Award winning educator, producer and administrator with over 20 years experience with instructional design, curriculum development, media and technology seeks a creative position utilizing his diverse talents.
EXPERIENCE
Director of Information Systems, Database Administrator, Webmaster
Francis Parker School; San Diego, CA 2008-Present
- Deployed BlackBaud Education Edge System in K-12 environment.
- Designed faculty and staff training workshops and materials.
- Integrated legacy systems with new databases.
- Managed MySQL, FileMakerPro and Mambo CMS servers.
- Transitioned school to electronic report cards and record keeping.
- Championed website redesign process and selection of content management system.
- Streamlined information processes and work flow across divisions and departments.
- Customized systems to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Co-wrote technology plan.
Instructional Designer, Multimedia Producer, Technology Consultant, Composer, Editor
Independent Contractor; San Diego, CA 1995-Present
- Wrote and produced online video tutorials for AtomicLearning.com.
- Developed online tutorial materials for San Diego State University.
- Collaborated with the SDSU Library Infodome Virtual Campus in Second Life.
- Produced K-6 and 9-12 grade educational series for McGraw-Hill International.
- Led teacher training and staff development in technology at local schools.
- Designed integrated curriculum and technology plans for local schools.
- Produced Test of English as a Foreign Language series for Wilshire Language School.
- Contributed music and sound design for the award winning GeoSafari CD-ROM by Educational Insights.
- Developed courseware using Captivate and Articulate.
- Arranged music and composed songs for the English Exchange program.
- Directed, recorded and engineered audio and music for independent films, live performance, theater and nationally syndicated radio and television.
- Designed FileMaker database for gymnastics school records, accounts, enrollment and schedule.
Director of Technology, Network Administrator, Technology Educator
Chabad Hebrew Academy; San Diego, CA 2007-2008
- Designed integrated curriculum and technology plan.
- Led teacher training and staff development in technology.
- Taught K-8 integrated multidisciplinary courses.
- Deployed AdminPlus SIS, GradeQuick and Edline systems.
- Designed and deployed FileMakerPro databases.
- Managed Pearson's SuccessMaker and Waterford programs in a K-8 setting.
- Managed multi-platform network with OS X and Win2k servers.
- Performed hardware repair and upgrades.
Technology Director, Educator, Network Administrator
Heschel West Day School; Agoura, CA 1997-2006
- Established technology as a foundational pillar of the school identity.
- Prepared 5 year technology plan incorporating new construction and future expansion.
- Initiated and managed one to one student laptop program in the middle school.
- Enlisted support of the Board of Directors to secure funding for technology program.
- Led acquisition of school information database system including scheduling and HR.
- Transitioned institution to digital record keeping reducing staff workload.
- Managed annual budget and oversaw all technology assets.
- Authored accreditation report for library and technology program.
- Hired and trained teaching and technical support staff, expanding department.
- Improved parent communications with an online bulletin board, calendar and newsletter.
- Instituted automated school emergency notification system.
- Designed K-8 curriculum surpassing National Educational Technology Standards (NETS).
- Taught K-8 courses, including Electronic Music Production and Animation.
- Worked with special projects such as Lego Mindstorms ROBOLAB.
- Integrated thematic project based learning with technology lessons.
- Facilitated technology in-service days for faculty and staff.
Music and English Teacher and Computer Coordinator
St. Catherine's School; Reseda, CA 1985-1997
- Developed curriculum for K-8 study.
- Trained staff on software and hardware.
- Led evaluation team for WASC certification.
- Assisted with Spanish and Science enrichment programs, including model rocketry club.
- Secured grants to expand technology resources.
- Designed and deployed Windows PC lab.
- Managed office network and oversaw software purchases.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Master's Degree, Educational Technology, SDSU, 2011
- NASA JPL Educator Workshops, 2006-2007
- Intel 1 to 1 Computing Conference, 2006
- C.U.E. and NECC Conferences, 1998-2000
- Foundation for Educational Achievement Digital Music Workshop - 1993
- Post Graduate Music Pedagogy Studies, California State University, Northridge, 1988
- Post Graduate Linguistics Studies, California State University, Northridge, 1987
- Philosophy Degree, Physics and English Minors, St. John's College, Camarillo, 1985
SKILLS
California Science Framework, ISTE and NETS curriculum development, BlackBaud Information Systems, Education Edge, Raiser's Edge, FileMaker, MySQL, DreamWeaver, Breeze, Flash, First Class, MediaBlender, Inspiration, iLife, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Waterford, Successmaker, Atomic Learning, Logic Pro, ProTools, SketchUp, ACTIVStudio, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Captivate, SCORM, ADDIE, Articulate, Keystone, Generations, Portal, BlackBoard, Laptop and Desktop Repair, Conversational Spanish.
AWARDS, AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS
2006 Excellence in Education Award (Heschel West), NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, Member International Society for Technology in Education, Member Electronic Music Foundation, Member Computer Using Educators, Member Electronic Frontier Foundation, Member Planetary Society, Member TechSETS, Member TeacherTECH, Member New Media Consortium.