Jessica Kos

Experience

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  Miami-Dade County Public Schools

  Oct 2000 - Jul 2007

  Teacher of Science

  Innovative Science education.Lead annual middle school science department curriculum evaluation, updates, and alignment (2003-2007) with team using the UbD model; utilized Differentiated Instruction and ESOL principles, oversight and creation of lab experiences and scheduling, as well as teacher implementation.Science Department Chair, Inclusion Team, EESAC, Curriculum Council and Tech Group, MDCPS and PPS textbook adoption committees, Team Leader, Beginning Teacher Mentor, Effective Schools and “Dress for Success” committees.Harvard Honorarium for participation in the River City Project (06 and 07); Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT).CRMS Science Teacher-of-the-Year, 2005.MDCPS Science Teacher-of-the-Year candidate, 2005.Frontiers in Physiology Professional and Curriculum Development Fellowship, 2004-2005. Show less

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  Pittsburgh Public Schools

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2012

  Technology Integration Specialist, Teacher Form&Function

  Facilitate face-to-face and online learning experiences with staff and students through PPS Professional Development and Classrooms for the Future (and later EETT) projects; EET New Teacher Induction and Summer Dreamers Technology Trainings; summer Integrating Technology into the K-12 Classroom (30hr course).Create, manage, and maintain VideoConferencing Events, websites, and collaborations.Instructional Technology liaison to PPS start-up school -"Pittsburgh SciTech." Committee member for critical issues and tech needs; creating custom trainings for staff needs using the ADDIE model, knowledge of Differentiated Instruction, 1-1 laptop techniques, and NETS-S and NETS-T standards.Extensive computer skills; videoconferencing event development, management, and implementation; IWB implementation (SMART board and Promethian board); digital storytelling and web2.0 project facilitation.Invited by the state to run Differentiated Instruction sessions for CFF and EETT Coach Trainings 2008 and 2010.Project Lead the Way certified teacher in Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) and Digital Electronics (DE). Show less

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  Duquesne University

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2019

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  Adjunct Instructor for GILT513 – Instructional Applications of Technology and GILT515 -- Instructional Technology PracticumGILT513 - Includes instruction in podcasting, wikis and blogs, digital storytelling, screencasting, basic webdesign, Teaching with Blackboard, and other emerging educational technologies; offer guidance in Field Experience endeavors.GILT515 - Includes instruction in the preparation, development, implementation, and review of student and staff content-specific practicum projects using the ADDIE model; mentoring practicum students; TPCK.Assist with annual NCATE and PDE assessment/review for Department; member of the Instructional Technology Committee.Spiritan Instructional Design Team 2010 - JPIC Project; JPIC 210 - Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding 1 with Dr. Moni McIntyre, Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy.Blackboard and moodle LMS instruction.ADDIE model, TPCK; adult learning principles; UbD curriculum development and implementation. Show less

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  Cybergenetics

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Team Leader - Education (Grant-funded)

  Design, update, and implement remote and face-to-face training for computer automated STR data analysis. Remote training with hands-on computer laboratory of TruaAllele with Forensic Scientists in NY, SC, PA, on how to use their system to perform computer-automated STR data analysis. Workshops with California Association of Criminalists and National Institute of Standards and Technology.R&D of online solutions for training.Documentation, lesson plans, assessments, and digital communication for clients and internal staff. Show less

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  PLS 3rd Learning

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  Instructional Designer / Curriculum Specialist

  Create and review module deliverables for online facilitated coursework using the ADDIE model: --- Educator Effectiveness courses highlighting Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument. 50 total courses created and live - 315 hours of content. --- Principal Effectiveness courses highlighting the Pennsylvania Principal Evaluation Rubric. 13 courses created; 1 more to be developed - 240 hours of content. --- Instructional Coaches courses highlighting the importance of building trusting relationships in order to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and other school leaders. 5 courses created - 50 hours of content. ---Partial development of nonfacilitated courses: Act 126, Student Learning Objectives. ---Deliverables include, but are not limited to: Learning Outcomes, Learning Topics, Enduring Questions, Question media script, Investigate eBooks, Examples Content Development, Practice scenarios and interactives, Wrap-up, Assessments, References, Resources, and content transfer into LMS; Big Picture prep, Video Script, Supports/Sample/Templates, Repository of Initiatives, Discussion and Job-embedded activities and rubrics, job aides, Capstone Projects.Primary tools utilized on a regular basis: • Design: Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop • Interactive design: Articulate Storyline • Audio/Video: Audacity, iMovie, MovieMaker, Camtasia • LMS: Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle • Training: GoToMeeting, GoToTraining, Adobe Connect, Elluminate, Skype • Administrative: Microsoft Office Suite and 365, Google Drive Office SuiteSupport of Content Development Team objectives, goals, and coursework. Show less

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  Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2020

  Curriculum Coordinator - MS Science

  Map curriculum for effective scope and sequence, including updates, alignment, and evaluation.Ensure that teaching material is effectively implemented and that it meets state education standards. Examine student assessment data to improve curriculum and instruction.Coach teachers on effective instructional strategies and pedagogy.Facilitate online learning experiences with staff and students.Design, develop, and implement innovative science curriculum utilizing DI, ESOL, and UbD principles. Show less

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  Pittsburgh Technical College

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2024

  Instructional Technology Specialist / Data Analyst - Learning Systems

  Project management for LMS investigation and transition.Design and support of course MVLE standards, TEMPLATE and course creation timelines, future online course guidelines, and online structures and organization.Develop and facilitate Course, Training, and Workshop content, learning objects, and timelines.Facilitate and support faculty, staff, and student transition to remote learning - earning Employee of the Month status during first month of employment.Instructional Technology support (LMS, Virtual Classroom, Textbooks, Enrollments & General) and tracking through Mojo Helpdesk.LMS Administration responsibilities and duties including, but not limited to data and course cleanup, Organization development, Virtual Classroom technical support, and LTI integrations.Communication about course creation, TEMPLATE and course development timelines, future online course development, online structures and organization.COVID-19 Awareness and Learning Task Force (Member) - co-develop COVD-19 Training for faculty, staff, and students.Learning Management System / Videoconferencing Software Taskforce (Chair) Show less

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  South College

  Jan 2024 - now

  Instructional Designer