My Goals

Overall, my goal is to continue to take exciting positions with dynamic international schools. I would be excited to discuss a number of different scenarios to fit the particular needs of your school, from a pure classroom position, or one that blends teaching, training, and leadership roles.

I am at the stage of my career where I can be successful at a number of different roles in your school. I have a proven track record in the classroom working with Grades 4 - 8. This experience is complimented by a wide range of leadership, training, and staff support responsibilities working with teachers and students at all levels.

The center of my practice is technology integration. During my time as Technology Integration Specialist at the American School of Guatemala, I have been completely focused on ensuring that my knowledge and skills are among the best in the field. In my role supporting and training staff, I take a lot of pride in contributing to the success of the people around me.

I have also been an active participant in a program of school improvement. My responsibilities have included developing school policies surrounding technology, developing IT and cybercitizenship curricula, providing training, and designing assessment for both staff and students, and advising administration formally and informally on technology-related issues.

In addition to my work at school, I review educational websites and software, and edit content for Technology Integration in Education, a prominent Professional Learning Community for technology-focused educators, with over 5000 members worldwide.

Ultimately, I believe it is my classroom experience that has allowed me to be successful at helping other educators, and it is a professional priority for me to keep those skills well honed.

After three years in a position that is primarily focused on staff support and development, I am excited about the possibility of taking a hands-on teaching position. First and foremost, I consider myself a dynamic classroom teacher, with the ability to understand and implement best practices and sound classroom management. I build strong relationships with the families I work with. I try to bring a creative approach to my teaching practice that goes beyond pedagogical formulas.   

Also, I believe I am well qualified to take on leadership positions on any staff, particularly in the area of technology integration, and that is one of my long term career goals.