Seeking the position of online instructor at Georgia Virtual School
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Developer of instructional courses and e-learning modules that encompass the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) to enhance technology infused lessons. Expertise in instructional technology integration, Course Management Systems (Moodle and Blackboard), and Instructional Management System (SchoolNet). Over 9 years experience as an instructor of adult learners in K-12 and college environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ATLANTA VIRTUAL ACADEMY Atlanta, Georgia 2013 present Online English Teacher Pioneered the first 9 th Grade Literature and American Literature online courses using the LMS Blackboard, Developed curriculum and assessments for online use; collaborated with administration and other adjunct instructors to further assess the effectiveness of the online environment. Key Contributions Designed online course materials for students in grades 9-12 Served as mentor to new adjunct instructors ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Atlanta, Georgia 2003 present Instructional Technology Specialist and Instructional Management System Project Lead Performed K-12 classroom observations, analyzed and disaggregated data from Standardized and Benchmark Tests, evaluated lesson plans, and collaborated with faculty administrators on improving school achievement. Developed and provided technology-driven professional development system-wide for the purpose of increasing student achievement. Key Contributions Designed online guidelines and e-learning modules to train administrators and teachers Evaluated lesson plans and made recommendations on effective technology implementation Mentored teachers on best practices analyzing student data, scope and sequence, Georgia Performance Standards, and National Educational Technology Standards Modeled and demonstrated technology-connected lessons for teachers Conducted staff training and workshops for staff and administrators Managed the instructional management system from Schoolnet Prepared and presented information about various technology programs for internal and external communication Taught online professional development courses
Life University, Marietta, GA 2002 2014 LOUISE WILSON Adjunct Instructor Taught required core courses in the School of Arts and Sciences that introduce undergraduate students to the use of computers and the Internet as it pertains to their field of study. Key Contributions Instructed students on software and hardware installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, business systems, website development techniques, and business development procedures Managed Blackboard and Moodle course management systems for hybrid learning Instructed students to use electronic portfolios as an assessment component of the course. FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Atlanta, Georgia 1997 - 2003 English Teacher (Grades 10 and 12), Video Journalism, Language Arts, and Reading Teacher (Grades 7 and 8), Advisor (Grades 8 and 10) Key Contributions Integrated technology with an interdisciplinary focus Taught languages arts and reading to eighth grade students with 90% scoring in the Exceeds category on the CRCT Coordinated team meetings and organized parent conferences with student progress as focal point Created and pioneered the first Video Production class at Elkins Pointe Middle School with extraordinary success Taught AP English GLYNN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Brunswick, Georgia 1993 - 1997 English Teacher (Grades 9 and 10), Homeroom Advisor Key Contributions Implemented distance learning in classroom Organized and taught an after school program for students who could not pass the Georgia Graduation Writing assessment with 100% success CERTIFICATIONS T-5 English (grades 6 12) 1993 current L-5 Georgia Certification Educational Leadership 2008 - current