Assistant Training

SUMMARY

More than ** years experience in the design, development and implementation

of educational programs and training in k-12 and higher educational

institutes with innovative approach in face to face, online and blended

instructions and extensive practice in building relationships with

community programs and working collaboratively with diverse clients.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

. Expertise in designing and developing online instructional materials.

. Proficiency in conducting in-depth needs analysis of different groups.

. Accomplished trainer/teacher of students, staff and other instructors

through various technology media.

. Experience with developing Section 508 compliant content.

MANGAEMENT EXPERIENCE

. Proficiency in the overall coordination and administration of

technology based programs: scheduling, recruiting, collecting data and

evaluating, budgeting, etc.

. Management experience in supervising, recruiting, hiring and training

educational technologists, interns and volunteers.

. Extensive practice in building relationships with outside programs,

planning events and conducting meetings.

. Experience in effective and collaborative work with teams

of programmers, Subject Area Experts, and clients.

COMPUTER EXPERTISE

. E-training and content development software: Adobe Connect,

Podcasting, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia Studio, Adobe Presenter,

CodeBaby(Avatar software)

. Open source collaboration and communication tools such as Wikis,

Blogs, Facebook

. Learning Management Systems (LMS): Blackboard, Moodle, WebCT, ecollege

. Web Development tools: HTML, Dreamweaver, ClarisWorks, Front page,

Visual Basic, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop

. Other: MS Office, Pinnacle, Quick Time VR

EDUCATION

08/2007- Instructional Design George Mason

06/2008 PhD program: attended 18 credit University

courses Fairfax, VA

08/1997 - M.S. Educational Technology Lehigh University

05/1999 Bethlehem, PA

08/1995-05/19 B.A. Mathematics Liberty University

97 Concentration: Computer sciences Lynchburg, VA

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

February 2009- Present

Instructional Designer, Strayer University in Newington, VA.

Designed courseware materials in accordance with Strayer University standards

and course guide to ensure timely delivery for current sections.

Managed the development of course materials including working with Subject

Matter Experts in developing materials and improve lecture quality.

Developed interactive online lectures, student discussions, quizzes and

activities.

Participate strategic planning and needs analyzes team projects.

July 2003 -January 2009

Program Coordinator, Community Preservation and Development Corporation in

Washington, DC, MD and Alexandria, VA

Coordinated and managed an after school program serving low- or moderate-income

families and providing them opportunities to use their talents and skills.

Built partnership with community programs and schools to enhance lifetime

learning and success: raise achievement levels, employability, & life skills;

Expand self-knowledge and a positive self-identity; Develop critical thinking,

initiative, and civic responsibility. Initiated and developed company wide

annual youth media showcase event, which has more than 200 participants each

year.

Developed project based technology curriculum, taught transitional and K-12

grade students and was a guest lecturer student portfolio design at George

Washington University to Teacher Preparation and Special Education graduate

students.

Trained staff on the principle of educational technology and design of web-based

instruction.

September 2007- June 2008

Immersion 2008 Project, Team coordinator and client liaison, Virginia Department

of Education's Training/Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC) in partner with

George Mason IDD Immersion Program, Fairfax, VA

Was one of a 5-member team of immersion group to design and develop a Virtual

Collaboration Center (VCC) prototype with high level of functionality for T/TAC

which serves children and youth with disabilities. The VCC enables

T/TAC professionals in Northern Virginia to collaborate through instant

meetings, have access to Training Development Tools and Instructional

Guidance, and be able to browse or submit exemplary models of online training in

the Best Practices sections. As a team member, my contribution to the VCC

included

Preparing instructional guidance and best practices instructional material;

Conducting surveys, analyzing the training tool needs of TTAC staff members and

preparing a summary of needs and its significance to our focus group;

Leading a research effort to identify different approaches to using e-training

tools and meeting Section 508 accessibility requirements; and

Working as quality controller to oversee the smooth progress of the project in

different phases.

Was one of a 3-member team in an Innovation in Distance Learning course, and

developed a Graphic Design for Novice E-learning Module which introduces four

basic principles of design and presents collaborative activities with case

studies and project site.

Developed multi-features website that incorporates principles of web

accessibility and user adaptability - in accordance with the Section 508

guidelines.

Feb - June 2003

Educational Technologist, Community Preservation and Development Corporation,

Washington DC.

Developed technology-based curriculum.(received innovative teacher award).

Researched, developed and implemented innovative, fun and exciting ways of

teaching and engaging students.

Taught Web design class using HTML and various software packages to GED

students, K-12 grade students, girl groups and teen groups. (Students received

1st and 2nd place awards twice at the Techno-Rodeo, Washington DC's premiere

showcase for youth.)

Sept - Dec 1999

Technology Assistant, Lehigh - AT&T project, Bethlehem, PA

Was one of a 7-member team to develop a comprehensive a Web based Teachers'

Technology Assessment for Bethlehem Area School District.

Worked on integrating technology into middle school curriculum.

Trained teachers on different ways of integrating technology into curriculum.

May - Dec 1999

Network Office Technical Assistant, Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem,

PA

Designed Online Art Exhibit for Freedom High School.

Created Quick Time Virtual Reality (QTVR) of historic Bethlehem area for the

school.

Sept' 1998 - Jun 1999

Assistant Technician for Distance Education, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Set up administered and operated two-way teleconferencing connection between

live, long distance classes.

Provided technical assistance to teachers and students in the use of

telecommunication technology.

Dec 1998 - Jun 1999

Elementary and Middle School Tutor, Sylvan Learning Center, Bethlehem, PA

Tutor mathematics, English and study skills for elementary through middle school

students.

Supervised computer related learning and test taking for over 25 different

tests.

Sept 1997- June 1998

Graduate Research Assistant, DuPont Central Research & Development, Bethlehem,

PA

Provided research and summary of research and gave presentations on different

global trends. Results were used to evaluate business opportunities and to

explore plausible alternatives.

Aug 1996- May 1997

Teaching Assistant, Mathematics & Chemistry Department, Liberty University, VA

Tutored freshman through junior mathematics classes and graded homework.

Designed laboratory set-ups, prepared chemicals and supervised chemistry

laboratories for three classes of 16 students and taught equipment handling and

usage.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Board member of International Orphanage Outreach

Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Member of National Society of Black Engineers at Lehigh University

(NSBE)

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