Profile
I'm an online educator. I have BS. Ed. in Secondary English Education and a Master's in Educational Technology degree. My future plans include earning an M.A. in English - Creative Writing and teaching at both the high school and collegiate level. My passions are teaching, technology, and writing and I strive to combine those. I believe that technology affords us new and amazing opportunities for our education and every day life. As a teacher, I strive to find new ways enhance my education and that of my children and students. For my complete profile, please visit my professional profile.
Education
Master of Educational Technology
With Honors
Aug. 2017
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Emphasis in Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching
May 2014
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Emphasis in Adult and K12 Learners
Bachelor of Science in Education
May 2010
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho
Emphasis in English Education
Credentials
English Endorsement
6 - 12
Online Teaching Endorsment
K - 12
Skills
| Language Arts Instruction | 90% |
| Instructional Design | 90% |
| Technology Integration | 80% |
| Online Education | 90% |
| Adult Education | 95% |
| Managment | 75% |
Experience
Language Arts Teacher
Idaho Digital Learning
Meridian, Idaho / Online
Jan., 2014 - Present
Facilitated online instruction for language arts courses.
Created and posted course announcements with reminders and instructional content.
Graded and provided feedback on writing, research, assignments and exams.
Provided counseling and discipline for school policy violations.
Interacted with students via email to assist with questions and assignments.
Performed interventions for low grades and low participation via telephone and / or email to parents, students, and site coordinators.
Conducted live office hours via Blackboard Collaborate.
Language Arts Teacher
Idaho Virtual Academy
Boise, Idaho / Online
July, 2015 - Feb., 2016
Facilitated online instruction for language arts courses.
Worked with students and families to help them achieve their educational goals.
AppleCare Advisor
Apple Inc.
Cupertine, California / Online
Mar., 2015 - Aug., 2015
Provide technical support for various Apple products.
Trainer / Instructional Designer
Convergys, LLC
Pocatello, Idaho / Online
Aug., 2011 - Feb., 2015
Delivered lessons from content curriculum to and support new employees
as well as existing employees in both brick and mortar and online synchronous environments through Adobe Connect.
Created and modified curriculum to support new and existing employees both brick and mortar and online synchronous environments through Adobe Connect.
Provided technical troubleshooting and resolutions to new remote employees during training including issues relating to PCs (Windows and Linux), routers, networks, modems, and other networking technologies.
Supervised new employees during training.
Maintained employee time-keeping records.
Delivered counseling and discipline for few employees during training.
Provided team-leader support and provided team-leader backup and coverage.
Language Arts, Drama,
and Speech Teacher
Riverside High School
Basin, Wyoming
Aug., 2010- - June, 2011
Created and delivered lessons to two sections of sophomore English.
Created and delivered lessons to one section of senior English.
Created and delivered lessons to one section of creative writing.
Supervised and produced the school's online newspaper.
Supervised and produced the school yearbook.
Coached the debate / speech team.
Coordinated the drama program and prodced the fall play.
Language Arts Teacher
Frank Church High School
Boise, Idaho
June, 2010 - July, 2010
Created and delivered lessons to four sections of junior English for at-risk students during summer school.
General Manager
Domino's Pizza
Blackfoot, Idaho
Sept., 1995 - Oct., 2005
Selected and trained new employees.
Maintained work schedules
Maintained cost control including product and labor costs.
Managed and evaluated employees during shifts.
PC Technician
Self Employed
Blackfoot, Idaho
Feb., 2003 - Dec., 2003
Maintained, designed, upgraded personal computers for clients.
Maintained home networks, printers, and peripheral components.
Maintained repair logs and detailed customer records.
