As the Director of Using Information Technology program, I manage the Department’s CSCI 1100 Using Information Technology course which is taken by over 2,000 ETSU students each year. CSCI 1100 is a foundational computer skills course where students learn Microsoft Office software tools and other computing resources commonly used by students and professionals. I design and manage the curriculum and assessment processes for the course, leading a team of approximately 18 graduate students who teach the course sections to undergraduate students. I coach and mentor the teaching assistants and other support personnel by sharing instructional best practices.

Provide daily instruction utilizing best educational practices, use formative and summative assessment data to develop instructional plans and design and provide instruction that is pedagogically sound and meets students’ individual needs. Develop plans for personalized instructional learning opportunities. Incorporate blended learning opportunities into daily learning experiences. Provide technology coaching and mentoring for staff at the local and district levels.Key Accomplishments:• PBIS Trainer, PBIS Data Analyst, and PBIS Technology Lead• Instructional Technology Trainer for Cobb County’s InTech Innovation Conference (Summer 2018 and 2019)• Science Department presenter; Ready, Teach, Assess (November 2018)• STEM Innovative Academy Member• Cobb County Certified BYOD Educator• Cobb County Certified Digital Citizenship Educator• Minecraft Teacher Academy Educator

Provide instructional support and collaborative coaching to educators as they developed lessons that align with the school’s STE(A)M focused model of instruction. Model best instructional practices using the gradual release model of instruction. Collaboratively develop lessons and units with educators based on best STE(A)M practices using data and analysis of school-wide trends in instruction. Make targeted recommendations for areas of need based on observations. Organize and coordinate the bi-annual STE(A)M Night Showcase in which scholars share their project-based learning projects with the school and community stakeholders.Key Accomplishments:• Tennessee STEM Innovation Network Leadership Cohort Member 2019-2020• Computer Science Discoveries Certified Educator, Code.org• Cybersecurity Challenge Team Sponsor and Coach

Develop an instructional plan based on students’ individual needs in an effort to promote high academic growth for all students. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide whole group, small group, and individualized instructional opportunities that meet the individual needs of each student. Utilize various instructional technique and strategies including Thinking Maps.

Design lesson and instructional materials to provide whole group and small group instruction. Disaggregate formative and summative assessment data which is used to design and provide instruction that is pedagogically sound and meets individual student needs. Provide technology coaching and mentoring to teachers and staff through Fulton County’s Vanguard program through professional learning opportunities and one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions. Using the TIM-O module, informal observations, and well as virtual observations to assess teacher usage of technology and develop a plan to coach teachers on how to transform the educational experience for students.

Analyze respondent information and make a determination of best-fit for client-driven focus groups, studies and other research opportunities. Organize, plan, and manage work effort in order to accomplish the goals established by clients while meeting or exceeding benchmarks.

Manage projects ranging from scanning and coding to large-scale electronic discovery processing, review, and production. Case Management: consult with nurse consultants, attorneys, and/or paralegals regarding database creation and data processing. Meet strict deadlines for document processing, database creation, and productions. Prepare electronic data for nurse consultant, attorney, and/or paralegal review and production. Perform quality control; query databases; produce images with redactions. Conduct research for the discovery of evidence for nurse consultant and attorney review.

Develop an instructional plan based on students’ individual needs in an effort to promote high academic growth for all students. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide whole group, small group, and individualized instructional opportunities that meet the individual needs of each student. Utilize various instructional technique and strategies, such as Socratic and Didactic instruction, Seminar facilitation, inquiry, Whole Brain instruction, and Thinking Maps. Key Accomplishments:School WebmasterSchool-wide Thinking Maps TrainerSchool-wide NCWise grading system trainerInterviewer of potential faculty and staff

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them understand and apply state-mandated competencies and skills. Use technology to enhance and strengthen the teaching and learning process.

Perform background research to develop a concise picture of the claimants’ current personal and medical and/or psychological histories. Develop a plan of action to determine claimants’ eligibility under State and Federal guidelines. Render independent decisions relative to Medically Needy disability claims filed in the State of Florida according to laws, rules, regulations, and policy directives while managing a workload sufficiently to process a minimum of 150 claims per quarter. Prepare written determination summarizing findings and providing rationale for eligibility decisions. Key Accomplishments: Processed on average 198 cases during the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2000 Maintained a 100% quality assurance compliance rate

Compile, records, and evaluate personal, medical, and financial data in order to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status. Match clients’ assessed situation with appropriate Federal, State, and local agency programs in compliance with stated guidelines. Assist clients in the development of their comprehensive paths towards self-sufficiency.

Match clients’ assessed situation with appropriate Federal, State, and local agency programs in compliance with stated guidelines. Assist clients in the development of their comprehensive paths towards self-sufficiency. Track client progress of those enrolled in the state sponsored program, “Families First.”