Resume
Work
Experience
2022-Present
2017- 2022
2004-2017
Instructional Technology Coordinator, Arlington Public Schools
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Collaborates with school administrators and staff in utilizing instructional coaching framework in daily interactions with teachers and developing plans aligned to the school improvement plan.
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Develops coaching skills by participating in professional learning networks.
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Collaborates with other school-based coaches on identifying the needs of teachers and implementing support.
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Serves as as a liaison between the assistive technology and edtech departments
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Executed the collection and redistribution of 2000+ student personalized learning devices.
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Designs, facilitates, and evaluates the efficacy of professional learning experiences and support for school-based educators.
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Designs and facilitates training using Canvas LMS and other district tools.
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Lunch and learns on real-time tools teachers can use.
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Uses classroom data to develop plans with teachers on their goals for student learning in support of their school's continuous improvement plan.
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Assists teachers in unpacking the standards to improve student success.
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Uses data to facilitate coaching conversations that influence reflection, practice, and professional growth
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Monitors implementation and impact of instructional technology tools in a school-based setting.
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Communicates teaching and student learning strategies to staff through weekly newsletters.
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Participates in various professional learning experiences to enhance my instructional coaching knowledge, andragogy needs, Universal Design for learning, and current strategies relative to teaching, student learning, and professional learning.
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Results Coaching: Leadership Coaching for High-Performance
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Member of the following professional learning communities: ISTE Certified Educators, Canvas Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts, Google Innovator, Trainer, and Coach, Adobe Creative Educator, Canva K-12 Advisory Council
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Presents at edtech conferences around the world.
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Instructional Technology Coach, Prince William County Schools
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Served as a technology leader at Woodbridge Senior High by working with administrators, teachers, and students to build a digital learning culture in all classrooms.
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Initiated a culture of blended standards-aligned learning
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Accomplished a transformation in access to technology for all stakeholders
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Creation of a podcast studio and a culture of student creation.
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Supported high-quality teaching and learning to all teachers in alignment with school and district strategic plans.
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Coached educators on implementing blended learning and UDL in 1:1 and group settings
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Prioritized a dynamic school culture in a remote and blended environment.
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Collaborated with school leaders in the development and enactment of a Blended Learning Cohort
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Supported the creation of instructional content and implementation of best practices using Canvas LMS.
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Created meaningful, personalized instruction using UDL principles and accessible digital creation. #a11y
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Created instructional strategy support materials: videos, documents, and tutorials.
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Developed a feedback loop to ensure best practices and methods to solve evolving challenges of the educational landscape, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Collaborated with district leaders in supporting innovative teaching and learning division-wide.
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Lead professional development courses for division Canvas course designers on implementing UDL practices within their Canvas course design.
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Provided support to summer Science and Family Life Canvas course designers.
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Supported the transformation of the Regional Science fair to a digital platform.
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Conducted dynamic professional learning sessions for teachers within the school and the whole school district. Some example district learning experiences include:
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Creative Educator: Creativity and UDL in the Classroom
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Blended Learning Strategies with Canvas
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Nearpod and Blended Learning
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Adobe Creative Educator Cohort
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Camp Canvas
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Promoted a culture of digital citizenship and wellness for students and staff alike.
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Led yearly digital citizenship lessons in all 9th grade PE/health classes aligned to SOL standards
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Protected student databases and accounts with an emphasis on privacy.
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Provides educators support in understanding and implementing FERPA and COPPA compliance.
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Provided technical assistance on a variety of platforms and devices.
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Awards:
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VSTE Coach of the Year 2019
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Woodbridge High School Educator of the Year 2021
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Science Teacher, Prince William County Schools
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Collaborated daily with science professional learning community, assistant principal, and guidance counselors within a school of 2,500 students in a Washington DC suburb
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Classroom teacher of biology, earth science, geology, oceanography, AP Environmental Science
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Utilizes standards-based planning, assessment, and grading in the classroom environment
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Creation of inquiry guided instructional materials to teach science standards
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Extensive experience in the special education team teaching environment and ELL setting
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Trained mentor teacher to both students and first-year teachers.
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Additional instruction during summer sessions for ELL students.
Education
2022
Longwood University
Certificate in Educational Leadership
2009
Virginia Polytechnic University | Master’s Degree
M.S. Science and Technology Studies
2004
University of Central Arkansas | Bachelor's Degree
BSE Life and Earth Science Education
License & Certifications

Memberships
Appearances

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Commonwealth of Virginia Teaching License, Biology and Earth Science Expires 2029 Supervision License, Pending
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ISTE Certified Educator, March 2022
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Canvas Certified Educator, July 2021
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Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert August 2021
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Adobe Education Leader, 2022
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Adobe Creative Crew, 2021
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Adobe Creative Educator Level 2, 2021
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Apple Learning Coach, 2022
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Apple Certified Teacher, 2019-Present
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Common Sense Educator, 2019-Present
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Edpuzzle Coach, 2018-Present
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Flipgrid Certified Level 2, 2018-Present
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Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer 2018-Present
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Nearpod Certified, 2017-Present
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Soundtrap Certified Educator, 2020
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Wakelet Ambassador, 2020
ISTE 2017-Present
VSTE 2017-Present
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Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member, 2020
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Mentoring sub-committee member
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Website sub-committee member
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UnisonEdu Member, 2020-Present
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Content creation sub-committee member.
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Ask the Tech Coach: August 2022
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Tech it Up Talk Podcast, July 2021
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MyEdTechLife, May 2021
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Innovation Matters: Changing Lives for Cystic Fibrosis Patients, March 2021
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VEA Magazine: A Technology Coach Looks at Her Role in COVID19
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Katie Fielding Named the VSTE Virginia State Technology Coach of the Year, Prince William Living
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Unison Edu Blog: Building a Classroom Culture in Virtual Instruction, August 2020
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"The Armstrong Williams Show" WJLA Channel 8 DC
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PWCS Edtech Podcast
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"Breath In" Podcast with Gunnar Esiason and the Salty Cysters.