DK's Resume

Educational Background

Shenandoah University - MS Computers in Education (2002)
Shenadoah University - BS History (1996)

Professional Experience

American School of Doha, Qatar - Computer Teacher and High School Technology Integration Specialist (2008-present)
Frederick County Public Schools - Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (2003-2008)
Frederick County Public Schools - Social Studies Teacher (1998-2003)
Warren County Public Schools - Social Studies Teacher (1997-1998)

Professional Development

Trained and familiar with UbD curriculum development and implementation.
Trained in standards-based learning and assessments.
Presented at Qatar Reads (2009), Mini-NESA Conference in Doha (2009), NESA Spring Educators Conference (2010.)
Prepared numerous trainings for faculty and staff in Frederick County and at the American School of Doha.

Other Qualifications

I am a strong team player, having served on various committees and in various key roles for schools where I have been employed. I have also been involved in various non-professional activities that have served to benefit the greater community:
- High School Leadership Team - American School of Doha (2009-present.)
- Information and Technology Literacy Team - American School of Doha (2009-present.)
- Technology Curriculum Review Team - American School of Doha (2008-present.)
- SACS Accreditation Review Team - Frederick County Public Schools (2006-2007.)
- Habitat for Humanity Projects - multiple.
- Display Technology Team Member and Coordinator - Victory Church, Winchester, VA, USA (1999-2008, 2007-2008 as coordinator.)

I am trained and proficient in the use of the following software applications, course/data management systems and operating systems:
- Blackboard CMS/LMS (both as course instructor/developer and as a system administrator)
- Atlas Rubicon
- Pearson PowerSchool
- Jackson GradeQuick
- Adobe Photoshop CS3
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
- Adobe Premiere CS3
- Apple iLife '08 & '09 suites
- Microsoft Office 2007 (Windows) and 2008 (Mac)
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Various textbook software applications and test generators
- Microsoft Windows, all versions
- Mac OSX 10.4 and later
- Ubuntu Linux 9.04 and later
- Sun Solaris 8.0 and later

Additional Activities and Experience

Robotics Coach - American School of Doha (2008-present.) National Robot Olympiad Champions (2009); Represented Qatar at World Robot Olympiad in Pohang, South Korea (2009); Botball Challenge (2009), winner judges' choice for design.
Supervisor of Student Technology Crew - American School of Doha (2009-present.)
Sports and Events Announcer - Frederick County Public Schools (2003-2008.)
Faculty Advisor Youth Alive - Frederick County Public Schools (2003-2005.)
Faculty Advisor Truthseekers Club - Frederick County Public Schools (1998-2003.)
Licensed Real Estate Agent - Virginia and West Virginia, USA (2006-2008.)
Web Site Designer - various clubs and teams.

Work Samples

Web Sites - Millbrook Madmen Wrestling Club, Gladiator Wrestling Club, Elaine Kendrick, and this web site.