Chuck Mellin

Chuck Mellin

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  • About me

    Education & Technology

  • Education

    • National-Louis University

      2008 - 2009
      Master of Arts in Teaching Education

      GPA: 4.0Illinois State Board of Education - Elementary Teaching Certificate, considered "Highly Qualified" under No Child Left Behind

    • North Central College

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts Business; Communications

      Activities and Societies: Technical Theatre; International Club; Major: Business MarketingMinor: Organizational CommunicationsGPA: 3.6

  • Experience

    • US Peace Corps

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Business Advising Volunteer
    • Baguio English Communication Institute

      Apr 2006 - Apr 2007
      English Teacher

      • Taught English to adults in classes of approx 6-8 students per class. • Developed curriculum and lesson plans based on ideas from various sources mixed with personal creativity designed to meet students’ linguistic development needs.

    • Chicago Public Schools

      Nov 2008 - Aug 2010
      Teacher

      - Introduced students to their CPS FirstClass accounts using e-mail & conferences with attachments.- Instructed students in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.- Created and managed classroom online workspaces for the purposes of distributing and collecting assignments within the FirstClass environment.- Assisted with and trained in the Scholastic Read 180 Program.- Integrated Faronics DeepFreeze and remote control software into effective computer lab management.- Location Controller for Scantron’s web-based “Performance Series” diagnostic assessment.- Set up, Administer, Coordinate, Maintain, and Train the following programs at the school level: ➢ Study Island ➢ Renaissance Place: Accelerated Math ➢ ISAT Test Maker ➢ Gradebook's “Parent Portal” ➢ Scholastic Wiggle Works - Set-up new PC’s for use according to CPS Technology Compliancy standards (both from CPS image and from scratch).- Extensive troubleshooting of issues related to the school’s computers and software.- Created various reports in IMPACT’s Gradebook and SIM applications. Show less

    • Charter School

      Sept 2010 - now

      * Manage data and users in the following systems:NWEA, MARC, LinkIt, Educators Handbook, easyCBM, ANET, i-Ready, Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets* Established school with Google Apps for Education from scratch and maintain accounts / permissions.* Set-up Chromebook carts for student usage; join devices and manage through our domain.* Export data from and edit Staff / Student data in PowerSchool.* Work with teachers K-8 integrating technology with instruction. Delivered relevant mini-lessons to students.* Setup and Train teachers to use instructional technology, including: ActivInspire, ActivSlates, ELMO document cameras, interactive projectors, and printers.* Train teachers to use ActiVote student response devices in data collection for differentiated instruction.* Schedule upgrades and oversee installation of Interactive Projection solutions including Epson BrightLinks and Promethean Products.* Onsite contact for E-Rate Network Infrastructure Upgrade (vendors, follow-ups, electricians, etc)* Integrate Faronics DeepFreeze, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Group Policy, and remote control solutions (Kaseya) for effective computer management.* Manage and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 based network with Cisco Switches, Wireless Access Points with wireless controller, and Cisco Unity Express phone system.* Refurbished retired Windows XP workstations for student use with customized linux image.* Oversee testing, track students for make-ups, and proctor sessions for NWEA and computer-based PARCC.* Assist school-wide leveling of students with Fountas and Pinnell BAS.* Assist kindergarten teachers with day-to-day tasks, morning meeting, DIBELS, one-on-one and small group assessment and instruction.* Led after-school tutoring sessions through Huntington and Progressive Learning.* Supervise student breakfast and lunch times. * Substitute teacher K-8 for 2010-2011 school year; based on performance, hired full-time following year. Show less

      • Technology Teacher

        Jul 2017 - now
      • Technology Coordinator / Kindergarten Assistant

        Sept 2010 - Jul 2017
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