Melanie Gildharry Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Des Moines, Iowa

- Serve on the district LMS adoption team supporting the process and course content creation.- Collaborate to implement software pilots in small settings.- Initiated and lead blended/personalized learning initiatives across the district through targeted programs, online staff professional development system, and personalized face-to-face professional learning communities.- Oversee the district online learning opportunities that provide online/blended learning settings for eligible students.- Collaborate with curriculum coordinators, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop curriculum materials and assessments that support 21st century learning and includes technology.- Assist in aligning technology acquisitions with curriculum standards/benchmarks.- Assist in implementation of technology-centered action plans and goals through the Trailblazer program.- Collaborate with the Technology Department to support Building Technology Specialists.- Assist in the development and implementation of needs assessment tools for the utilization of technology.- Assist in the development and implementation of short- and long-range plans for the purchase and utilization of technology.- Work cooperatively with Human Resources in planning and implementing orientation activities for mentors and new staff.- Provide a variety of alternate training opportunities for teachers, administrators, and support staff, including online modules, face-to-face workshops, and teacher support through coaching and consultation.- Serve as the first point of contact for high school and alternative schools MAP testing.- District network support team member for School Improvement Planning.- Co-facilitate and coordinate annual district Technology conference, TechCon.- Provide support for teachers and leaders relating to the implementation of Marzano’s Instructional Framework through training, classroom observations and feedback.

Newton, Iowa

 Provide in-service to teachers on emerging technologies and serve as the first point ofcontact for technology troubleshooting Promote and assist staff and students in the use of a variety of technology resources Develop training documents and videos for a variety of teacher needs, includingtechnology tools, file management, Google Apps, Infinite Campus and others Assist teachers with Google applications specific to Chromebooks Collaborate with teachers and students to evaluate and select resources addressingcurricular needs and learning goals Promote and support the appropriate use of technology by students and teachers Help students become independent users of information Identify, analyze and effectively solve problems independently, in a timely and organizedmanner using best practices and procedures. Prioritize assigned work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Attend appropriate meetings (e.g. conventions, workshops, etc.) and actively seek outopportunities to keep abreast of current developments in technology and educationalcurriculum Collaborate with Technology Committee to provide leadership in the school's use ofinstructional technology resources to enhance learning Plan and manage the distribution and storage of all media/technology materials andequipment to provide maximum access to faculty and students Send out weekly emails and newsletters that introduce a new tool as well as ways tointegrate it, highlight teachers use of technology and follow up with teachers to assistwith the use of these new tools Regularly co-teach to model, encourage and assist with meaningful technologyintegration across disciplines Assist one-on-one as well as in groups with Chromebooks and finding ways for studentsto better represent their learning through multimedia.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Planning and Facilitating Teaching and Learning • Conduct staff development in the areas of technology integration • Collaborate to provide leadership in the school's use of instructional technology resources to enhance learning • Actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally• Assist staff and users with logins, passwords and username issuesPlanning and Facilitating Information Access and Delivery• Implement best practices related to technology use in the school program based on research, pilot programs, and state/national standards• Work with teachers and technology staff in the selection of resources that are compatible with the school technology infrastructure• Assist in satisfying state/national technology initiatives Planning and Facilitating Program Administration• Provide leadership and collaborate with the Technology Committee to develop, implement, and update a school technology plan aligned with the system-level technology plan• Collaborate with teachers and students to evaluate and select resources addressing curricular needs and learning goals• Prepare and submit accurate reports as required• Carry out non-instructional duties as assigned• Facilitate the Technology Inventory process• Attend district-level trainings and Instructional Technology meetings

Charlotte, North Carolina

• Coach students in different fields of Chemistry and Forensic Science• Teach using a variety of methods including formal lessons, discussions, experiments, projects and assignments, taking into account the differences in individual students• Prepare notes, study materials and presentations to aid other teachers in depicting higher level thinking and real world situations, including global aspects and differentiated lessons• Evaluate and report on the progress of students, and discuss individual performance with students• Continuously inform parents of their child's progress• Establish and maintain good working habits and discipline in the classroom and school• Create trackers to track student data and have students be accountable for their growth• Prepare students for their End Of Course State Exam

Master Of Education (Med), Instructional Systems Technology, School Specialist

M.Ed. Instructional Systems Technology

Certificate, Comprehensive Science Education

Graduate Certificate in Teaching - Comprehensive Sciences

Bs, Chemistry

B.S. Chemistry