Kevin Mace’s ePortfolio

Resume

mace@guidepath.com
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Certified Educational Technologist
Over 10 years experience in instructional design
Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
Organized, highly motivated, theory based, data driven, and detail-oriented problem solver
Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and other personnel

M.A., Educational Technology, San Diego State University

B.A., Elementary Education Multi-Subjecys K-8, West Virginia University - Parkersburg

5th and 6th Grade Teacher, Greenmont Elementary School, Vienna, WV

Incorporated the following technologies into instruction: wikis, blogs, websites, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, audio & video, digital cameras, digital video recorders, interactive whiteboard, Google Docs, Google Pages, PhotoBucket, Odyssey, WebQuests, telecollaborative lessons
Communicated effectively with parents through class website, email, and newsletters
Integrated 21st Century Learning Strategies including problem-based and project-based approaches in math, reading, and social studies, kit-based science.
Organized and coached students in Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Track and Field

6th Grade Math Teacher, Christiansburg Middle School, Christiansburg, Virginia

repared for and conducted lessons based on chosen instructional strategies and techniques in order to help students master stated objectives
Expanded decision-making and management skills through planning instruction, student evaluation, and daily interaction with students and teachers
Communicated successfully with students, peers, parents, and other professional personnel
Developed individualized instruction for Standards of Learning remediation with 89 percent success rate
Incorporated technology in the classroom through the utilization of LED, Averkey, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.

8th Grade Summer School Teacher, Blacksburg Middle School, Blacksburg, Virginia

Created a positive learning environment via team building and cooperative learning activities
Remediated at risk students in basic math skills and problem solving strategies
Gained experience with conflict resolution, redirecting off task behaviors, and building student confidence levels

Kindergarten Teacher, Belview Elementary, Radford, Virginia

Introduced students to computer technology through software programs such as Breakthrough to Literacy and Accelerated Reader
Maximized time on task and created positive interdependence by grouping children cooperatively
Designed activities to encourage simultaneous interaction and overt participation by students
Determined each student’s instructional reading level and developed individualized plans accordingly
Interacted effectively with parents via conferences, phone calls, and parental communication notebook

Assistant Football Coach, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Served as Head Junior Varsity Coach and Varsity Position Coach
Helped guide Varsity Team in winning the 1999 West Virginia AAA State Championship
Developed organizational and management skills by coordinating practices, conditioning, and game plans
Cultivated interpersonal skills via interaction with parents, coaches, players, and media representatives

Fair Isaac Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Designed online self-paced training course using Articulate, PowerPoint, audio editing software, and Photoshop
Developed learning objectives based on instructional goals
Created learning activities rooted in current research and learning theories
Met deadlines and worked effectively with a team

WV Office of Assessment and Accountability, Charleston, West Virginia

ACUITY Test Question Evaluator
Served as member of benchmark assessment staff
Evaluated and verified alignment of CTB/McGraw Hill question items for alignment to WV CSOs and DOK levels.

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