Debi Bochmann
Denver, CO *****
*********@***.***
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION: To help students realize their highest learning potential and become lifelong learners.
EDUCATION
Masters of Education: Educational Technology. Lesley University, Cambridge MA (online) 02/2004
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts. Mesa State College, Grand Junction Co 05/1993
Colorado Professional Teaching License: 12/1996
Areas of Certification: Instructional Technology K-12, Instructional Technology Specialist K-12, Elementary Education K-8 12/1996 ~ 07/2018
EXPERIENCE
Business Technology Teacher: North High School, Denver 08/2016 ~ present
• Teach career and college directed technology to ninth graders.
• Curriculum includes Internet Safety, Google Docs, Basic Digital Media, Microsoft Office, and File Management.
• Serve as Learning Communities Advisor
Digital Media Engineering Teacher: Middle School 08/2015 ~ 06/2016
• Taught skills in Office, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Coding
• Website development, publishing skills, graphic design
• Facilitated student learning of how to present projects to panels
• Secured a $1000 yearly grant for the school, STEM Launch from Ball Aerospace Industries
• Secured a National Competition Robotics Club through Ball Aerospace Technology Teacher: Elementary, Middle, and High School 08/2013 ~ 06/2015
• Using PC’s, virtual computers
• Taught Computer Science, Digital Media, Robotics, Computer Basics, and Speech with Presentation
• Created, developed, maintained, and taught an online learning environment using Moodle
• Digital Photography and Graphic Design with an emphasis on composition and editing
• Core themes based on technological literacy standards
• Fundamentals of multimedia and communications, as well as complete projects related to graphics, video and web design.
• Technological problem solving, and career awareness
• Internet as a research tool, how to surf the Internet safely and how to prevent cyber bullying
• File Management
• Train teachers during Technology Camp
• Assist teachers with technology integration as needed Educational Technologist: Department of Defense Schools, Ft. Bragg, NC. 8/2010 ~ 7/2013
Maintained School Website using Dreamweaver
Assisted teachers with technology integration
Assessed, planned, and implemented training and staff development
Leader of technology committee
Facilitated the use of technology in aspects of the educational process
Performed functions necessary to plan, implement, support, and assess the use of technology throughout the school
Responded to requests for technical assistance within the instruction context
Participated in the management of technology in the school
Participated in professional development opportunities and committee activities to review, evaluate, and develop educational materials to improve the educational programs
Participated in system-wide assessment programs
Wrote and Implemented Five-Year Technology Plan
Implemented and trained teachers for a STEAM program using the Engineering Design Process and Project- based Learning.
Teacher: Digital Media 7th and 8th grades, Douglas County School District, Castle Rock, CO 8/2008 ~ 6/2010
• Taught using MAC computers
• Taught a computer-based class where computers and other technologies are used as the media to learn and practice creating art using technology
• Employed the IB design cycle to teach students how to use software including Adobe Photoshop, and Word.
• Digital Photography and Graphic Design with an emphasis on composition and editing
• Core themes based on technological literacy standards and District Essentials
• Fundamentals of multimedia and communications, as well as complete projects related to graphics, video and web design.
• Technological problem solving, and career awareness
• Internet as a research tool, how to surf the Internet safely and how to prevent cyber bullying
• Power-Point, iMovie, Keynote, Pages, iLife, as well as a variety of other computer-based applications
• File Management
Teacher: Technology grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. John Evans Middle School, Greeley, CO 8/2006 ~ 6/2008
• Taught Computer Applications and Introduction to Technology
• Core themes based on technological literacy standards and IB design cycle. Independent, modular and group-project formats
• Emerging technologies in a variety of fields, technological problem-solving, and career awareness
• Internet research tools, how to surf the Internet safely and how to prevent cyber bullying
• Power-Point, Word, Keyboarding, Adobe Photoshop, and a variety of other computer based applications. Areas of instruction include the use of multimedia resources to create presentations that incorporate text, graphics, video and sound.
• Software programs and file management
• Served on the Professional Development Council and the Technology Committee for the District
• Instructor for Weld County School District, training teachers in technology Teacher: 6th grade Classroom. Show Low Intermediate Schools, Show Low AZ 8/2005 ~ 6/2006
• Taught a wide variety of instructional approaches used in implementation of curriculum and standards
• Guided students to master skills and concepts taught within meaningful context that promotes understanding
• The development of positive attitudes about learning
• Technology used as a tool to enhance learning
• Trained teachers for integration of technology in their lessons
• Served on the school improvement committee
• Worked on a grant for technology integration
Teacher: Computer teacher 2nd-7th grades. Gila Bend Elementary School, Gila Bend AZ 7/2005 ~ 6/2006
• Basic computer skills and applications
• Internet as a research tool, how to surf the Internet safely and how to prevent cyber bullying
• Kidspiration, Inspiration and online reading and math programs
• Microsoft Office series
• Keyboarding
• After school tutoring: Title I students, Yearbook Committee, Technology Enrichment
• Helped teachers integrate technology into lesson plans. Teacher: 3rd grade classroom. Holyoke Elementary School, Holyoke, CO 8/2002 ~ 6/2003
• Taught using a wide variety of instructional approaches in implementation of curriculum and standards
• Students learned critical thinking skills
• Classroom management
• Lesson planning and implementation
• Built relationships with parents and community
Additional Course Work: ELL/ESL Training, Educational Leadership, Teacher as Professional, Teaching Reading, Infinite Campus, Media Specialist: Teacher/Student Achievement (Continuing Ed), TIE Conference, United Streaming, Intel Teach to the Future, Publishing on the Web, Creating High-Performance Classrooms, Using Laptops in Your Classroom, Increasing the Academic Success of Low-Performing Students, PowerPoint in the Classroom, Message Boards Basics, Asset Computer Training and many more. Profile: Industrious, educated, and motivated professional with creative mind and real-life experience. Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment. Demonstrated ability to set, prioritize, and meet goals.