Andrew Fenstermaker

Experience

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  Iowa City Community School District

  Jan 2007 - now

  - Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate differentiated professional learning for over 2,300 employees- Lead a cross-functional team of instructional design strategists to implement the vision and goals of the district- Evaluate emerging technologies and develop both short and long-term scalable integration plans- Partner with 50+ district leaders to strategically outline processes for infusing innovative instructional practices. - Manage, support, and design the Canvas LMS platform for 14,000+ students.- Synthesize analytics and improve operational processes Show less - Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate differentiated professional learning for over 2,300 employees- Lead a cross-functional team of instructional design strategists to implement the vision and goals of the district- Evaluate emerging technologies and develop both short and long-term scalable integration plans- Partner with 50+ district leaders to strategically outline processes for infusing innovative instructional practices. - Manage, support, and design the Canvas LMS platform for 14,000+ students.- Synthesize analytics and improve operational processes Show less Responsibilities during above teaching position include:Develop and implement cultural diverse and technology rich lessons for various learning styles and abilities.Integrate technology to meet National Educational Technology Standards in addition to the Iowa Core Curriculum StandardsEstablish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff and community members through daily emails, blogging and collaboration.Participate in weekly professional development meetings in computer skills, reading methods and instructional strategies.Conduct professional development sessions on technology for staff members.Collaborate with teaching team in all subjects to administer scheduling, prioritize concepts and establish goals. Evaluate and construct technology plan and goals for Penn Elementary. Show less Responsibilities during above teaching position include:Develop and implement cultural diverse and technology rich lessons for various learning styles and abilities.Integrate technology to meet National Educational Technology Standards in addition to the Iowa Core Curriculum StandardsEstablish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff and community members through daily emails, blogging and collaboration.Participate in weekly professional development meetings in computer skills, reading methods and instructional strategies.Conduct professional development sessions on technology for staff members.Collaborate with teaching team in all subjects to administer scheduling, prioritize concepts and establish goals. Evaluate and construct technology plan and goals for Penn Elementary. Show less

  • Instructional Technology Coordinator

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Instructional Technology Coordinator & Instructional Design Strategist

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2023

  • 5th Grade Teacher

    Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  • First Grade Teacher

    Jan 2007 - Aug 2014
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  University of Iowa

  May 2018 - May 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  - Developed and facilitated first-ever EdTech Integration course in a fully asynchronous Masters Program for educational practitioners. - Leveraged Universal Design for Learning framework in lesson design to ensure equitable learning experiences for all students.

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  ITEC

  Jun 2019 - now

  ITEC Board Member