Experience

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  Denver public schools

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2016

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinated administration of the nomination process for Highly Gifted and Talented Magnet program eligibility using the Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®) Form 7. Facilitated universal screening for all kindergarten, 2nd and 6th graders district wide using the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® form 2 and form 3 standardized abilities test for 22,000+ students. Provided leadership in the development, implementation, coordination and support of gifted education identification and programming district wide. Orchestrated district-wide program improvement in identification, curricular modifications, and assessment of gifted learners. Designed and facilitated training and professional development related to the online assessments used for gifted and highly gifted identification. Worked collaboratively with other departments to insure timely access to district data necessary for identification of gifted learners. Provided leadership in the development, implementation, coordination and support of gifted education identification and programming district wide. Acted as school/network support and provide additional assistance at the request of networks/schools. Coordinated and facilitated professional development to support teachers' continuous learning and improvement of practice related to gifted education. Facilitated and organized committees and interdepartmental collaboration to increase understanding of the nature and needs of gifted learners particularly culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse learners. Created, supported, and maintained district identification and protocol documents. Designed protocols to support the identification of culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse gifted students. Developed and revised district-produced assessments including training materials and parent communications. Created and maintained department website and Google site. Show less Purchased, setup, and maintained a new tech lab and printers. Updated OS software patches as needed. Served as DoTS Hotline point of contact for school. Served as first line of defense as troubleshooting person at school. Assisted with school tech and ILT planning. Assisted with Mill Levy Tech purchasing. Took initiative to collaborate and create technology projects utilizing current online technology such as Animoto, Google Earth, Glogster, Blabberize, and other web 2.0 tools that integrated technology to align and served as extensions to curriculum. Differentiated subject matter using various teaching methods and types of technology, adjusting teaching style and methods to meet diverse student learning styles. Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students. Administered district tests to evaluate student progress. Facilitated and led educator trainings and all-school assemblies for implementing and executing PBIS at Polaris. Show less

  • Education Coordinator- Gifted and Talented Assessment, Technology and Curriculum Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Site Technology Representative/ Technology Teacher/PBIS Leader

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
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  Kraftwork design, inc

  Apr 2017 - now

  Project manager
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  Lmcs

  Sept 2017 - now

  Consultant; company owner