Instructional Designer/Trainer

Barbara A. Anderson

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EDUCATION

Northcentral University, Prescott, Arizona

ABD in Instructional Technology Management

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Masters of Arts in Physical Education, December 1987

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with endorsements in Physical Education and French

EMPLOYMENT

Technology Modules Instructor: Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, Dubuque, Iowa. August 2007 to present.

• Facilitated independent and collaborative modular learning lessons.

• Chaired the building Technology Committee.

• Coordinated training of district middle school teachers for new Web-based grading system.

• Web master for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School.

• Supervised student Web and environmental clubs

Physical Education Teacher and Coach: Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, Dubuque, Iowa. August 2005 to June 2007.

• Created an environment that recognized the classroom as a community of learners.

• Modeled the appropriate respectful behaviors that are expected of student athletes.

• Created units for differentiated learning to allow all students participation in Physical Education.

• Trained teachers to use computer applications and peripherals in the computer lab setting.

• Assisted with the student Web Page Club.

World Languages Department, French Teacher and Coach: Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque, Iowa. August 1985 to June 2005.

• Appointed as Technology Trainer to help teachers implement technology in their instruction.

• Mentored new teachers.

• Conducted In-Service technology sessions throughout the school year.

• Initiated a study-group to train World Language Department in technology.

• Developed a French web page to be updated regularly by students.

• Instructed teachers to create and maintain web pages for their classrooms.

• Imaged donated computers.

• Managed the World Language Computer Lab assisting teachers with effective use of the network in classroom instruction.

• Worked cooperatively with coaching staff to plan and maintain organization of practice and game planning as a coach for Track, Volleyball, and Basketball.

Physical Education Teacher and Coach: Jefferson Junior High School, Dubuque, Iowa. August 1981 to June 1985.

• Structured physical education activities to promote student collaboration.

• Worked individually and collectively with student athletes as a coach for Track, Volleyball, and Basketball.

Physical Education Teacher: Hempstead High School, Dubuque, Iowa. August 1980 to June 1981.

• Fostered child-centered learning through cooperative learning activities.

• Created a team-focused environment as a Track and Volleyball coach.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Instructor: Area Education Agency, Elkader, Iowa. 2000 to 2008.

• Taught graduate level courses for K-12 educators.

• Facilitated instruction for the effective use of technology in the classroom.

• Created webpage templates for teachers to develop web pages for use in classroom instruction.

• Lectured about the importance of Information and Media Literacy.

• Developed training documents for the participating teachers.

Facilitator: The Connecting Link, Ventura, California. Summer 2006

• Instructed teachers to use Word, PowerPoint and Excel as teaching tools.

• Created training documents for class.

TECHNOLOGY RELATED EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC HONORS

• Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for Educators December, 2007

• Received Showcase on Technology Grant. 2001

• Was asked to participate in Integrating New Technology into Methods of Education (InTime) initiative at the University of Northern Iowa. 2001

• Received Showcase on Technology Grant. 2002

• Won “Best of Iowa” designation for presentation entitled “Integrating Technology in the World Language Classroom” at the State World Language Conference. 2002

• Presented at the Central States World Language Conference. 2003

RELATED COURSEWORK

• Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning, Midamerica Nazarene University, 2000.

• Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning, Drake University, 2001.

• Using the Internet to Enhance Your Foreign Language Instruction, Chapman University, 2000.

• Integrating Word, MsPowerPoint and Excel in the Curriculum, Morningside College, 2000.

• Dreamweaver, Morningside College, 2001.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Little Cloud Council, 2001 to present.

• Board of Directors for the United Way, 2001 to present.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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