Tiana D. Royal
**** ********** *******, ************, ** 30135
678-***-****(H) 404-***-****(C)
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Looking to take my unique combination of business and education experience to help and teach others more about computer systems/programming.
* Hold Masters Degree in Instructional Education and Bachelors Degree in Information Technology.
* Determined to instill knowledge to people through embracing technology for success.
EDUCATION, HONORS & CERTIFICATION
Ed.S. in Teaching & Learning Education
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. PRESENT
M.S. Instructional Education
Central Michigan University, Atlanta, GA. 2005
Bachelor of Science Information Technology
American InterContinental University, Atlanta, GA. 2002
Associate in Web Design
The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. 2001
Clear Renewable Certifications
State of Georgia – Business Education exp.2013
State of Georgia – Special Education General Curriculum exp.2013
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Certified in Business Education (6-12) and Special Education (P-12)
Collaborate, plan and instruct each the assigned subject areas using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.
Implement technological approaches to subject material as accommodation for all students. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Programming Languages - Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Java 2
* Web Technologies - HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, XML, VBScript, CSS, ADO, COM+, IIS, Microsoft Web Expression
* Databases - Microsoft Access, Oracle 8i, DB2, SQL Plus and SQL
* Networks & Operating Systems – TCP/IP, Windows 2000 & XP, Mac, Linux, and Unix
* Tools & Graphics – Adobe Captivate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, InDesign/CS4, Allaire Home Site, and QuarkXpress
* Office Procedures - Microsoft Office 2007 (including Project 2000) & Lotus Smart Suite
* Working knowledge of the Internet, including Web Design & Blogging
EMPLOYMENT
Educator Positions
* Teacher, Special Education Dept., August 2006 to present
CCSD at Pebblebrook High School, Mableton, GA
Co-teaching English Language Arts classes Prepare IEP/ILP for students Create multi-tiered assessments and rubrics for student comprehension Maintain effective communication between students and parents via email, classroom blog, letters and phone calls Work as liaison for school website using Microsoft Web Expression
* Dual-Program Instructor, Education Dept., August 2005 to Nov. 2005
Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta, GA
Frequented various high schools Taught Visual Basics and web design Collaborated with business teachers to align lessons
Web/Portfolio Freelance Positions
* Web Designer - Freelance, April 2011 to Present
http://www.lailahsstudio.com
Created website for a small fitness studio Designed images using Photoshop & Illustrator Wrote and edited content for site Continue to update site on request
* Web Content Consultant, August 2009 to Present
http://www.cobbk12.org/Pebblebrook/
Liaison for Pebblebrook High School’s website Asked to solve problems within code Use Web Expressions for front-end issues
* Web Designer - Freelance, July 2009 to October 2009
www.gamerzparadiseonline.com
Created website for small new video game business Designed some of the images using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash Wrote and edited content for site
Business & Computer Related Positions
* Web/Instructional Designer, November 2005 to August 2006
Global Classroom USA, Roswell, GA
Created classrooms using PHP, HTML and Moodle Assisted instructors in developing virtual classrooms Created logos and graphics for various sites Advertised classes to promote sales
* Technical Intern, May 2001 to May 2003
IBM, Atlanta, GA
Construct extensive and detailed spreadsheets Run various queries to extract and compile reports using AS/400 applications Continuously involved in special projects, such as generating reports, updating data in various databases and more, revolving around teams. Create queries (for both Access and DB2)
* Administrative Coordinator, June 1999 to May 2001
City of Norcross, Norcross, GA
Supervised a 16 man crew for the Public Works Dept Used AS/400 System to generate queries and create customer billing Conducted the accounts payable, customer billing and payroll Designed & created an Intranet for the Public Works Dept using HTML, JavaScript and ASP Designed various pictures & logos Troubleshot problems with Windows and Printers
* Receptionist, June 1998 to June 1999
SkyTel Communications, Atlanta, GA
Answered 12-line Meridian phone system Keyed orders for Sales Reps Handled all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries