Debora A. Collins

Experience

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  Timpview High School

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1984

  Computer Science High School Teacher

  Taught beginning and advanced computer science, BASIC and PASCAL programming languages to students in grades 9-12.

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  WICAT Systems, Inc.

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1986

  Lead Storyboard Writer (Instructional Designer)

  Lead writer for a team that developed interactive lessons for a 1 year high school level Chemistry course hosted on an Integrated Learning System (ILS).

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  IBM

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1985

  Instructional Design Team Leader, Education Software Development

  Reviewed, edited, and developed Language Arts and Mathematics tutorial software for grades K-12 at the IBM Education West office.

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  George Washington High School

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  Science Teacher

  Developed curriculum and lesson plans for a multi-cultural, multi-language learning environment Taught Physical Science.

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  Guam Department of Education

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1995

  Director of Educational Computer Technology, K-12

  Performed functions similar to those for the Park City School District plus provided Local and State Education Agency support for Guam's public and private schools. Developed budget requests and managed $1.3 - $4 million annual funding for school technology projects. Planned, designed, procured and deployed 50 local-area-networks (LANs) for Guam’s 35 public schools. Managed technical support for all instructional hardware and software in Guam’s public schools. Managed curriculum development teams to integrate Computer Technologies into grades K-12. Served eight years as an “on-call” substitute principal for elementary, middle and high schools. Served eight years as a District Office representative on student Disciplinary Action Councils. Served with parents, educators, Guam Legislature, Governor's Office, and the U.S. Dept. of Defense. Wrote grant proposals, bid specifications, and technical reports for Guam’s Dept. of Education Show less

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  Park City School District

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Director of Education Technology, K-12

  Directed all instructional and administrative technology projects for the school district. Coordinated “Site-Based Management Teams” to develop long range and short range technology plans. Developed budget requests and managed $600,000 annual funding for school technology projects. Designed and conducted staff training in the use of technology for teachers and administrators. Provided curriculum and lesson planning support to teachers and administrators. Provided technical support for approx. 500 Macintosh computers, a few Windows 3.11, 95 and NT computers, and a Sun Netra Internet email/web server; a variety of printers, digital cameras, scanners, light tables, and other peripheral devices; numerous software titles, laser discs and CD-ROMs; LCD projectors; local-area-networks (LANs); wide-area-network (WAN); and Cisco routers/switches. Show less

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  Southern Utah University, ITT Technical College, Westminster College, University of Utah

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  University and College Instructor

  * 2 yrs. adjunct faculty member at Southern Utah University teaching corporate-level computer network courses.* 1 semester as a short-term contracted instructor at ITT Technical College teaching IS317 “Hacker Techniques and Computer Security”, IT221 “Microsoft Network Operating Systems I”, IT222 “Microsoft Network Operating Systems II”;* 1 semester as a short-term contracted instructor at Westminster College teaching IRM 410 “Network Administration”;* 2 yrs. adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah Lifelong Learning Program teaching Web Design and HTML Show less

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  Knowlege Alliance

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Director of Training / Technology Instructor

  Managed and coordinated all aspects of technical training for the Salt Lake area. Hired, supervised, and evaluated instructors. Developed custom curricula and provided consulting services for corporate clients. Designed labs and installed hardware/software to support technical training courses. Taught certified computer network engineering courses, general applications and Internet user courses.

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  Certified Technical Institute

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Technical Instructor

  Taught network engineering and web design courses to “career-changing” students. Designed labs and installed hardware/software to support technical training courses.

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  Advanced Technical Center

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Training Manager and Senior Instructor

  Supervised, hired and managed Information Technology (IT) instructors. Designed instructional materials and courses, wrote lab manuals, and selected textbooks. Taught various network engineering and security courses to both corporate and “career-changing” students. Taught web design and programming courses to students seeking to become Internet support professionals. Designed labs and installed hardware/software to support technical training courses. Performed network design, trouble-shooting and consulting services for corporate clients. Advised “career-changing” students and assisted with their placement Show less

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  Weber State University

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Computer Science Instructor

  Taught lower division and upper division Computer Science courses involving Microsoft, Novell SUSE and Cisco technologies.

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  IT Learning Consulting, LLC

  Aug 2005 - now

  Director of Education and Senior Consultant

  Debbie directs the design, development, and delivery of educational programs for high-profile clients. She forecasts, budgets, creates and analyzes training to meet client goals. She performs needs assessments; designs curriculum and learning pathways; teaches; writes teacher guides and practice tests; administers certification exams; builds and presents classroom courses, webinars and blended-learning solutions; and speaks at conferences. As the owner and manager of IT Learning Consulting, Debbie specializes in acquiring and managing Instructional Design and Training projects. Examples of such projects include designing and teaching certification workshops to help customers acquire Adobe Certification Associate (ACA) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credentials at an 85-93% pass-rate; performing technical reviews and edits on textbooks; presenting webinars on a variety of IT topics; and speaking at state, national, and international conferences about the Value of Certifications. From January 2009 thru June 2012, Debbie authored the “Office Tips and Tricks” column for Microsoft’s monthly trainer newsletter called, “the MCT Flash”. In summary, her strengths are the design and delivery of onsite and remote customized learning solutions for academic and corporate clients. Prominent customers include Adobe, Certiport, GMetrix, John Wiley & Sons, Pearson, and Microsoft. Show less