EL Civics
& Technology Coordinator (F/T)
Torrance
Adult School, Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, California.
9/03 - present.
- Develop
and coordinate EL Civics program for ESL department of adult school
- responsible for all aspects of program conformance, including student
needs assessments, testing and reporting
- Serve
as Lead Teacher for multi-level ESL students (Beginning Low - Advanced)
in computer-enhanced classroom
- Mentor
and train other ESL faculty on project-based learning and the effective
use of instructional technology
- Design
and develop EL
Civics lessons for use by ESL faculty in traditional and computer-enhanced
classrooms
- Advise
administrators on EL Civics and instructional-technology issues, including
agency technology plan
- Spearhead
development of dedicated computer classrooms for the ESL department,
and ensure access to technology for instructors and students
Instructional
Designer/Technology Training Coordinator (F/T)
@ONE Project, De
Anza College, Cupertino, California. 6/99 - 8/02.
- Coordinated
statewide Trainers'
Network for California Community College technology trainers and
instructional designers, including planning of professional development
retreats.
- Led
technology-related program development and strategic planning for
the use and evaluation of learning technology statewide;
- Managed
faculty subject-matter experts and project staff to research, develop
and implement new technology
training programsstatewide;
- Assisted
Director with ongoing strategic planning, visioning and reporting
for @ONE project;
- Advised
local college trainers on pedagogical and training issues to deliver
@ONE training;
- Presented
at local , regional and national conferences on instructional design
issues and @ONE training resources;
- Worked
with project staff to update content of @ONE
website;
- Chaired
or participatedin hiring committees for @ONE staff.
Course Developer/Trainer
(F/T)
Aspect
Telecommunications, San Jose, California. 1/99 - 6/99.
- Assessed
employee training requirements and developed ongoing curriculum and
training plan;
- Developed
training courses using innovative methods and media that expedite
learning;
- Scheduled
and facilitated training to technical support analysts on: software
tools, policies and procedures, customer service skills, and advanced
technical support skills;
- Tracked
new product releases and assessed additional support training requirements.
Instructional
Designer/WebCT Administrator (F/T)
Title
III Grant, City College of San Francisco.
11/95 - 1/99.
- Provided
instructional design and technical support for community college faculty;
- Administered
use of WebCT (Web course management
software) among Title III pilot instructors;
- Designed
and conducted teacher-training workshops and demonstrations on appropriate
uses of technology in education;
- Designed
and created training materials for faculty and staff;
- Guided
faculty in the effective design and development of curriculum materials;
- Evaluated
software, hardware and reference materials;
- Organized
and participated in on- and off-campus Title III presentations;
- Served
as Managing Editor of Title III's INTECH
newsletter.
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