs” An Ebook and blog project using animal webcams to promote writing. A 21st Century Grant

Program 2009-2010.

Public School 112 AFter school Program Teaching Imovie to Fifth Graders A nature documentary on Squirrels that lived outside the computer lab utilizing the Imovie program. 2007.

Public School 84 After school Program Teaching Imovie to Fifth Graders “ Birds at my Window” Researching and filming the many birds outside P.S. 84. Spring 2006.

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