Ascension Reyes

Experience

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  Sunflower Elementary

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2013

  GATE Teacher

  *Provide instruction in the core content areas.*Maintain high levels of learning expectations for 6th Grade GATE designated students.*Use and implement GATE instructional strategies; Socratic Seminar, Icons of Depth and Complexity, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society. *Introduction of STEM concepts in solar power and renewable energies, buoyancy and earth sciences.*Provide Flipped/Blended learning through the use of iPads, Classroom Blog and student created websites.*Implement and mentor upper grades in the use of Apple iPad mobile learning lab. Show less

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  De Anza Magnet School

  Aug 2013 - now

  Technology Resource Teacher

  *Design and Implement Curriculum for Middle School level Technology/STEM Program. Integrating computer science/coding, robotics, 3D printing, photoshop and graphic design and science.*Institute A Maker Space with 3D printing, Microcontrollers and Coding as a backbone to maker and STEAM projects and culture in the 7th & 8th grades.*Mentor primary level staff in classroom Technology Integration through the use of iPads, Web resources and Google classroom and Google apps.*Collaborate and Coordinate with Administrator to develop and grow STEM culture and activities that meet with De Anza - Science Technology Engineering and Math - Magnet school vision and goals.*Prepare students for District STEM night as well as MESA competition.*Maintain knowledge in areas of Arduino Robotics, Photoshop, Presentation, Video, Coding, Drafting & 3D printing platforms and Makerspace projects and trends.*Stay abreast of trends and issues in NGSS and CTE. Show less

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  Imperial County Office of Education

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  Educational Technology Consultant

  As a guest presenter and practitioner of Educational Technology I provide staff development workshops as needed in Classroom website production and integration, iPad Learning Apps integration, iMovie in the Classroom, Web Resources for the Classroom as well as STEM Apps. for the Classroom. In collaboration with ICOE staff, my practical knowledge of daily classroom technology and staff development experience is blended with the many other workshop offerings available through the Office of Education. Show less

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  San Diego State University

  Jan 2016 - now

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Applications of Technology for Individuals with Disabilities.Educational applications of current technologies for learners with disabilities. Course also includes general concepts in Educational Technology applications in the classroom.

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  Computer Science Teachers Association Desert Valley

  Sept 2021 - now

  President