Context Statement

Much of this portfolio has been developed through my graduate level classes at Towson
University, along with professional development opportunities throughout the course of my
career as a third grade teacher at Woodholme Elementary School. I graduated Towson
University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and shortly after was hired at Woodholme
Elementary school, where I had completed my Level III internship, to be a part of the third
grade team. I have been working as an educator in Baltimore County Public Schools for six years
now. I am currently a part of the Instructional Technology masters cohort at Towson
University. Being both an educator in Baltimore County and a part of an instructional Technology
program, I am being exposed to the most relevant and applicable theories, skills, and resources
to become a true asset in implementing BCPS Blueprint 2.0. According to bcps.org,

S.T.A.T. is the multi-year transformation of BCPS into a complete 21st century technology
learning environment to prepare globally-competitive graduates. BCPS is first redesigning
curriculum in the core content areas to redefine what instruction will look like in a blended
learning environment, while placing a stronger emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills.
This transformation is necessary to provide personalized learning to our increasingly diverse
student population at a time when the economy requires more from our students for future
success.

As a third grade teacher, I have learned the value and importance of integrating technology
into my daily instruction to engage my students and differentiate to meet their individual needs.
Children are individually unique and need stimulating atmospheres in which to grow and mature
emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. I believe as an educator that students can
reach their fullest potential by providing an environment that is safe, encourages active-
learning, and invites the sharing of ideas and collaboration. Following my belief in continuous
improvement, I have attended a variety of technology trainings to learn more about Web 2.0
tools and resources. I am also a proficient user of Microsoft Office and utilize the applications
daily to create and plan lessons, as well as, to communicate with others. However, I am not
satisfied with my use of technology, because it is just that--my use of technology. I am
satisfied with my ability to demonstrate professional growth, theoretical practices, and my
versatility in a plethora of technology tools and online learning environments.

Graduate Courses
ISTC 541 FOUNDATIONS IN ISTC
ISTC 667 INSTRUCTNL DEVEL
EDUC 605 RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TECH
ISTC 702 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & TECH
EDUC 611 SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHNG
ISTC 633 INSTR VIDEO
ISTC 663 APPLD PSYC LEARN
ISTC 731 INTG DIG RESRCH
ILPD 740 DATA-BASED DECISION MAKNG/CURR
ISTC 675 SPEC TOPICS ISTC
SPED 644 UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

Instructional Leadership and Professional Development
MSDE Educator Effectiveness Academy, STEM Representative (2012)
National Blue Ribbon Application Committee Member
Copiloted LEGO Robotics club
Curriculum and Staff Development Action Team Member
Woodholme Coordinator of MESA club (2011-2014) - Mathematics, Engineering, Science
Achievement
Writer in BCPS Curriculum Workshop for the Office of Instructional Technology
Programming with SCRATCH
National and State Level Professional Development
Presenter, National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum (2012)
Volunteer at Common Ground/ Maryland Society for Educational Technology Conference
(2012)
Woodholme Elementary School Professional Development on Edmodo (2012)

Academic Skills and Resources
Skills
STEM Standards of Practice/ Common Core Standards
MTTS (Maryland Teacher Technology Standards)
CCSC (Common Core State Curriculum)
Maryland State Curriculum Standards
Other
STARS
MAP testing
Teacher Website development
Easi Dashboard
Assesstrax
Technology Skills and Tools
ActivInspire
LEGO Education
Kidspiration
Inspiration
Windows 7
Pearson Successnet
Edmodo
Pixie
Flip Video
Wiki

Allow me to introduce myself!


References
Baltimore County Public Schools. (2011). Blueprint for progress: Realizing the vision. Retrieved from
http://www.bcps.org/offices/super/pdf/Blueprint-for-Progress.pdf