SHENDOLYN ANDERSON 2929 Kings Rd. #4108, Dallas, TX 75219 (H) 214.526.3824 – (C) 832.545.7855 – email: Shendolyn@hotmail.com EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION M.Ed. Educational Technology Leadership, Lamar University Beaumont, TX – May 2012 M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 2008 BS Computer Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 2000 Principal Certification Texas – In progress Teacher Certificate Texas 6-12 Secondary Computer Information Systems 6-12 Business Education EDUCATOR HIGHLIGHTS Teacher of the Year Sarah Zumwalt Middle School – Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX 2007 – 2008 Master Teacher – Technology Sarah Zumwalt Middle School – Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX 2007 – present COMPUTER TECHNOLGY EXPERIENCE Network Engineer Nortel Networks Richardson, TX – 2000-2001 Deployed customer network solutions throughout North America using Nortel’s Access Node / Transport Node OC 12, OC 48, OC 192, Optera Metro/DX/LH, and Qtera Fiber optic systems Implemented solutions with voice, data, and IP over frame relay or ATM backbones SSH HEEN ND DO OLLYYN NA AN ND DEER RSSO ON N Page |2 Reduced system downtime by 15%, through collaborative interface with remote testers, while troubleshooting to improve schedules, quality, and reliability of the network Provided first level support throughout Southeast Region for troubleshooting and analysis on customer networks to ensure timely completions of deployments Installed and performed commissioning and integration testing, software and hardware upgrades on deployed network elements Provided detailed data from deployed networks to prepare required reports for management and customers Instructional Technology Department Trainer, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 2009 – present Plans, develops and implements a comprehensive technology integration training program responsive to needs of the District Supports the developmental needs of teachers and the District and coordinates inhouse\off-site training programs and outreach\special events while ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls Uses existing CPGs to demonstrate and create technology integration across content and enrichment areas Identifies technology training needs on an ongoing basis through needs assessments, and surveys Develops educational goals and objectives for the District and educational trends Initiates student curriculum, instructor guides; prepares audio visual materials related to the training function, as needed Encourages and assists employees in self-improvement/development planning Maintains a resource library of technology equipment, bulletins and informational materials Disseminates requested training information throughout the district Technology Integration Mentor/Campus Technologist, Sarah Zumwalt Middle School – Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 2010 – present 2 9 2 9 K i n gs R d . # 4 1 0 8 , D a l l a s , TX 7 5 2 1 9 – S h e n d o l yn @ h o t ma i l . c o m ( H ) 2 1 4 5 2 6 3 8 2 4 ( C ) 8 3 2 . 5 4 5 . 7 8 5 5 SSH HEEN ND DO OLLYYN NA AN ND DEER RSSO ON N Page |3 Serves as a liaison between Instructional Technology department and campus administration and staff Maintains culturally responsive labs, provides differentiated instruction, and multi level instruction Supports staff in the implementation and integration of new technologies within the classroom Trains teachers on virtual learning environment to offer a web-enhanced facet to their classroom Introduce teachers and staff to Web 2.0 tool and provides training, resources, and information to help infuse technology into their curium Integrated websites, EInstruction, Smart Boards, document cameras, and other technology into Core Curriculum Developed and maintains an online campus professional development wiki sarahzumwaltonlinebookstudy.pbworks.com for my campus Created and maintained databases, excel files, and mail merge documents relevant to educational productivity Performed basic trouble shooting, hardware/software configurations, curriculum integration, hardware/software Inventories, Star Chart, TAC Tickets, & etc ADMINISTRATIVE & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Technology – Campus Instructional Leadership Team Member (CILT) Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 2008 – 2011 Developed professional presentation for staff/district to show current trends of our school Provided technology needs assessment at the campus level (STAR Chart) 2 9 2 9 K i n gs R d . # 4 1 0 8 , D a l l a s , TX 7 5 2 1 9 – S h e n d o l yn @ h o t ma i l . c o m ( H ) 2 1 4 5 2 6 3 8 2 4 ( C ) 8 3 2 . 5 4 5 . 7 8 5 5 SSH HEEN ND DO OLLYYN NA AN ND DEER RSSO ON N Page |4 Worked with campus administrators and content/program directors and Area office throughout the year Assist in the development of the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) and campus planning Facilitated two-way communication between the campus and central offices Received training during the summer and meet throughout the year in districtwide sessions and Area sessions to receive new and/or updated information which I disseminate to the campus TELPAS Test Coordinator, 2010 – Current Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 2008 – 2011 Prepared materials, staff, and students for District and State level assessments Installed the proctor caching software and the TestNav test delivery engine on computers Purged old data prior to testing Setup and assigned test in accordance with the policies set by the state Served as TELPAS Reading proctor grades 6-8 Fine Arts Department Chair, Sarah Zumwalt Middle School, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 2006 – 2011 Developed a department based professional literacy library to help teachers better their pedagogical skills Advocated an electives collaborative teaching plan that promoted positive teacher communication regarding performances, methodologies, classroom management, and student achievement Planned and presented elective/fine arts in-services designed to improve classroom instruction, time management, and core curriculum integration strategies 2 9 2 9 K i n gs R d . # 4 1 0 8 , D a l l a s , TX 7 5 2 1 9 – S h e n d o l yn @ h o t ma i l . c o m ( H ) 2 1 4 5 2 6 3 8 2 4 ( C ) 8 3 2 . 5 4 5 . 7 8 5 5 SSH HEEN ND DO OLLYYN NA AN ND DEER RSSO ON N Page |5 Performed informal observations and monitored the progress of new and inexperienced teachers SST Committee Member, 2008 – current Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 2008 – 2011 Assist in uncover the underlying reasons the student is experiencing academic difficulties create and implement interventions Serve as a multi-disciplinary team to develop strategies that will enable students to reach their potential Participate in the development of the student improvement plan Provide direct delivery of or referral for services including but not limited to counseling, home visitation, youth and family centers Assist members of the school community to develop an understanding of human diversity Serve as a student advocacy group Refer students for evaluation for a disability (IDEA) and/or Section 504 Determine if a student is Dyslexic Dispatcher Coach America Dallas, TX, Seasonal 2007 Hurricane relief: Answer phones, file papers, make housing flight arrangements for bus drivers TEACHING EXPERIENCES Technology/CATE/ AVID Teacher Sarah Zumwalt Middle School – Dallas ISD Principals of Business Information Systems 2010 – present Principals of Information Technology 2010 – present Computer Applications 2001 – present Touch Systems 2010 – present AVID 2006 – present 2 9 2 9 K i n gs R d . # 4 1 0 8 , D a l l a s , TX 7 5 2 1 9 – S h e n d o l yn @ h o t ma i l . c o m ( H ) 2 1 4 5 2 6 3 8 2 4 ( C ) 8 3 2 . 5 4 5 . 7 8 5 5 SSH HEEN ND DO OLLYYN NA AN ND DEER RSSO ON N Page |6 Provide professional develop to staff in order to improve teaching and learning by integrating the effective use of technology in the classroom Prepare project based lessons that are aligned with the TEKs in order to successfully equip students with technical skills for promotion to next level Evaluated and maintained accurate records to track student performance Maintained positive relationships with students and parents while holding students to a high standard of acceptable class work Provided parents and community with pertinent information of students progress and performances Developed differentiated lesson plans using the Districts CPG’s to deliver high quality instruction to my students Modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP) Monitor computer labs and maintained the upkeep of computers in building ADDITIONAL TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Model Schools Conference, Nashville, TN, June 2011 New Horizons – Web Design with XHTML, HTML, and CSS New Horizons – Dreamweaver 2010 2010 New Horizons – Flash 2010 National Educational Computing Conference, ISTE, Washington, DC, June 2009 Texas Computer Education Association Conference, TCEA, Austin, TX 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011 Model School Conference, Orlando, FL 2008 AVID Summer Institute, Dallas, TX, 2006, 2007, 2008 PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), 2004 – present International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2009 – present 2 9 2 9 K i n gs R d . # 4 1 0 8 , D a l l a s , TX 7 5 2 1 9 – S h e n d o l yn @ h o t ma i l . c o m ( H ) 2 1 4 5 2 6 3 8 2 4 ( C ) 8 3 2 . 5 4 5 . 7 8 5 5 SSH HEEN ND DO OLLYYN NA AN ND DEER RSSO ON N Page |7 RESOURCES http://the21stcenturyeducator-sa.wikispaces.com/ E-portfolio from Educational Technology Leadership Program – Lamar University http://the21stcenturyeducator.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html Technology Plan created in Masters Educational Technology Leadership program http://sarahzumwaltonlinebookstudy.pbworks.com Campus Professional Development Wiki 2 9 2 9 K i n gs R d . # 4 1 0 8 , D a l l a s , TX 7 5 2 1 9 – S h e n d o l yn @ h o t ma i l . c o m ( H ) 2 1 4 5 2 6 3 8 2 4 ( C ) 8 3 2 . 5 4 5 . 7 8 5 5