Teaches these Subjects and Topics
Education (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
iWork (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)
Language of Instruction:
English
Computers (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Educational Technology (Bachelor of Science: Education)
Language of Instruction:
English
Mac OS (Computer: Operating Systems)
Language of Instruction:
English
Multimedia and Design (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)
Language of Instruction:
English
Web Design (Computer: Web Development)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Education Technology Professor
University of San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
Digital Storytelling, Teaching Learning, Technology
Teach a 3 unit course in Digital Storytelling & Communication Media for the Digital Media & Learning Master’s program to 16 students
Designed a Digital Storytelling & Communication Media syllabus
Facilitate multimedia lesson plans, lead group discussions and organize individual and group multimedia student projects including audio, graphic and video design
Teach a 2 unit course in Teaching Learning and Technology for the Teacher Education Department’s Master’s in Teaching with a Teaching Credential program to 15 students
Updated a Teaching Learning & Technology syllabus
Facilitate multimedia lesson plans that lead students through the process of creating a portfolio that exceeds the requirements of California Technology Standards for Teachers
Volunteered to speak on a panel of 6 students and alumni at the School of Education’s graduate program information meeting to an audience of 20 candidates
Student Teacher, Teacher’s Assistant, Digital Media & Learning Department
Univeristy of San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2009
iMovie, Garageband and web design
Taught two introductions to iMovie (Spring 2008 and spring 2009) in the DML Practicum I & II class in the DML Program to 15 master’s students and 16 St. Ignatius Middle School students
Presented an interactive introduction to Garageband (Spring 2008) in the DML Practicum I & II class to 15 students and 16 St. Ignatius students
Taught St. Ignatius students one-on-one how to build website portfolios that contained the multimedia projects I helped them to construct in the instructional portion of the DML Practicum I & II class
Facilitated a hands-on Mac OS X workshop (Summer 2008) for USF faculty and staff for the Digital Media and Learning Master’s Program to 21 participants
Created an interactive website for, and taught, a critical thinking workshop (Fall 2008) at St. Dunstan Catholic School to 20 8th grade students
Mac Specialist, Lead Mac Specialist, Creative (Teacher)
Apple Store San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 2005 - Nov 2008
Mac OS, iLife, iWork, Logic Pro, Final Cut Studio
Provided 1 hour personal training sessions on software and hardware to an average of 30 customers per week in a fast paced retail environment
Organized remote personal training sessions using Skype video to teach 1 customer in Paris
Delivered presentations in the theater on Mac OS X, iLife, iWork, Logic, and Final Cut to an audience of 5-30 customers
Coordinated Apple Camp and Apple Youth Workshops teaching groups of 10-20 children and their parents how to create audio, photo and video projects with Apple’s iLife multimedia suite
Facilitated Staying Ahead Training (STAT: lectures and hands-on training) sessions for 15-20 Apple employees in Garageband and Logic Pro
Mac Specialist, Business Specialist, Keyholder (Assistant Manager)
Apple Store Santa Rosa, California, United States
Nov 2004 - Jul 2005
Mac OS, iLife, iWork, and more.
Earned number one in sales for the store and number 18 in sales for the Western United States Region
Taught personal training sessions to and average of 10 new computer users per week
Managed and mentored a team of Mac Specialists
Consistently won sales awards and recognitions and averaged $350,000-$400,000 in sales per quarter
Professional Experience
Consultant, Trainer, IT
Onesundown Productions, California, United States
Nov 2008 - Sep 2009Operated a company in personal computer training, multimedia design, technical support, and technology solutions consulting
Performed as a technology advisor for a select group of clients and startup companies
Coordinated house calls, provided phone and remote desktop support, set up computer systems and entertainment centers, and delivered computer lessons on a wide range of topics and difficulty levels
Academics and Credentials: Education
MA in Education: Digital Media & Learning
University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2009
BA in Music
Sonoma State University, California, United States
Aug 2003 - May 2005
Certifications or Credentials
Master's Degree in Digital Media & Learning
California, United States
Year of Passing:
2009