Sara Smith Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

Tennessee

Franklin, Tn

Collaborate on the design and preparation of district developed tools to enhance the implementation of programs and initiatives in instructional technology, instruction, assessment and learning environment.Conduct conferences with classroom teachers on use of instructional technology.Conduct staff development in instructional technology.Coordinate the development and implementation of special assigned projects.Develop instructional technology solutions and related training materials aligned with district goals and standards.Investigate and demonstrate ways to infuse technology into teaching strategies, techniques and classroom management.Maintain a variety of files, documents and/or records (e.g. reports, logs, databases, agreements, licenses,copyrights, departmental reporting, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and complying with mandates.Model appropriate teaching strategies infusing technology.Monitor and evaluate the content relevance and effectiveness of instructional technology aligned with established objectives.Oversee assigned projects and/or program components for the purpose of ensuring availability of information and/or materials and delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and mandated requirements.Participate in developing and monitoring ethical use of technology following guidelines and standards.Participate in meetings, workshops and/or trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.Promote the use of technology in all content areas.Remain up-to-date in knowledge of technology and computer education.Train certificated, classified staff in the use of instructional and District standard software products for the purpose of improving work efficiency and effectiveness by enhancing the ability to use new and/or existing software

Supported and mentored teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms. Met with grade level teams weekly and facilitated training to enhance student achievement.Modeled 21st Century lessons in the classroom.Worked with students K-6 one on one and in small group settings.Developed and articulated a vision for staff development specifically related to Information and Communication Technologies within 21st Century skills.Created interdisciplinary curriculum merging state standards, district curriculum and global communities.Constructed learning environments, both physical and digital, ripe for ICT.Collaborated with teachers to create learning assignments that are focused around 21st Century skills.Worked with teachers to diversify learning opportunities relevant to the student.Increased # of devices to image, troubleshoot, and time to escalate tickets to district IT Support Solutions that support software - Casper, Self-ServiceMaintained school website and worked with teachers to create effective, engaging classroom websites.