Adam S. Tucker
Education
Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ May 2002
B.S. – Management Science and Information Systems
Teaching Certification
NJ – Standard Certificate – Business Education: Computer Applications and Business Related Information Technology
Experience
Harmony Twp. School District Phillipsburg, NJ
Technology Teacher/Coordinator September 2013-present
• Teach Computer/Technology classes to students in grades K-8, following NJ Student Learning Standards 8.1, 8.2, and 9.4.
• Create and improve curriculum materials to address learning goals at each grade level; design a logical progression of skills addressed from the primary grades through to middle school.
• Implement lessons focused on digital citizenship, productivity applications, computer science, the design process, and STEM.
• Apply creative teaching methods including differentiated instruction and the use of engaging tools such as 3D printers, robots, and Minecraft: Education Edition.
• Lead the Harmony Township School Robotics and Photography Clubs.
• Setup, manage, train, and provide support for district technology including teacher laptops, student devices, Google Workspace, and a wide variety of web-based curriculum platforms currently in use.
• Find, learn, and pilot new ways to use technology within classrooms.
Warren Hills Regional School District Washington, NJ
Technology Specialist November 2004-August 2013
• Provided setup, technical support, and training on a wide range of systems and applications including:
• Mac and Windows clients • SchoolWires (website)
• Infinite Campus (Student Info. Sys.) • Barracuda (web filtering)
• Casper Suite (Mac deployment/inventory) • SkillsTutor (remedial instruction)
• SmartBoards/Projectors/Audio Systems • Assistive Technology
• Deployed and maintained desktop and laptop computers at the middle and high schools, including thirty-five laptop carts and eight labs.
• Managed Apple iPads and coordinated the deployment of apps.
• Facilitated in-service training workshops for teachers.
• Managed and created content for the district website.
• Worked with teachers to develop lessons that include technology; coordinated data collection for the eighth-grade technology assessment.
• Attended cluster- and county-wide meetings with technology coordinators from around Warren County.
Highland Park School District Highland Park, NJ
Student Information/Database Specialist September 2002 – June 2004
• Implemented PowerSchool Student Information System for school district of over 1500 students and 200 faculty and staff.
• Provided technical support and training to administrative and teaching staff on a variety of systems.
• Coordinated the quarterly process of report cards and progress reports; ensuring accuracy, printing, and mailing on time.