Elise Durkee, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Oh, Us

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Online

• Tutor Chinese students one-on-one in grammar, comprehension, and academic content for ages 4-14; teach 16 specialty courses promoting personalized learnings with a provided curriculum• Hand selected to teach prototype Level 7 and Level 8 advanced students; provide after-class feedback on improving student responses • Supply 298 class notes used by teachers receiving positive feedback from over 1000 educators• Earn 5.0 out of 5.0 parent satisfaction rating based on over 1400 parent reviews and the percentage of high scored classes• Participate in a pilot program to instruct a large public school classroom via video conferencing and coding project providing feedback on how to convert classes to include nursery rhymes

New Paris, Oh

• Develop interactive lesson plans, teaching materials, and curriculum-centered assignments for 5th-8th graders; prepare and deliver instructional activities to facilitate active learning experiences • Design an online course for all middle school students to help them acquire important soft skills; create a YouTube Channel reaching 1000 views from 160 unique IP addresses• Partner with the Superintendent and Principal providing guidance on online learning strategies and changes in classroom practices for the development of effective instructional solutions• Collaborate with teachers on meeting the student needs and integrating technologies into the educational process to support ongoing development

Kaiserslautern, Germany

• Designed a project-based learning curriculum for students in digital media (Adobe Flash), digital imaging (Photoshop), web design, digital publishing (Adobe InDesign), and MS Office applications• Organized all curriculum into Schoology, a social networking service and virtual learning environment• Supported students in the creation of promotional materials for a range of events, including sports award ceremonies, school’s course catalog, etc.

Germany

• Served as an Online Educator for US Government and Politics, US History, Humanities, and World History• Monitored and provided personalized feedback to virtual high school students from 28 bases around the world while developing relationships with counselors, facilitators, and parents• Utilized audio and video technologies to mentor students and help them develop their strengths• Created individual assignment schedules and supported differentiated instruction

Saarbrücken Area, Germany

• Increased student engagement and participation in the Image Makers Contest with 65 entries; partnered with Java Café to display students’ photo works for the community• Won a $3000 Girls and Boys Club grant to help students reach their potential through skill development • Organized and created Proof of Programming (POPs) that highlighted programs at the Youth Center, such as cooking, physical fitness, art and crafts, homework club, field trips, etc.

Kaiserslautern, Germany

• Established and fostered relationships with teachers to created long-term plans on technology projects• Assisted with the development of projects focused on technology operations skills, digital citizenship, critical thinking, and research skills• Utilized presentation software, Word Processing applications, Pixie, Audacity, Excel, and coding programs, such as Lightbot, Tynker, Scratch, and Java to support the delivery of student projects• Planned and organized a two-day STEMposium for four elementary schools focused on problem-based learning activities for students

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Coordinated with teachers to launch multi-disciplinary projects to cultivate active learning experiences, develop technology skills, and implement project-based learning activities (K-6 grades)• Trained new teachers on technology integration, including websites, game sites, accountability software, and technology standards• Developed subject-specific and developmentally appropriate software to create new learning opportunities

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Managed 4200+ digital educational resources on the largest state-run site on iTunes• Collected and organized resources from 62 collaborative and diverse content providers, including public broadcast stations, museums, government entities, school districts, and higher education institutions• Researched and presented findings on Ohio’s best educational technology practices and strategies• Consulted school districts on cost-effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom; advised on professional development strategies and served on the technology planning committees• Evaluated the effectiveness of ETT grants and federal technology plans

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Engaged students by developing computer-based projects, class debates, various activities, and events based on the State of Ohio Academic Content Standards for Citizenship and World Studies for 9-12 grade students • Used online resources, group projects, primary source documents, and the district curriculum to prepare students for the Ohio Graduation Test in Citizenship• Worked with students in small groups on resources, knowledge, and skills needed to pass the Graduation test• Served as an On-Call Substitute Teacher for all grades in Columbus Public Schools

Licensure

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd)

Master'S Degree

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas