Educational Technology Specialist

STACI LAPIS

Denver, CO ******@*****.*** 914-***-**** Linkedin Portfolio

PROFILE

I’m a dynamic professional with 10+ of experience who is passionate about making learning more engaging and accessible through technology. I understand the unique challenges of K-12 education, from the intersection of technology in classrooms to the needs and psychology of administrators, teachers, and students. I’m currently transforming curriculum and instruction to inspire 21st-century learners, integrating technology, design thinking, and project-based learning to foster student engagement and success. WORK EXPERIENCE

Educational Technology Specialist

Thornton Elementary School Thornton, CO March 2024-Present Spearheaded a school-wide initiative to implement a technology-driven curriculum, which includes coding, robotics, STEM, project-based learning, and digital citizenship impacting 500+ students with future ready skills.

● Designed learner-centered experiences with EdTech platforms and LMS systems such as Peardeck, Kahoot, Google Classroom, Edulastic, Padlet, and Seesaw, boosting engagement and literacy rates by 25%.

● Developed programs for gifted learners, fostering critical thinking through coding and robotics.

● Supported faculty in integrating technology into instruction to enhance teaching effectiveness and classroom interaction.

● Secured funding and resources by collaborating with community partners to create equitable opportunities.

● Applied UX principles to curriculum design, creating accessible educational solutions for diverse learner needs. Career Break UX Design Bootcamp October 2022-January 2024 Completed 800+ hours of intensive UX/UI training focused on research, UI specialization, accessibility, and mobile-first design. English Language Teacher & Instructional Coach

Lotus School for Excellence Aurora, CO January 2020-May 2022

● Utilized data-driven decision-making to address language proficiency gaps in grades 6-12 and support administration in making strategic curriculum choices and decisions to boost student engagement and learning.

● Developed engaging lessons integrating writing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation with assessments leading to an 80% improvement in student performance.

● Facilitated collaboration with diverse teams to create accessible language lessons, improving science class performance by 90% in 6th and 9th grades.

● Improved online instruction by supporting faculty in incorporating tools such as Zoom, Nearpod, Peardeck, and Google Docs, achieving a 100% assignment submission rate.

English Language Development Coordinator

DSST Public Schools Denver, CO August 2018-June 2019

● Organized school wide professional developments using presentation tools and activities for 100+ staff members.

● Ran ACCESS testing for the entire school of 300+ students and kept data organized and reported using Excel.

● Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective frameworks, such as the SIOP model to be integrated into core content classrooms.

Lead English Language Development Teacher

Compass Academy Denver, CO June 2017-June 2018

● Developed effective curriculum based on language forms and functions that specifically targeted newcomer and intermediate English language development courses resulting in 10% growth school wide, which was stagnant

● Brainstormed with core content teachers to help facilitate sheltered instruction 5+ classrooms.

● Assisted with W-APT, WIDA and all other standardized testing for MLL population, which was 90% of the school. English Language Development Coordinator

Audenried H.S Philadelphia, PA August 2014-June 2017

● Spearheaded the development of the school's first ESL program for grades 9-12.

● Supported content teachers through push-in English language support and scaffolded instruction

● Designed and implemented an effective curriculum based on common core standards to reach the learning goals of 20+ English language learners in an inner city school setting.

● Monitored and assessed student progress in language development through rigorous assessments and portfolio building across 3 different sections and 4 grade levels.

SKILLS

Technical: Learning Management Systems (LMS), Instructional Design Tools, Curriculum Development, Educational Software, Data Analytics, Google Workspace for Education, Programming Basics, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Whiteboards, Assistive Technology, Mobile Learning Tools, Coding and Robotics Tools, Assessment Platforms, Gamification, CMS/Website Management, Project Management Software, PBL, STEM, Design Thinking. Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Creativity, Empathy, Leadership, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Patience, Cultural Competence, Attention to Detail, Flexibility. EDUCATION

UX/UI Design Bootcamp CareerFoundry Berlin, Germany Aug 2023 Masters of Education in Applied Linguistics Temple University Philadelphia, PA May 2016 Bachelors of Science in Art Education Temple University Philadelphia, PA May 2010 CERTIFICATIONS

An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) University of Michigan (Anticipated February 2025) User Experience Design & User Interface Design CareerFoundry Professional Teaching License Art K-12 & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education TESOL Certification International

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