Elisa Lovejoy
Mountain City
Summary
Successful computer science teacher with 21 years of experience in teaching students how to use technology and apply knowledge to real life. Accomplished in instructing students on various hardware and software, to provide a well-rounded technology education program. Expert at implementing fun technology lessons to keep students attentive and interested in learning. Taught a wide range of courses, from AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, Honors Digital Media, Honors Multimedia and Webpage Design, to Computer Engineering 1 and 2.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Watauga County Schools
Boone
08.2021 - Current
- Researched new technologies that could be incorporated into teaching practices or adopted by the school district.
- Provided technical assistance to faculty regarding the use of course management systems, web conferencing, multimedia authoring software and other educational applications.
- Created instructional materials such as video tutorials, handouts and presentations to support faculty with technology-enhanced instruction.
- Conducted training sessions for faculty on how to use instructional technology tools effectively.
- Served as a liaison between teachers and IT personnel when problems arose concerning hardware or software issues.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks related to instructional technology equipment or software programs when needed.
- Managed and updated school's website regularly.
Business Information/Computer Technology Teacher
Catawba County Schools
Hickory
09.2004 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Created tests and assignments to assess student knowledge of presented coursework and lecture materials.
- Implemented innovative strategies designed to increase student motivation and engagement.
- Delivered lectures, labs, seminars, tutorials, demonstrations, field trips and other teaching methods.
- Maintained records of student progress, attendance and grades.
- Expanded student learning by incorporating extra-curricular computer science activities.
- Facilitated computer lab sessions, supervising such tasks as penetration testing, coding and script creation.
- Incorporated multimedia elements into lessons such as video clips or interactive games.
- Advised students on career development opportunities related to computer technology fields.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate individual student performance in relation to course objectives.
- Cultivated classroom environment centered on encouraging student engagement and performance with computer science work.
- Monitored student progress through frequent assessments of various computer tasks.
- Instructed students on coding fundamentals and web design principles utilizing HTML and CSS languages.
- Conducted student assessments to measure progress and growth.
- Created online resources to supplement classroom instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology/Computers
Appalachian State University
Boone05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Hickory, NC05-2000
Skills
- Learning management systems, such as Blackboard and Canvas
- Multimedia authoring using various tools
- Technical troubleshooting for both hardware and software,
- Instructional design
- Web conferencing tools, such as Google Meet
- Faculty training based on needs assessment
- Website management
- Collaboration skills with other ITFs
- Student engagement for student success
- Flipped classroom
Certification
- National Board Certified Teacher in Career and Technical Education-Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood-Information Systems and Technology, Communications, and the Arts
- CodeHS Certified Educator
- AP Reader for AP Computer Science Principles [approximately 5 years now]
- NC licensed educator in Business and Information Technology Education (6-12), Instructional Technology Specialist in Computers, Computer Education Endorsement
Timeline
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Watauga County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Business Information/Computer Technology Teacher
Catawba County Schools
09.2004 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology/Computers
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems
Lenoir-Rhyne College
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