Teaching/Training/Lecturing: Taught computer literacy to 4th - 8th grade, delivered technology workshops to K-8 teachers, lectured at UC Berkeley, designed teaching manuals and web sites, taught biology and environmental conservation in Africa.
Instructional Design: Designed/produced flash-based instructional modules for corporate clientele. Designed/authored a number of instructional products, including training manuals, brochures, non-profit web sites and teacher's guides.
Project Management: Managed multi-country development teams in a fast-paced client oriented environment. Adept at taking projects from concept/design to inception/launch.
Printable version of this Resumé: Technology Educator
Printable version of this Resumé: Instructional Design - Web Authoring




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Computer Teacher / Technology Coordinator (2007-10: Hillcrest School)
Taught computer literacy to 4th - 8th grade. Designed school curriculum including multimedia, graphics, web design, podcasting, basic software skills (e.g. MS Office), keyboarding, and Internet etiquette/safety. In addition, co-authored technology plan, maintained and upgraded PC computer lab, and served as technology resource for teaching staff.
Teacher Technology Workshops (2007: Glenview Elementary School)
Designed and delivered technology training workshops for elementary school teachers on subjects ranging from class website design to digital storytelling and Web 2.0.
Training Manual (2003: Conservatory of Flowers)
Organized, designed and wrote a docent training manual for the opening of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, S.F.
Habitat’s Alive! Teacher’s Guide (2002: U.C.Berkeley Botanical Gardens)
Redesigned a teacher’s guide for an instructional unit on Biodiversity used by 6th - 8th grade students across the country.
Class Web Site (2002: SFSU: UCB History of Art)
Designed a course web site for a Professor of Art History (Univ. of CA, Berkeley) which makes use of web technologies to challenge students to look beyond the visual features of a work of art to see it within its historic & cultural context.
Graduate Seminar, Computers & Design (1996: Univ. of CA, Berkeley, Department of Landscape Architecture)
Taught the following subjects to incoming Landscape Architecture grad students; designed and wrote 60 page class reader and web-based reference guide.
Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD, MicroStation
Graphic Design Essentials - Photoshop, Scanning, Digitizing
Operating Systems Orientation - PC, Mac, Unix
Conservation Educator (1992: Peace Corps & World Wildlife Fund, Central African Republic)
Developed and taught interactive game-learning modules for extra-curricular nature clubs; conducted community outreach and guided nature tours of the rainforest, Dzanga Sangha Reserve.
Biology Teacher, 6th - 8th Grade (1989-91: Peace Corps, Central African Republic)
Taught Biology in a remote village in Africa. Created interesting, culturally relevant lessons (incorporating local ecological, health and agricultural issues) with limited resources in a foreign educational system, culture and language, that impacted the lives of my students.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Instructional Multimedia Modules (2008, 2011: I.O.U.E. Local 39 Training Center)
Wrote and edited 90 page online interactive training modules on electrical safety and LEED compliance.
Instructional Multimedia Modules (2003-06: ASK Learning)
Instructional Designer/Project Manager for Flash/HTML-based instructional modules for large corporate clientele (e.g. Cisco).
Created a highly successful series of modules: designed look and feel, oversaw design of skin/intro movies, wrote/edited content from multiple instructional designers, managed production.
Managed multi-country development teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Modules included: technical procedures, how-to guides for web-based information management software, guides on successful business practices, and overviews of complex business concepts.
Training Manual (2003: Conservatory of Flowers)
Organized, designed and wrote a docent training manual for the opening of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, S.F.
Evolution Simulation (2003: SFSU Field Study)
Created a web-based game (in Flash) for 6th - 8th grade designed to further students’ understanding of the theory of evolution by simulating a population of wildflowers. Students manipulate the environment and watch the population evolve.
Web Site Design (2003: GSH Institute)
Created a 30-page site for an international non-profit holistic healing institute. Synthesized the work of three subject-matter experts to create a site with clear site organization and strong graphics designed for disparate audiences.
Web Site Design (2003: SFSU: Women’s Choice Clinic)
Created a site for a local, non-profit women's reproductive health clinic which provides clear, concise and interactive information for women dealing with emotionally charged issues. (team class project)
Instructional Videos (2001-02: SFSU)
Storyboarded, filmed and edited two instructional videos: Creek Restoration (3 min); Labyrinth Facilitation (10 min).
Technical Manual / Drafting Standards (1997-01: Pattillo & Garrett Assoc.)
Devised centralized CAD drafting standards for Landscape Architecture firm. Created 100+ pp. of technical documentation on CAD standards, office software and procedures.
UCGIS Brochure (1996: AEGIS)
Designed, edited and printed a full color, 12-page brochure used by a national Geographic Information Systems (GIS) research organization to lobby Congress.
GAME DESIGN
Evolution Simulation (2003: SFSU Field Study)
Created a web-based game (in Flash) for 6th - 8th grade designed to further students’ understanding of the theory of evolution by simulating a population of wildflowers. Students manipulate the environment and watch the population evolve.
Keep the Plant Alive! (2002: SFSU / UC Botanic Gardens Education Dept.)
Created an interactive game in Flash that teaches children about what plants need to live. The learning module includes information about plant growth requirements, a game in which students attempt to keep a plant alive, instructions for teachers on how to integrate the module into their classes, and a self-evaluation for the students.


SOFTWARE
Web Design: DreamWeaver, Flash, HTML
Graphic Design: Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, FreeHand, InDesign
Video: iMovie, Premiere, MovieMaker
CAD: AutoCAD, MicroStation
Misc: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web 2.0




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  2008, 2011 Instructional Designer
    I.O.U.E. Local 39 Training Center, CA
   
  2007 - 2010 Computer Teacher / Technology Coordinator
    Hillcrest School, Oakland, CA
    Hillcrest Computer Class
   
  2007 Teacher Technology Trainer
    Glenview Elementary School, Oakland, CA
   
  2003 - 2006 Instructional Designer / Project Manager
    ASK Learning, San Francisco, CA
   
  2001 - 2003 Contractor (Instructional Design, Web Authoring)
     
  1997 - 2001 CAD Systems Architect / Landscape Designer / Trainer
Pattillo & Garrett Associates, Oakland, CA
  1996 Technology Lecturer
University of California, Berkeley, Landscape Architecture Deptartment
  1995 - 1996 Graphic Designer
Applied Environmental Geographic Information Systems (AEGIS), University of California, Berkeley, CA
  1989 - 1992 Biology Teacher and Conservation Educator
Peace Corps and World Wildlife Fund, Central African Republic




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San Francisco State University
Dept. of Instructional Technology (ITEC)
MA: Aug. 2003, GPA 4.0
University of California at Berkeley
Master of Landscape Architecture, May 1995, GPA 3.8
Awards: University Fellowship, 1994
University Scholarships, 1992 - 1993
Master's Thesis
University of King's College, Halifax, N.S., Canada
B.A. in Biology, Philosophy, and Classics, 1988
Awards: Graduated: First Class Honors
Sarah Lawson Scholarship in Botany, 1987
King's Scholarships, 1984 - 1988
President, King's Photographic Society
Founder and President, King's Madrigal Choir