Education

August 2000 William Paterson University, Bachelors of Arts

Psychology/ Elementary Education

May 2004 New Jersey City University, Masters

Currently working on MS Degree in Educational Technology (27 hrs completed)

Work History

2000- present                        Jersey City Board of Education                        Jersey City, NJ

Computer Teacher

§    Instruct students in Technology Labatory utilizing technologies such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Paint It, Hyperstudio, Storybook Weaver, Internet.

§     Teach age appropriate software programs and CD-ROMs

§     Provide teacher in servicing and support.

§     Train educators in use of software and curriculum design.

§     Troubleshoot and set up hardware and peripherals for use in classroom

Three years' experience at inner-city school, working with at-risk students

1999-present         William Paterson University- E.O.F. Program     Wayne, NJ

Master Tutor

§         Instructor of Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Corel WordPerfect, Using the Internet as a research tool, and Hypertext Markup Language for incoming freshman of William Paterson University 

Work closely with professors to collaborate lessons

1996-1999                    William Paterson University                        Wayne, NJ

Student Technical Consultant/ Resident Network Specialist

• Provide leadership, operational, and creative support for the effective use of instructional technologies at William Paterson University. Assist faculty, staff, students, and administrators in the design, production, and utilization of instructional and production media, hardware, and software services and maintenance.

Special Skills

• Bilingual- Spanish and English

• Computer skills- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Works, MS Paint It, Corel WordPerfect, Internet as a Research Tool, Storybook Weaver, HyperStudio, Hyper Text Markup Language

University Distinctions and Community Involvement

• Lambda Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority, Inc.

• E.T.T.C. Computer Trainer, Jersey City Educational Technology Department

• Computer Trainer PACO (Puerto Rican Community Organization)

Relevant Educational Workshops

• Marco Polo, Internet Content for the Classroom
• Technology in the Primary Grades
• Internet in the Primary Grades
• Pairing and Sharing
• Integrating the Internet into the Classroom
• How to use a Digital Camera
• Managing the School Web Site
• Using Flash to Create Astounding Effects on Your Web Site
• Vaporware Programs and Teachers Who Love Them
• Web Quests: Construction Kits for 21^st Century Thinking
• Clay Animation

Relevant Academic Courses

• Introduction to Educational Technology

• Learning Theories, Motivation, and Relation to Technology

• Using the Internet in Education

• Using Integrated Software Across the Curriculum

• Graphics and Graphic Design in Education

• Technology in the Special Education Curriculum

• Introduction to Hypermedia

•  Landmark Education Forum

• Landmark Education Advanced Course