PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
4 YEARS
WEB AUTHORING SOFTWARE
5 YEARS
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
10+ YEARS
DATABASE SOFTWARE
6 YEARS
SCREENCAST SOFTWARE
4 YEARS
WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
10+ YEARS
MOBILE SOFTWARE
6 YEARS
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC
SPEAKING
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
E-LEARNING
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COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
PRESENTER
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COMMUNICATION
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CURRICULUM
DESIGN
RESEARCH
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About me
Hello, I'm Dan.
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I am a husband, father, and educational leader from the Greater Detroit Area. I received my Master's degree in Instructional Technology from Saginaw Valley State University in 2017. My professional experiences within the field of education have been centered around instruction, leading, coaching, and providing solutions in adverse situations. My experiences in various roles within the industry of education has greatly contributed to my growth as a professional. I was selected as "Teacher of the Year" in 2017 at a school that previously ranked in the bottom 5% of schools in Michigan and now ranks above 24%. I take great pride being a person who approaches challenges with a mindset focused on solutions and success.
Over the course of my career I have consistently taken on new roles and have been focused on developing as a professional. My communication skills along with my ability to adapt and lead in a variety of professional environments are some of my strongest assets. I set out to put myself in a position to be marketable as a professional and to have a broad skill-set. My professional journey is constantly evolving and I want to be prepared to succeed no matter the situation. My goal is to maximize the impact I have on the people around me by helping them reach higher levels of success. I am confident I will achieve my goal because I continue to stay focused on the road ahead and believe in my abilities.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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2016-2017 Teacher of the Year -
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Professional Educator - 13 Years -
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Designed & Facilitated High School Readiness Program (2018)
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Facilitator of School Improvement - 6 Years
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Educational Technology Endorsement (NP)
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Sustained Leadership Team - 3 Years​
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EDUCATION
Saginaw Valley State University
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M.A. - Instructional Technology and E-Learniing
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Wayne State University
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B.S. - Secondary Education
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Experience
Professional Educator
2006-2007
& 2010-Present
2013-2017
2015-2017
2008-2016
2013-2014
2009-2010
Van Dyke Public Schools
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6th - 8th grade Physical Education, U.S. History, Extended Learning
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2016-2017 Teacher of the Year
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Developed weekly school wide attendance-based initiative (PBIS).
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Designed and facilitated High School Readiness Program for 8th grade students
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Lead or facilitated numerous school-wide presentations, workshops and events
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Involved in planning and implementation of school reform and improvement initiatives
Van Dyke Public Schools
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Utilized training designed to develop capacity as a facilitator and leader of continuous school improvement
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Developed school improvement plan
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Developed comprehensive needs assessment
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Implemented various initiatives that support the school improvement process.
School Improvement Facilitator
Sustained Leadership Team
Van Dyke Public Schools
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​Head Coach, 8th Grade Boys Basketball 2015-2016
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Head Coach, Junior Varsity Boys Basketball 2008-2014
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Assistant Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball 2008-2014
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Coach
Van Dyke Public Schools
Received techhnology-based training to:
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Develop technology related knowledge and skills
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Plan and develop in training for local teachers
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Provid ongoing support to teachers throughout the duration of the project
Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant - Coach
Van Dyke Public Schools
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Planned, implemented and evaluated systems of support for staff and student development
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Developed initiatives that supported school culture, academic achievement and attendance
Graduation Coach
Van Dyke Public Schools
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Lead member of Lincoln High School's Intervention Team
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Created new academic, extracurricular and outreach programs for at-risk students
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Developed reports and presentations regarding student achievement and attendance data
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Created partnerships with community organizations and businesses
PORTFOLIO
Instructional Design and Technology
Research - Technology, Culture and Its Impact on Adolescent Literacy
Literature review that explored technology culture and related factors that impacted reading and literacy of adolescents. Technology culture, the role of technology in education and technology's impact on achievement were the focus of the paper.
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Training and Development - Creating an Online Digital Library
The professional development workshop was created using the ADDIE instructional design model for the purpose of training educators how to create a digital library using the Weebly web authoring tool. The training presented a solution for educators needing to store and organize digital content in an effective manner. The library was presented to be used an instructional aid or as a supplemental resource for students. Click the pdfs below to view the needs assessment, plan to address the need, activities, evaluation methods, budget, flyer etc...
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Training and Development - Implementing Formative Assessments
The workshop series was created using the ADDIE instructional design model for the purpose of training educators how to implement formative assessments from an instructional perspective in a k-12 setting.
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Workshop Instructional Aide - http://learnformativeassessments.weebly.com
Learning Management System - World History and Geography Online Course
Schoology (LMS) was used to create an online course based around 7th grade Michigan Social Studies Grade Level Content Expectations. The course was designed as a supplemental program for students who were unable to meet proficiency standards during the in-class instructional unit.
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Technology in Education - Interactive Mindmap (Mindmeister)
The interactive mindmap highlighted different areas of technology used within the field of education. Software applications within the areas of presenting, informational resources, surveying, google and mobile learning were presented. Clickable links to artifacts and explanations I created using the software applications are embedded in the mindmap.
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Click to view - https://www.mindmeister.com/425453085
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Website and Instructional Tool - Disc Golf
The website was created for the purpose of providing secondary aged students an online instructional tool to learn the sport of disc golf. The website provided interactive multimedia pertaining to information about the sport, rules, etiquette, skill instruction, resources and media.
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Click to view - http://discgolfvft.weebly.com/
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testimonials
"My work with him brought about many insights into how to better implement a systems approach in an organization that had seated itself in a more traditional, individualized mentality"
— Carol Anthony, Supervisor of Leadership and School Improvement, Oakland Schools
Contact
I'm always looking for new opportunities to collaborate, network and build my professional skill set. Please feel free to contact me.
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248-895-5796
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