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:: work experience
2008 – Present
Teacher Librarian
Wheat Ridge Middle School
Jeffco Public Schools
- Provide school library services to just under 400 7th and 8th grade students (see the WRMS Library Website).
- Teach Publications class (WRMS Daily Show, WRMS Yearbook, and other school media services)
- Read 180 site-tech, WRMS Website designer, and general jack of all trades.
2005 – 2008
Technology Teacher
Wheat Ridge Middle School
Jeffco Public Schools
- Design and teach technology classes including digital movie production, web design, podcasting, graphic design, computer animation, water bottle rocketry, and mousetrap car units (see the WRMS Tech Website)
- Serve as electives team leader
- Develop and maintain the Wheat Ridge Middle School Website
- Produce and manage the WRMS Daily Show and 8th grade continuation videos
- Lead and organize after school programs and the WRMS Talent Show
- Maintain building technology resources and serve on technology committee
- Train staff in technology applications, uses, and integration
2004 – 2005
First Grade Literacy Support Teacher
Laredo Elementary School
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Third Grade Literacy Teacher
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Aurora Public Schools
- Trained students to use technology as a literacy resource
- Directed whole class and small group instruction based on assessment data, student needs, and continuum goals
- Organized and led extracurricular activities for gifted and advanced students promoting literacy, mathematics, and technology skills
- Utilized wide range of technology skills to improve literacy and language instruction
- Assessed, evaluated, planned, and instructed in conjunction with three separate first grade classes
1999 – 2001
Business English Teacher and Teaching Coach
Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce
Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- Coached new teachers in how to organize and improve classes
- Planned and organized listening and speaking, reading, and writing courses for first and second year university-level Chinese students of English
- Created exams and outside reading material
- Led a weekly volunteer “English Corner”
:: education and training
School Library Endorsement Program: 2007 – 2008
University of Colorado at Denver
MA - Information and Learning Technologies: 2004 – 2005
University of Colorado at Denver
Elementary Education Endorsement Program: 2003
University of Colorado at Denver
BA - East Asian Studies w/ Minor in Chinese Language: 1995 – 1999
Western Washington University
:: educational licenses and endorsements
CDE Elementary License
CDE Instructional Technology Specialist Endorsement (Expected: 2008)
CDE School Librarian Endorsement (Expected: 2008)
:: technology skills and presentations (each link opens in a new window)
Technology Presentations
- Technology in Education 2007 (Making Photoshop Less Scary)
- Technology in Education 2006 (iMovie Slideshows)
Proficiency in website creation and development using Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML, PHP, and MySQL databases
Proficiency in digital video production including online presentation, online tutorials, and DVD production (you will need QuickTime to view these videos)
Proficiency in graphic design and creation using Macromedia Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop
:: language skills
Chinese Language (Mandarin)
- Chinese minor from Western Washington University in 1999
- Two years experience living and teaching in Shanghai, China
