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Learn With Tech Resources for 21st Century Global Literacy |
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L. SUZANNE SHANKS, M.A.
Technology Integration Specialist, Colorado Licensed Teacher
"Preparing students for their future instead of my past."
Teaching & Training Experience 2001- Present Mann Middle School, Colorado Springs D-11 Computer Electives Instructor, 6 - 8th Grade n Met Information Literacy Standards and reinforced content-area State Standards through units on various educational and productivity software, i.e. Microsoft Office and Inspiration. Also taught Online Research, Web Site Evaluation, Internet Safety and Web Site Design for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. n CQI Leadership Team Member, CQI Technology Team Chair and Technology Curriculum Chair. n Frequently coached and held mini-seminars on staff productivity tools and how-to's for embedding technology. n Participant and Facilitator Oracle Education Foundation's 21st Century Institutes. n El Paso County PTA / School District 11 Crystal Apple Award Nominee, 2006. n Mentored four first-year teachers and two pre-service teachers. n Runner-up, El Paso County PTSA "Learning in the Spotlight" Crystal Apple Award n Sponsored Computer Club and Designed/Maintained Learning With Technology web site. (www.d11.org/mann/computerliteracy). n Member of International Society for Technology in Education and Colorado Council on Social Studies. World Studies Teacher, 7th Grade n Emphasis on Economics, Civics, History and Geography standards on a 4-person 7th grade team, especially using data to drive instruction in an Eastern Hemisphere curriculum. n Developed Social Studies Resources web site for district-wide staff use. n Mentored a pre-service teacher. 2003- Present Mann Middle School, Colorado Springs D-11 Summer Literacy Program Instructor (3 Summers), 6 - 8th Grades n Taught Intensive Literacy, SRA, and "Reading and Writing Through Technology" courses in Summer Institutes. n Designed resources site to supplement reading and writing classes and offer additional individualized instruction through technology. 1999-2001 High Plains Elementary, Academy District 20 Elementary Teacher, 5th Grade n Emphasis on integrating technology, flexible grouping, data-driven instruction, and CSAP readiness in Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies curricula. n Mentored a first-year teacher. n Member of Community Outreach and Volunteer Committees, and Colorado Council of the International Reading Association.
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retained as Building Technology Director. 1998-1999 Emerson Middle School, Colorado Springs D-11
Social Studies and Earth Science Teacher, 6th Grade n Emphasis on cross-curriculum integration, teaming, technology integration and data-driven instruction in an Earth Science and a Western Hemisphere curriculum. n Socio-economically challenged, at-risk, SIED magnet and unusually high SPED population.
1997-1998 Canon Elementary School, Cheyenne District 12
Elementary Teacher, 6th Grade n Emphasis on 6-Trait Writing, Differentiated Instruction, and Test Preparation. n Sponsored Student Council. n Socio-economically advantaged, significantly higher-achieving population. 1995-1997 Calhan K-12 School, Rural District RJT-1 Multi-Age Multi-Subject Teacher n Taught kindergarten PE, 5th Grade Gifted and Talented, 6th Grade PE, 7th Grade Math, 7th Grade Language Arts Technology Lab, 8th Grade Advisory, and French, Cooking, Ancient Mysteries and similar Mini-Courses (9 weeks). n Middle School Language Arts Curriculum Chair. n Middle School Textbook Adoption Committee 1994-1995 Rockrimmon Elementary, Academy District 20 Elementary Teacher, 2nd Grade n Taught Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies Curricula. Education 1995 – Present Continuing Professional Development n Over 100 hours of continuing education and in-service credit hours, predominantly in the areas of educational technology and social studies. 1994-1995 The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO n Master of Arts in Teaching, K-8 License (Emphasis: Technology In Education) 1992-1999 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO n Bachelor of Arts in Communication 1983-1985 Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO n Office Administration 1980-1983 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ n 64 credit-hours in Business and Home Economics Non-Teaching Experience 1985-1994 Law Firms in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Aspen n Full-Time Legal Assistant and Freelance Paralegal 1985-1992 Summit Audio-Video Productions, Colorado Springs, CO n Co-Owner, Small Business - Administration, Audio Production, Editing, and Duplication 1993-1994 Royal Family Summer Camps, Woodland Park, CO n Volunteer Counselor - Summer Residential Program for Abused and Neglected Children |
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