Learning and Development Professional

J. MARK SCHWANZ

Gardena, California 424-***-**** ***********@*****.***

An experienced, driven, and accomplished Learning and School Leadership professional with a wealth of experience while working for leading, high-profile schools, organizations and companies. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong background in many areas including professional development, educational technology, blended learning, strategic planning, project management, learning design, school administration, media creation, educational equity, and educational use of AI.

Recognized and innovative lead trainer for the LACOE Community Schools Initiative Case Management System application.

Experienced in the oversight and leadership of a wide variety of outreach programs and strategies which meet with success in challenging, diverse environments. CORE COMPETENCIES

Google Apps/Workspace Instructure Canvas Action Research

Microsoft 365 Camtasia, Loom, Soundtrap School Information Systems

Course Design Spanish Language (Intermediate) Live, Online and Hybrid Training

Google Gemini Adult Learning Theory School Administration

Customer Service UDL Certified Teacher Observation and Coaching PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ibrick, Haifa, Israel (Remote)

Education Program Coordinator (2024-present)

As an ambassador for the LEGO-based hands-on engineering program (www.ibrick.online), I connect the subscription curriculum to US school programs and families to promote STEM learning for ages 5-12. Los Angeles County Office of Education, EdTech and Innovation, Downey, California Coordinator II (2021-2024)

Directly responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of professional development programs for educators across 80-plus partner districts, with consistently high participation and ratings. Duties include facilitating workshops, online learning, advising on policy and guidelines, and creating learning materials. Selected Accomplishments and Initiatives:

Created 10 Canvas courses with 86 enrollments and 32 digital badges awarded in the 23-24 school year

Designed and delivered impactful educational technology training with high participant ratings

Utilized expertise in RemedyForce, UDL, AI in Education, Google for Education, Microsoft 365, and Canvas LMS to facilitate impactful workshops, online learning, and one-on-one coaching.

Co-Producer for successful Tech Lasso podcast with 67 episodes, 150 followers, 3,500 listens/downloads. Additional Experience:

Deacon/Overseer/Teacher, Church of the Servant King, Gardena, CA (2012-Present)

Digital Coach/Teacher/Administrator, Lynwood Unified School District, Lynwood, CA (2004-2021) Innovation Lab, Academic Intervention, Data evaluation, Assessment coordination, Aeries SIS

Regional Area Partner, Focus EduVation, Greater Los Angeles Area, CA (2013-2015) Outreach to school and agency leaders for innovative online tutoring program

Adjunct Faculty, Horizon Institute, Los Angeles, CA (2014-2017)

Founding Board Member, Gateway Prep Academy, Los Angeles, CA (2009-2013) Design and development of online learning for independent study High School completion program

Assistant Principal, Inglewood Unified School District, Inglewood, CA (2003-2004) Supervision of comprehensive school program, facilities, faculty, staff, and communications

Teacher/Technology Coordinator/Administrator, Buena Park School District, Buena Park, CA (1996-2003) Mentor teacher, technology coordinator, district and school website manager EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON, Fullerton, California Master of Science in Educational Leadership

HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Fullerton, California School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT) Certificate CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Irvine, California

Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Azusa, California

Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Azusa, California

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Credentials 1, 2 and 3 - UDL Application, CAST, 2024.

ISTE AI GM Certificate, 2023 & 2024. ç 2024. Google Generative AI for Educators, 2024.

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California CTC, 2022.

Administrative Services Credential, California CTC, 2022.

Canvas: Account Settings, Content Pages, Course Design, Badges, Modules, Training Your Faculty, 2022.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation Course, New Horizons Learning Group, 2022.

Google Certified Trainer 120599144360731710 - Google 2020.

Technology Enhanced Arts Learning (TEAL-SEL), LACOE-CDOL - 2020.

Leading Edge Flex Online and Blended Educator - 20 Certified Educator, Digital Administrator - 2019

Leading Edge Online and Blended Teaching - 2015

S.A.L.T. Certificate in Ministry and Leadership, Hope International University PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Tech Lasso Podcast spoti.fi/3V7327a Episode 62 Esports Leadership spoti.fi/3XWV3wd

Community Schools Case Management Application Training Guides 2021-2024 bit.ly/3wVSPlF.

Is it live or is it AI in the Arts? - CA STEAM Symposium 2024.

AI with Google - LACOE ITO Workshop 2023 bit.ly/AIwithGoogle2023.

AI 101 - LACOE ITO Workshop 2023 bit.ly/AI1012023.

LACOE AI Symposium - Is it live or is it AI in the Arts? 2024 bit.ly/AIorArts2024.

Google Certified Educator Courses - LACOE-TLSS Canvas 2023 bit.ly/GCEL1Promo.

LACOE Pathways II - Badges Action Research - bit.ly/DBadges2023, bit.ly/Badges-Schwanz.

Digital Citizenship Initiative - LACOE-TLSS Canvas 2023.

MakerEd Pathways Workshop - Lynwood Educational Technology Summit, 2018. VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

IORAD Creator Collective Contributor (2023-2024)

California Student Media Festival Judge (2024)

Overseer, Church of the Servant King, Gardena, California (2012-Present)

Executive Director, Friends of Chibok (2017-2019). Raised $150,000 for the education of young women

Co-Founder, Soles for Life (2012-2013) Raised $100,000 to build and repair water wells.

Board Member, Gateway Prep Academy (2009-2013) Helped establish and lead a community, private independent study high school credit recovery program.

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