Experience
Owner, Studio 57 Multimedia Productions 2014-Current
Studio 57 is a boutique multimedia firm that focuses on web development and video production
- As the owner of the business, I have developed marketing materials, contracts, and financial documents to run the business.
- As a service provider, I …
PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Bel Air High School Biomedical Sciences Program 2012-Current
The Biomedical Sciences program at Bel Air High School is a National Model School for Project Lead The Way, the program has also been recognized as an Outstanding Secondary Carrer and Technology Education Program from the Maryland State Department of Education.
- Director of Technology and Multimedia for Biomedical Sciences Program
- Conceived, designed, and built a website for the Biomedical Sciences program.
- Created and maintained a YouTube Channel for Biomedical Sciences Program
- Implemented a Slack Team for the entire Biomedical Sciences Program (Teachers & Students) to improve program communication
- Produced and implemented multiple flipped classroom lessons on various topics
- Piloted iPads in Biomedical Sciences classrooms at BAHS
- Developed workflows for using iPads in the classroom
- Taught after school enrichment workshops on various technology topics to students
- Shot, edited and produced promotional video for Biomedical Sciences Program
- Human Body Systems Teacher
- Developed an completely gamified, self-paced, mastery style of the Project Lead The Way Human Body Systems course.
School Improvement Team Facilitator, Bel Air High School 2016-Current
- Chairperson for Communication and Rebranding Committee
- Conceived, designed, and built a website for Bel Air High School
- Created and maintained YouTube channel for Bel Air High School
- Created a technology oriented professional devleopment library for Bel Air High School
- Conceived and implemented a solution to improve teacher computer speed
Conference Presenter, PLTW Summit 2016
- Planned, designed, and presented 4 different presentions at the Project Lead The Way’s National Conference
Conference Presenter, MSDE Counselor Conference Multiple Years
Conference Presenter- Congresional Recption, Washington D.C.
As a National Model School, the Biomedical Sciences program at Bel Air High School if often called upon to demonstrate the success of the Project Lead The Way curriculum. Since 2015, we have been asked to participate in a congressional reception highlighting career and technology education programs for our nation’s leaders.
Head Track and Field Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Education
Instructional Technology, Towson University In Progress
- Scheduled to complete the program in the winter of 2018
- Program also includes Administration 1 certification
BS Physical Education, Minor in Exercise Science, Salisbury University 2009
- 1 of 7 Maryland State Department of Education “Teachers of Promise“
- President of the PE Society
BS Health Education, Minor in Athletic Coaching, Salisbury University 2009
Skills
I love learning new skills and solving problems! If I had to identify one skill of mine that would qualify as a superpower it would be my ability to teach myself new skills/technology. I can usually take my skill level from zero to better than 90% of the world easily.
Below is a sample of the skills that I am currently using on a daily basis in some facet of my life. By no means is this list exhaustive but it is a good representation of my current technological and professional landscape.
Technology
- WordPress Implementation
- Final Cut Pro X
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- G Suite
Teaching
- Flipped Instruction
- Project Based Learning
- Self-Paced Learning
- Mastery Style Instruction
- Advanced Presentation Skills
Management
- Project Managment
- Meeting Management
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Data Based Decision Making
- Goal Setting