Trainer
Resume:
LAURA A. CONTRERAS
Objective
Experience, self-motivated, and enthusiastic educator seeking second career after teaching 28 years.
Employment
CLASSROOM TEACHER YEARS EMPLOYED (2010-PRESENT)
11914 Dragon Lane
Southwest ISD
San Antonio TX, 78006
Provide everyday instruction in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Maintain
classroom discipline. Provide positive learning environment. Maintain instructional records
including grade book and lesson plans. Provide differentiated instruction whenever necessa ry
for students with different ability levels (i.e.: Gifted and Talented and/or Special Education).
YEARS EMPLOYED (2006 – 2010)
CAMPUS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST
Southwest ISD 11914 Dragon Lane
San Antonio TX, 78006
Provide model lesson for teachers utilizing new hardware and software. Provide model lesson
integrating technology in all core subject areas. Provide instructions for campus in NCLB
compliance for training of teachers and students in Cyber Safety. Provide resources and
materials to support instructional objectives and technology integration. Attend weekly grade
level meetings for instructional planning. Facilitate campus training and staff development.
Develop staff development training modules using Adobe Presenter and Captivate. Develop
training manuals for staff development. Provide support to teachers in the progression through
the Technology Proficiency Program. Provide modeling support to demonstrate best practices
for effective use of technology. Provide support of integration of t echnology during
Roadmapping session. Represented district and campus at TCEA as a presenter in 2008, 2009
and 2010 demonstrating integration of technology that was being used on our campus (ie.
Wiki, blog, podcasting, video conference). Provide technology support of district programs
including Gradespeed, First Class, TPRI, RTPE, Novell, and STaR Chart. Support Campus
Communication including Campus Web Master (2004-Present). Create teacher websites and
monitor for compliance with district procedures. Cr eate Workspaces, Conferences and
maintain campus calendars. Maintain campus inventory to include issuing equipment and
collecting equipment from teachers at beginning and end of the year. Maintain inventory data
base. Provide campus with quotes for equipment. Lead the Campus Improvement Team for
Technology and campus software advisory committee. Provide technical support of hardware
by trouble shooting issues when they arise.
TECHNOLOGY TEACHER YEARS EMPLOYED (2004-2006)
Southwest ISD 11914 Dragon Lane
San Antonio TX, 78252
Provide technology instruction for Kindergarten thru 5th grade students, including word
processing, Internet, Power Point, and various peripherals available on campus, such as
scanner
and digital camera. Provide technology training for teachers in word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, web development, and electronic grade book in order to meet the state SBECs.
Perform basic trouble shooting, report and track work orders for all campus computers.
Provide technical support for teacher in regards to TPRI testing. Current campus administrator
for GradeSpeed. Current campus representative for CITT and TAG committees. Created and
maintain campus
web page.
TECHNOLOGY TEACHER YEARS EMPLOYED (2000-2003)
Edgewood ISD 5358 W. Commerce
San Antonio TX, 78237
Provide technology lesson for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students in word processing, Internet, and
various peripherals available on campus, such as scanner, digital camera and video editing.
Install software, trouble shooting and perform basic repairs for technology department in order
to speed up work order process. Provide technology training for teachers in word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, web development, and electronic grade book. Created and
maintained campus web page. Headed the pilot program of the electronic book (Easy Grade
Pro) for the district. Suggested training guide lines and trained various campuses in the use of
adopted electronic grade book. Helped to establish and create district proficiency exams to
meet state SBECs. Ordered and maintained computer supplies for campus. Provide lesson
support for teachers such as web quests, treasure hunts and Internet sites to supplement
classroom activities.
LEAD GT TEACHER YEARS EMPLOYED (1999-2003)
Edgewood ISD 5358 W. Commerce
San Antonio TX, 78237
Provide differentiated instruction for grades 3-5 utilizing existing Reading, Language Arts and
Social Studies curriculum and Junior Great Books program. Provide differentiated lesson for
classroom teachers to utilize with GT students in mainstream classrooms. Conduct planning
sessions with classroom teachers to correlate GT instruction and core area curriculum being
covered in classrooms. Maintain teacher records of GT 30 hours and 6 hours annual updates.
Notify teachers in need of updates of district and Region XX class being offered. Provide
time lines for nominating and testing of potential GT students. Conduct district testing of
potential GT students utilizing Sages 2, Torrance, and NNAT. Oversee selection committee
for the selection of GT students. Maintaining proper documentation of selection process for
each nominated student and submit proper documentation to district GT consultants. Provide
parental notification of acceptance and denial of student into the GT program. Provide district
level staff development in the areas of technology (i.e.: video editing, web development etc.).
CLASSROOM TEACHER YEARS EMPLOYED (1987-2000)
Edgewood ISD 5383 W. Commerce
San Antonio TX, 78237
Provide everyday instruction in reading, writing, math, science and social stud ies. Maintain
classroom discipline. Provide positive learning environment. Maintain instructional records
including grade book and lesson plans. Provide differentiated instruction whenever necessary
for students with different ability levels (i.e.: Gifted and Talented and/or Special Education).
Serverd as New Teacher MentorI received an award by the Edgewood ISD School Board for
obtaining the first 100% in Reading, Writing and Math in one academic year. Levels taught
1st 1 year, 2nd 3 years, 3rd 1 year, 4th 10 years, 5th 4 years, Accelerated Reading instructor 1
year, 6th Grade GT, Scottish Rite Dyslexia Teacher 1hour a day until program was fully
implemented, 1 year and CIT 3 years.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE YEARS ATTENDED (1982-1986)
University Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin
MASTERS IN EDUCATION/SPECIALIZATION IN TECHNOLOGY YEARS ATTENDED (2001-2003)
Houston Baptist University Houston Texas
Accolades
National Deans List 1987
Who’s Who Among American Teacher 2005
Training
Technology
A.I.E.S. I.T
A+
Accelerated Reader
Acces Data Base
Aware
Aware Test Creator
CCC Success Maker
Captivate
Curriculum Mapper
eInstruction
First Class
Forethought
GradeSpeed
Hyperstudio
Inspiration
KidPix Studio
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Fireworks
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft PhotoDraw
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Paint Shop Pro
Pinnacle Video Edition
Smart Notebook
SPSS
Studio Seven Video Edition
Video Conferencing
Non-Technology
Scottish Rite Dyslexia Training
New Jersey Writing Project of Texas Trainer (Abydos)
Gifted and Talented Certified (30 Hours + Current Updates)
Gifted and Talented Assessments (NNAT, SAGES 2 and Torrance)
Web Page
http://spe.swisd.net/teachers/lcontreras/
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