Cambridge, Massachusetts
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To help other educators and subject matter experts reach their learners more effectively using multimedia tools and the best practices in instructional design.
Developed specifications for a substantial portion of the instructional components in a rapidly implemented transition from WebCT Vista to Moodle e-Learning systems. Led needs analysis and offered recommendations to benefit distance learning faculty.
Designed and produced media-rich online courses for graduate degree and professional certification programs using the WebCT Vista learning management system. Guided collaborations that leveraged available technologies to create engaging interactive learning experiences. Established schedules on multiple projects and managed instructors’ expectations in order to reach launch deadlines with well-tested, student-centered courses. Provided technical support to colleagues in the use of Dreamweaver and HTML, CSS, javascript coding. Translated conversations with subject matter experts into efficient specifications for graphics and Flash animations.
Coordinated the implementation of animated characters within an instructional software interface that was being designed for a federally funded literacy research project seeking to improve outcomes for struggling readers in grades 4-6. Translated project goals into technical specifications for javascript programmer and animation vendor. Located and adopted tools to enable faster individual scripting and team review of animation sequences.
Co-developed and coordinated grant project. Guided video production in a preschool classroom. Monitored 2 student teachers. Trained an intern.
Leadership Role - Dramatically boosted the school’s overall capacity for teaching with technology by initiating collaborations, boosting confidence, setting reliable expectations, systematically upgrading available hardware, locating more bilingual software, and demonstrating technology-leveraged lessons. Wrote and administered the school’s grant based on a district-wide Teaching for Understanding program. Conducted needs assessment, delivered targeted workshops, and administered online registrations.
Support Role - Managed the school's new computer lab including server account maintenance. Provided daily assistance to 52 busy educators.
Created classroom lessons and trained teachers in strategy-based reading software aimed at young children with significant cognitive disabilities.
Designed database, organized workflow, and trained staff in the use of newly installed video documentation equipment in an early childhood laboratory classroom. Recorded with remote cameras. Edited popular promotional video.
Designed and taught "Macintosh OS X Basics" class to adults, including many novices.
Managed a busy, public school classroom of young children that included the integration of students with moderate to severe special needs. Led the revision of the pre-kindergarten curriculum and screening assessment tools. Produced computer training workshops for colleagues.
Taught young children in a high-profile program based on Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Received teaching award from parent organization.
Daily user of both Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems. Familiar with basic Unix commands for web file management.
+++ Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, HTML & CSS hand-coding, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Fireworks 8, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, AppleWorks, all Apple iLife applications (iMovieHD, iDVD, iPhoto, iTunes), WebCT Vista 3 (learning management system), iView Media Pro, TechSmith Camtasia (screencasting)
++ QuickTime Pro audio/video encoding, Macromedia DirectorMX and Lingo (scripting), Macromedia Flash 8, FilemakerPro, wikis, various audio editing applications, Apple Remote Desktop, various K-12 software packages (such as Timeliner, Inspiration, etc.), DHTML/javascript
+ Drupal (open source content management tool), MySQL, PHP, various learning management production tools (such as Lectora, Moodle), Flash Video encoding, Flash Paper, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Premiere, XML, Macromedia Breeze
