Objective

To obtain a position as a Technology Coordinator for a school district that would allow me to utilize my skills and interests in fusing technology with productivity while applying my background as an educator in the public school system.

Education

A.A.S., Computer Network Administration, May 2003           Parkland College, Champaign, IL (current GPA 4.0 / 4.0)

B.S., General Science Secondary Education, May 1999     University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, College of Education (GPA: 3.5 / 4.0)

      Endorsements include: Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, Astronomy, Zoology, Life Science, Physical Science

Relevant Course Work and Skills

Course Instructor,  PC Troubleshooting for Teachers (June 2002)

Cisco (CCNA expected May 2003)

Network Documentation and Computer Maintenance

Windows 2000 Pro (MCSE prep courses)

Linux (LPI certification prep courses)

Programming Languages: C, CGI, HTML, Perl, Shell Scripting and Visual Basic

Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Power Point, Word)

Certification

Illinois State Teaching Certificate, Secondary Education (Type 09)

 Computer Networking Certificate, Parkland College (May 2002)

Professional Experience

Physics and Physical Science Teacher, Aug. 1999 – July 2001, Aug. 2002 – Present

Urbana High School, Urbana, IL

·      Increased enrollment of students in Physics courses by 30%

·      Focused on utilizing technology in the classroom and in student work

·      Taught a diverse student population with a wide variety of ability levels

·      Participated in many professional development opportunities related to utilizing technology

Educational Coordinator – High Tech School-to-Work Project, Sep. 2001 – Present

Urbana School District, Urbana, IL

·      Developed program at Urbana High School to direct students to CSIT courses and prepare for IT careers

·      Support teachers in utilizing technology in courses and pursuing further education in IT  subject areas

Science Safety Aide and Computer Lab Manager, Aug. 2001 – June 2002

Urbana High School, Urbana, IL

·      Coordinate use of two computer lab rooms

·      Configure network (both wireless and Ethernet), established accounts, and compiled all documentation

·      Develop department documents on safety, general management, and budget expenditures

·      Conduct meetings on safety, documented safety conditions, and oversaw needed repairs

Professional Organizations & Honors

University of Illinois Dean’s List

Parkland Academic Honors

Champaign Rotary Vo-Tech Scholarship (2002)

Kappa Delta Pi – Educational National Honor Society

National Science Teachers Association

Science Olympiad: Event Coordinator