ELIZABETH OLIVER MARSH 1226 Olive Street, Unit 806 • St. Louis, Missouri 63103 • 401- 924 - 4326 elizabethmarsh@me.com • @marshedtech • +elizabethmarsh
Profile Seasoned educator with a passion for history, modern learning, travel, and all things digital. Collaborative and creative in delivering results-oriented professional development, I continually seek forward-looking practices to transform learning into powerful experiences for learners of all ages. Active participant in social media networks, following current research on learning and emergent technologies and furthering my personal and professional learning. With a balanced perspective and reflective approach to modern and educational challenges, my focus is on high-quality solutions.
Education University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut Masters in Educational Technology Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia Teacher Certification Program and Licensure Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia Bachelor of Arts
July 2013 July 2003 Subject: Social Studies Grades: 6-12 June 2002 Major: History Minor: French
Certifications Virginia Department of Education Teaching License; CP-0602749
Expiration: 2014 Subject: Social Studies Grades: 6-12
Professional Experience Lindbergh Schools, St. Louis, Missouri August 2013 - Present Instructional Technology and Lindbergh Interactive Classroom (LiNC) Trainer Developed and conducted professional development (PD) and coaching sessions on infusing technology across the curriculum for diverse audiences, including administrators, certificated teachers, and support staff. • Coached and modeled digital instructional strategies for Lindbergh’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) learning environment, based on needs analyses and staff requests • Co- designed sessions to achieve learner outcomes while providing teachers time and license to create personalized digital solutions to transform student learning • Leveraged student and program data to evaluate program effectiveness, to power strategic planning and to provide meaningful, "just in time," ongoing professional development for stakeholders • Extended technology-related learning beyond trainings via Twitter, GooglePlus, and Blogger • Liaised between educators and senior leadership to ensure that district-wide technology initiatives accommodate for and respond to challenges faced by classroom teachers
The Greene School (Expeditionary Learning), Rhode Island Teacher: Grade 9 World History, Grade 10 United States History
August 2012 – July 2013
• Co-authored case studies, interdisciplinary investigations and projects to connect students to real-world audiences and meaningful fieldwork, including trips to historical recreation villages and local farms. • Energized student motivation and engagement through active roles in the classroom, from debates to developing innovations to address global challenges, with a focus on high-quality craftsmanship.
American International School of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
July 2007 – April 2012
Educational Technology Remote Consultant, January – April 2012 • Advised on continuing IT Professional Development and school-wide technology initiatives.
Informational Technology Strategy Implementation Leader, January – December 2012 Developed a school-wide ICT vision and wrote a business and investment plan to secure the confidence and funding of the Board of Directors in support of the following initiatives: • Executed the strategic goal of upgrading our Student Information System to PowerSchool in August 2011 • Served as Project Manager for the 1:1 Laptop Pilot Program, 2011-2012 • Streamlined internal communications by creating and maintaining a faculty website
Educational Technology and Professional Development Leader, August 2010 – December 2011 • Collaborated with faculty, students, section leaders, and IT colleagues to support high-quality curriculum, instruction, and technology integration through daily drop-in hours, PD sessions, and co-teaching lessons.
Teacher: Social Studies 6-7, English 6, Media and Publications, July 2007 – December 2011 • Designed sound, dynamic curricula for the following courses: Social Studies 6 and 7, English 6, Media and Publications, and Yearbook. • Addressed the diverse needs of learners, including English Language Learners, through varied and engaging techniques, including use of technology, simulations, and field trips.
Wahiawa Middle School, Wahiawa, Hawai’i September 2005 – February 2007 Social Studies Teacher: Pacific/Hawaiian History, Grade 7, Special Education, Grades 6-8 • Planned long-range units and daily lessons based on Hawai’i Content and Performance Standards III. Utilized assessment data to improve instruction and differentiate learning. • As a Special Educator, created Individual Education Plans, in accordance with IDEA, ADA, and federal standards.
Grafton High School, Yorktown, Virginia Social Studies Teacher, World History I and II, Grades 9-10
September 2004 – June 2005
• Developed challenging and engaging lessons and units addressing Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) to build skill mastery and content knowledge. SOL Scores: World History I: 96%. World History II: 97%.
Activities and Skills • The Greene School: Faculty Advisor for Student-led Technology Help Desk • American International School of Rotterdam (AISR): Strategic Planning Committee, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Team, Governance Committee, Philosophy and Objectives Team, Department Chair for ECIS Accreditation, MS Student Council Sponsor, Soccer Coach, Film Festival • Wahiawa: Co-chair- Positive Behavioral Support Team, Leadership Team, Ambassador for Kids Voting • Grafton: Faculty Advisor for the National Honor Society • Professional Development: ECIS Conference, Madrid, 2007; CEESA Conference, Istanbul, 2008; Jefferson Overseas Technology Institute (JOSTI), Fairfax, VA, 2008; JOSTI, Fairfax, VA, 2009; Lausanne Laptop Institute, Memphis, TN, 2010; NWEA’s Measures of Academic Achievement Training, Paris 2010; National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), St. Louis, MO, 2013; EdCamp, St. Louis, MO, 2013; Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC), St. Charles, MO, 2014 • Computer Software and Web-Based Programs: Microsoft Office, Apple iLife; PowerSchool, Engrade, Jostens Yearbook, Studywiz, Turnitin, GoogleApps for Education; Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator; Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, and Google+