Mary Ann Falk

EXPERIENCE

VANTAGE CAREER CENTER, VAN WERT, OH

Technology Integration Specialist Aug. 2017 to present

Technology Integration Specialist and Curriculum Coordinator Aug. 2014 to July 2017

• Consulted with district departments to develop and maintain systems of data collection, sharing, and analysis (examples included Special Education IEP sharing and progress reporting system; FFA fundraiser spreadsheet for ordering and cost analysis; online emergency medical form completion with printable versions created and shared to departments; and collection of and document creation for student career rating forms)

• Evaluated, selected, and maintained online benchmark reading and math assessment systems (HMH Reading/Math Inventory and STAR Reading/Math)

• Led reorganization of district website by analyzing visitor traffic patterns, recommending layout, moving and editing content, designing interior pages, setting and monitoring goals, leading committee meetings, communicating with provider company, integrating Google Workspace tools, training content editors, and troubleshooting.

• Recommend and supported a streamlined district social media plan to include multiple content editors and platforms

• Developed and manage the yearly Mock Interview in collaboration with Supervisors and Instructors to provide every senior with a “real” interview experience and critical feedback

• Skilled in Google Workspace Administration, integration of all apps (gmail, calendar, drive, etc), and cloud collaboration

• Organized the Technology Summit of Northwest Ohio for three years in collaboration with Van Wert and Paulding County curriculum specialists by locating presenters, creating schedule, registering attendees, and coordinating building set-up. This event involved over 150 educators each year with 28 districts participating in 2017.

• Curated resources for instructors as related to Ohio’s Learning Standards, test blueprints, and released test items.

• Assisted with state assessments as requested

• Supported co-teaching pairs by promoting training options, curating resources, and observing co-teaching pairs to recommend instructional supports or changes.

• Promoted and coordinated various out of district professional development opportunities for staff (OETC, Google Ohio, M. Searle RTI training, OTES evaluator training)

• Encouraged use of local facility to bring SSTR1 professional development to local area by coordinating training events (L. Dieker kick-off, co-teaching teams training, and M. Searle kick-off and grade level training)

• Provided consultation and just-in-time training to meet daily needs of staff in areas of technology integration and curriculum supports

• Skilled in designing, aligning, and delivering curriculum and assessments to meet state and local standards

• Strong advocate for career ready options including industry credentialing and college

• Advised staff and administration in all areas of technology in the classroom, curriculum resources, and changes in state regulations

Technology Assistance and Training 2012 - present

• Offer as needed services to area Nonprofits and small businesses

• Helped three area non-profits launch Google Workspace for Nonprofits

• Consult and train area businesses on the use of Google Workspace

• Assist with website and social media creation and management

Lead Teacher June 2011- May 2014 and June 2015 to present

• Developed the Resident Educator/Mentor system at Vantage by recruiting mentors, scheduling training, keeping current with state requirements and reporting, and supporting new teachers and mentors.

• Resident Educator Program Coordinator

• Led new staff orientation while helping them navigate building processes, norms, and culture

• Collaboratively planned training for area REs and mentors in 2017--Preparing for RESA: Seeing the Big Picture in Year 2 and building a curation of Focused Mentoring materials

• Participated in interviews to hire district administrators (Director, Student Services Supervisor, Supt.) and English staff

English Instructor Aug. 2002 to June 2014

• Led department collaboration, curriculum alignment and professional development opportunities

• Served as co-chair of High Schools that Work Curriculum / Teachers Working Together committee

• Facilitated English curriculum revisions to align with new standards, assessment shifts, and Senior Capstone integration into the junior year

• Planned department professional development

• Delivered instruction to students with a variety of abilities and learning styles

• Managed a paperless classroom by using GSuite and other web based tools

WAYNE TRACE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WAYNE TRACE LOCAL SCHOOLS, HAVILAND, OH

Teacher 1992 - 2002

• Developed curriculum, instructional activities, materials, and assessments for grade 7 Language Arts (writing)

• Advised Power of the Pen writing team with teams placing every year and one regionally published winner

• Mentored new teachers

Technology Consultant Aug 1998 - May 2000

• Part of grant writing team that received two Raising the Bar grants through SchoolNet for grades 5-8

• Managed ordering of hardware and software for the project

• Assisted teachers and student with the integration of the technology

• Communicated with SchoolNet, attended required meetings, and established systems of support

VAN WERT CITY SCHOOLS, VAN WERT, OH

Substitute Teacher 1988-1992

• Led the flag corps for marching band