Erin Wasson

Curriculum Vitae
Business:
Jackson Heights Middle School, SCPS
41 Academy Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 320-4550
Erin_Wasson@scps.k12.fl.us

Home:
162 Citrus Tree Lane
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 314-7829
erinwasson21@gmail.com

Professional Goal
To employ my expertise with educational technology, experiences with curriculum and instructional
best practices in various subject areas, and proficiency with instructional design strategies as a K-12
Curriculum Designer, Technology Coach and/or Instructor.

Educational Preparation
M.A., 2014

Educational Technology, Instructional Design and Technology Program

Summa cum Laude Honors
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

B.A., 2009

History
Minor: Secondary Education
Summa cum Laude Honors
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Florida Certifications and Endorsements

Pending

Technology Education 6-12

Florida Department of Education

2014

Clinical Educator
Seminole County Public Schools
e-Learning Graduate Certificate
Instructional Design and Technology Program
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

2011-2016

Gifted Endorsement
Seminole County Public Schools
Social Science 6-12
Florida Department of Education
General Science (Grades 5-9)
Florida Department of Education
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9)
Florida Department of Education

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Professional Experience
2013 Present

Science Department Chair/Curriculum Leader

Jackson Heights Middle School
Seminole County Public Schools
Manage and organize department resources, materials, and curriculum. Lead the
Science team by teaching them new and/or innovative instructional strategies,
providing support as necessary and helping them meet their classroom needs.
Model best teaching practices and professionalism. Teach professional
development classes to the faculty relating to technology integration in the
classroom. Organize school events, such as Science Fair and field trips. Oversee
clubs and organizations on campus.

2010Present

Middle School Teacher and Course Developer

Jackson Heights Middle School
Seminole County Public Schools
Currently teaching eighth grade Gifted Physical Science and two multi-grade
electives. The self-designed electives include TV News and Video Production.
In previous school years, taught United States History, World Geography and
Earth Space Science. Coordinate with parents, students, colleagues,
administrators and county personnel to improve student achievement. Plan
lessons, units and special classroom projects adhering to state and national
curriculum and Gifted standards. Integrate technology to enhance student
achievement and engagement. Mentor at risk students and enrich learning for all
students.

2014

Instructional Technology Extended Contract Employee and Intern

Seminole County Public Schools
Developed online Blackboard courses for students. Taught and facilitated
blended technology professional development courses for teachers. Created the
SCPS Robotics Curriculum for middle school integration. Integrated technology
in SCPS Minecraft, Robotics and Video Game Design summer camps at the
elementary and middle school levels. Developed leadership skills by
coordinating with school-based administrators and county leaders. Presented at
the 2014 Seminole State Educators Conference.

2009-2010

Web Designer and Executive Assistant

Specialty Management Company of Central Florida, Winter Park, FL
Created and customized websites in WordPress, assisted the property managers,
and provided customer service. Standardized company regulations and
developed technology advancements for the company to improve the
management of office staff and clients. Through the design and development of
websites and standardized office procedures and databases, customer service and
relations were enhanced and staff, productivity increased.

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Other Teaching Experience

2014 - Present

Digital Learning Leader

2012 - Present

8th Grade Science Team Leader

Science Department Teacher Instruction
First Lego League Robotics Coach and Sponsor

2011 - Present

Lesson Study Pilot Team

2005 - Present

Volunteer Religious Education Teacher

Public School Professional Development Workshops or Presentations Conducted

2013Present

Jackson Heights Middle School, Faculty Workshops

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
Gamification in the Classroom
Google Apps for Education
Discovery Education Online
Tech Tools 4 Teachers
Marzano Design Question 4 and Common Core
Welcome to the Common Core
Socrative: The App and Website in Your Classroom
Effective use of Technology in Your Classroom
Common Core Strategies for Science

2014

Nativity Catholic Church

Classroom Management Tips for Religious Education Teachers
Seminole County Public Schools
EV3 Robotics Integration in the Secondary Science Curriculum
University of Central Florida, Graduate Class Professional Development
Presentation
Integrating Mobile Device Applications to Elicit Student Feedback

2012

Jackson Heights Middle School, Faculty Workshops

Designing a Classroom Website
Checking for Student Understanding with Mobile Devices

Recent Major Professional Development Learning Opportunities Attended

2012 - Present

Seminole County Public Schools (2014). Cooperative Learning Strategies. A

three-session workshop review of strategies for using cooperative learning to
teach and engage students at the Sanford Annex in December 2014.

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Seminole County Public Schools (2014). ECET2: Elevating and Celebrating

Effective Teachers and Teaching. A full day leadership workshop conducted at
the Marriot in Lake Mary, FL, January 2014.
Seminole County Public Schools (2013). Common Core Conference.
A full day conference for school leaders conducted at Hagerty High School in
Oviedo, FL, July 2013.
Solution Tree (2013). Establishing Professional Learning Communities
Leadership Conference: Professional Learning Communities at Work. A full
day workshop held at Millennium Middle School in Sanford, FL, July 2013.
Florida State University and Seminole County Public Schools (2013). Standards
Development through Florida State Universitys Biology Institute and Online
Support: Collaborative Opportunities to Promote Excellence in Science. A
two-week workshop course to promote content currency and rigor in Science
classrooms, held in Debary, FL, June 2013.
Florida Humanities Council (2012). Thunder on the River: The Civil War in NE
Florida and SE Georgia. A multiple day FHC Teaching Florida Civil War
summer travel workshop held in June, 2012.
Kagan, S. & Kagan, L. (2012). Kagan Cooperative Learning.
A weeklong education workshop hosted by the Kagan Institute Summer
Workshop Series in Orlando, FL, June 2012.

Creative Activities
Wasson, E. (2014). See the updated Electronic Portfolio found at
http://erinwassoneportfolio.weebly.com/ for all recent artifacts.
Wasson, E., Nation, I. & Cerasale, M. (2013). Jackson Heights Bring Your Own Device
Policy. Collaborated on the development of the policy, handbook and infraction
sheet for the Bring Your Own Device Policy and piloted the BYOD program at
Jackson Heights, Oviedo, FL.
Wasson, E. (2013). Jackson Heights Science Fair Website. Designed and developed this
website for Jackson Heights Middle School, Oviedo, FL. Located at
http://jhmssciencefair.weebly.com.
Wasson, E. (2013). Electronic Portfolio. Designed and developed this digital portfolio
using Adobe Dreamweaver. Located at http://rhartshorne.com/summer2013/wassonel/eportfolio/index.html.
Wasson, E. (2013). Experimental Variables Curriculum Website. Designed and
developed this website using Adobe Dreamweaver. The purpose of this website it
to serve as supplemental instruction for a secondary Science curriculum unit.
Located at http://rhartshorne.com/summer2013/wassonel/experimentsite/index.html.
Wasson, E. (2012). JHMS Robotics Club, Team and Program. Design, develop and

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supervise robotics after-school program at Jackson Heights Middle School in

Oviedo, FL, 2012-present.
Wasson, E. (2012). Teacher Tech Talk Blog. This blog chronicled my journey towards
integrating more innovative technology in my classroom to enhance student
engagement, enjoyment and achievement. Located at http://erinwasson.weebly.com.
Wasson, E. (2010). Ms. Wassons Class Website. Designed, developed and implemented
this website in the classroom. Contains critical classroom information, Web Quests,
documents, lessons, online games and activities, assessment review and practice,
etc. Located at http://www.mswassonsclass.com.

Professional Committees
2010 Present

Jackson Heights Middle School

Digital Learning Leaders
Professional Development Leadership Team
Technology Committee
Building Committee Secretary
Hospitality Committee Secretary
Robotics Club Sponsor

Professional Affiliations
2008 - Present

Golden Key National Honors Society

National Society of Leadership and Success

Awards and Honors

UCF Graduate Profile Student
Summa cum Laude Graduate

Professional References
Beth Pocius
Coordinator of Digital Learning, Seminole County Public Schools
(407) 320-0336, Beth_Pocius@scps.k12.fl.us
Brandon Hanshaw
Assistant Principal, Jackson Heights Middle School
(407) 320-4550, Brandon_Hanshaw@scps.k12.fl.us
Pam Linn
Office Manager, Specialty Management Company of Central Florida
(407) 647-2622, plinn@greatcommunities.com