My Résumé

My resume shares an overview of my experiences and training, including:

• Objective - an overview of the type of work in which I am interested
• Experience - my work experience in teaching and the Visual Arts
• Credentials Held - my teaching certifications and record numbers
• Education - a record of my degrees and continuing education
• Awards, Publications, & Affiliations - significant landmarks in my career

1:1 Laptop Ratios; A Study

The school district in which I teach was considering a 1:1 laptop program for our students. When pondering the learning opportunities for students engaged in such a program, I set out to research the pros and cons of offering each child a laptop. This paper is a result of my research in this area.

This study took me through many surveys and case studies of programs that have implemented 1:1 laptops, and helped to open my eyes to the many possibilities involved. In the end, I came to the personal conclusion that a well-implemented laptop program can be exceptionally beneficial for students and teachers, and do much to help close the digital divide.

Competencies Paper

Before beginning my internship (Summer 2006), one of my professors asked me to honestly consider how competent I felt in the Instructional Technology field. This paper was the result of my reflections on myself as a professional. I considered areas that were my strengths, and set goals for areas I wanted to improve.

This paper is laid out using the ADDIE model, and I reflect on my competencies in each of the following areas: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

I felt that my major strengths included my ability to create effective instructional design and to develop professional-quality instructional tools.