Madison & Project Management in DISTED
LaSalle University Mandeville, Louisiana
Summa Cum Laude
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Lansing
Certificates: Advanced Linguistics- Orton-Gillingham Affix Training; Hands-On Math Training for K-8 Teachers: MEAP Objectives, Algebra; and The Orton-Gillingham Method: Linguistic Training for Teachers of Dyslexics. Student teaching: MDI and Flint Public Schools
1991-1994
Oshkosh
for Dyslexic College Students. Professor: Dr. Robert T. Nash
1993
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service Livonia, Michigan
Certificates: Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act 1997, Inclusion Group Action Planning, Special Education Advocacy Training, Outcomes Training Project - Special Education, Partners In Care: Collaboration as Systems Change.
1994-2000
Michigan's Assistive Technology Resource St. Johns, Michigan
Assistive Technology Training: Legal overview, Section 504 & ADA, Assistive Technology Act, Organizational Policies & AT, AT & IEPs, AT & Tech 2000, AT & IDEA Reauthorization, Integrating AT into the Standard Curriculum, AT Process, Guidelines for Assessment, Wayne County AT Guidelines, Instructional Accommodations & Classroom Modifications.
2001
Rexford, New York
The Future of Education- Instructional Technology
2002
Overland Park, Kansas
HIPAA: Final HHS Privacy Regulations & State Medical Records Law.
2002
Grand Rapids, Michigan
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996) Security Issues in Michigan: HIPAA, Security Technology, Definitions & General Rules, Administrative/Technical/Physical Safeguards, Privacy-Security Overlap, Organizing the Security Project.
2003
IT Security Survival: Risk Assessment & Prevention, Administrative Security, Securing the Collaborative Workspace, Securing Windows Networks, IIS Security, User Support and Education.
2003
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Board Governance & Leadership Training: Charter Schools Overview, New Board Member Orientation, Roles and Functions of the School Board, Parliamentary Procedure, the Organizational Meeting, Effective Board Meetings, Liability Issues, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, Conflicts of Interest, Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution, Board Assessment, Administrator Assessment, Budget Process and Planning, Strategic Planning, and the Educational Service Provider Relationship.
2004
Ford Motor Co. Partnership for Advanced Studies Dearborn, Michigan
. Math & Science: M7-Planning For Business Success, M8-Ensuring Quality, M9-From Data to Knowledge. Technology: M10-Reverse Engineering, M11-Different by Design, M12-Energy for Future. Workshops: Business Collaboration, Business/Education Advisory Council, ArcView GIS, and Pro/DESKTOP.
2004
CERTIFICATES
1983
Madison
. Early admission as H. S. Junior. . Major: Pre-law
1983-1985
East Lansing
in . . Internship: .
1988
1999
FORMAL EDUCATION
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support Services Dearborn, Michigan
Michigan nonprofit organization with a global reputation., LD diagnosis, ed planning, networking, support, remediation and consulting. Certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner. Special education law and process. Provide research, resources, publications, advocacy and publicity for specific learning disabilities: dyslexia, dyscalculia,, and ADD/ADHD.
1992-Present
Founder /
Director
Corunna, Michigan
Filled in for absent teachers in all preschool, elementary, middle school and high school regular and special education classrooms. Specialties: English, Composition, Spelling, Reading, Special Education, Computers, Business, and French.
1995-2001
Owosso, Michigan
Founded the Web Design Club, giving students paid commercial experiences. Classes taught: Info Systems Theory, Introduction to the World Wide Web, WWW Design, HTML, Dynamic HTML, CGI Programming in C and Perl, XML, Java, JavaScripting, E-Commerce, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS FrontPage, MS Advanced Software Solutions, Reading & Study Skills, Math Lab, and Kids' Computer Club. Consult on learning disabilities, internships, and professional and curriculum development.
1999-2003
Owosso, Michigan
Responsible for corporate compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Organized HIPAA transaction, privacy, and security committees and created/managed HIPAA project plan and documentation. Reviewed/altered/wrote policies, procedures and presentations. Created and maintained online HIPAA resources for committee members and physicians. Created Internet and intranet pages for a Physician's Portal, prescription refills, privacy survey, patient registration, Occupational Medicine, & gift shop flower orders. . Reported to the Chief Information Officer.
7/2002-6/2003
Dearborn, Michigan
Served as Special Education Coordinator with focus on inclusion, assistive technology, documentation, and SPED law compliance. Taught courses covering computer hardware and software, keyboarding, Internet, HTML, JavaScript, Java, DHTML, XML, and Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, Publisher, and Front Page. Led on Instructional Technology. .
7/2004-8/2005
EXPERIENCE
Education consultant: ed tech, cloud computing, learning disabilities, assistive technology, special education. Leader in technology, education and Web communications. Professional, trainer, instructional designer. Non-profit organization founder, grant writer, chamber of commerce communications director, high school special education coordinator, hospital HIPAA Security Officer and HIPAA Project Manager, ISP co-founder and executive board member, charter school executive board member. B.A. in Advertising. M.S. in Special Education. Distance Education Cert from UofWI-Madison. Detroit Future Media for Education grad. Professional K-12 and college instructor: special education, software, Internet/CIS, Web programming, remedial English and math. Business marketing, strategic planning, operations efficiency, and development.
HIGHLIGHTS
Resume & Portfolio
of
Renee M. Newman
8/2005-7/2006
Dearborn, Michigan
Major event planning: Arab International Festival, attended by ; Annual Banquet, 1,000; dignitary luncheon, 500; AAPN Awards Dinner, 500; Community Meetings, 70; Board Meetings, 30. Handled radio, TV, and print publicity; marketing and public relations; grant writing, speech and article writing, monthly newspaper and weekly e-newsletter publication; intraoffice and interoffice communications; Weblink database administration; software, hardware; board minutes and packets; and intranet and Internet sites.
*****@***********.***
7420 Calhoun Street
Dearborn, MI 48126
2009-2012
Matoon, Illinois
. . Tests certified to administer:,, Dyslexia Early Screening Test, Pre-dyslexia Coding Test, Dyslexia Determination Test, Dyslexia Screener for First Graders, Adult Dyslexia Test, (Visual-Motor),,,,,,,, PPA.
2007
2008
Portland, Michigan
Substitute Teaching. Bloodborne Pathogens. Federal & State Classroom Laws. Sexual Harassment. FERPA. Hazard Communications.
MEMBERSHIPS
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Historic Aviation Property Owners' Association; ;; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .
2011
Detroit, Michigan
Web Class (120 hours class time) + Education Track: Use of Internet media and technology to advance access to tools and skills for community organizing, communication, education, personal and group empowerment and social justice. Focus on OpenSource, social media, digital justice, instructional design, audio, video, graphics and Internet technology. Detroit Future Media Conference 2011.,,, .
Dearborn, Michigan
Education communication and technology services: cloud computing for schools, teachers and students; instruction & program design; teaching & learning tech; green initiatives. Internet services: websites, programming, e-commerce, hosting, social media, and site management. E-Business services: research, strategic planning, writing, editing, advertising, marketing, PR, communications and project management. Clients:,,,,, Metro Healthcare,,,,,,,,,,,,, (2008/9).
1995-Present
Owner
Dearborn, Michigan
Business office administration, bookkeeping, tax planning, legal compliance, marketing, website, strategic planning, forms, contracts, estimates, proposals, invoices, training manuals, communications. Procure equipment, materials, labor and subcontractors.
1994-Present
Administrator
ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services Dearborn, Michigan
Provided job skills training to SEMCA JET clients at M-TEC: resumes, cover letters, job search and placement assistance, interviews, dress for success, Dale Carnige training, elevator speech, employment-related coorespondence, No Worker Left Behind orientation.
2009
Instructor
-Job Skills
Focus: HOPE! Detroit, Michigan
Provided employment skills training to Weatherization students:, portfolios, resumes, cover letters, coorespondence, job search plan, targeting employers, research, interview plan, networking, Davis-Bacon wage rules, employee vs. subcontractor, customer service, professional development, government weatherization programs, field guidance and legal compliance, entrepreneur basics, building codes & industry resources. Google Earth, Internet basics.
2009
Weatherization
Employment
Skills
2011
Web Services
Detroit, Michigan
Provide marketing and websites for community organizations: ; ; .
1995-2002
Owosso, Michigan
Co-founder, ShiaNet.org, Internet Service Provider and department of the Owosso-Corunna Area Chamber of Commerce (US Chamber 5-Star Accredited). ShiaNet was created to bring toll-free Internet service to rural Shiawassee County's 70,000 residents. Roles in market research, strategic planning, fundraising and business and education partnerships. When ShiaNet had 6,000+ customers, we sold to Earthlink.
Dearborn, Michigan
Parent Involvement Committee, VP and Historian.