How I Can Help You
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About Me
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Over 20 years experience in the fields of Education and Technology.
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Certified trained business teacher (taught K-College level)
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BBA in Computer and Information Systems and a Master of Adult and Continuing Education.
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Presently the IT Director at a leading independent international school, with overall responsibility for all maintenance; analyzing and mitigating threats to the organization’s network and web based systems; investigating and implementing the best enterprise solutions and ensuring compliance with international data protection regulations and standards and accreditation agencies.
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Expertise
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Expertise in the development and implementation of staff development training programs for technology use and instructional integration.
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Experience vetting and implementing software and systems for academic instruction and school operations.
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Providing training for staff in new systems and instructional software.
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Development of school-wide Curriculum and Standards for Computer Technology.
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Conference planning and presentations
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Programme planning and implementation including STEM.
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Experience in consultation including:
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College Of The Bahamas - Continuing Education & Extension Services
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Bahamas Ministry Of Education - Teacher Training in Computer Technology for primary school teachers and their use of technology in classrooms
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International Baccalaureate (IB) - Development of teacher instructional resources for the MYP subject Design Technology which focuses on design thinking and incorporates the design cycle for problem solving.
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Lyford Cay Foundation - FOCUS Program - Teacher Coach - Provided training and coaching to teacher interns responsible for delivering instruction to program students.
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Techical Skills in numerous systems including:
Workflow and Collaboration Systems (Kissflow, Zapier, SmartSheet, Lucid Chart, Share Point) • AS/400 • MySQL •Windows Operating Systems • MacOS • E2Gen/Aqua Intercept/SMART (Bank Reconciliation Software) • SWIFT Networking • Crystal Reports • Articulate 360 •HTML Programming • Web Page Design (Wordpress) • PHP (Introductory) • Java Script (Introductory) • Python (Introductory) • Microsoft Office Suite • Google Apps Suite and Marketplace productivity software • Curriculum Mapping Systems • Learning Management Systems (Moodle, ManageBac, Toddle) • Student Information Systems (Veracross School Solutions, PowerSchool, WhippleHill/Blackbaud) • Apple Suite of Products (Pages, iMovie, Garage Band, Keynote) • 3D Modeling Software (Sketchup, TinkerCAD) • Gaming Development Software • GIS Software • Hardware repairs and troubleshooting
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Involvement in exciting community projects including:
Co-Writer/Producer for the Rev Cable TV Show - STEM Cadets (2021)
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Co-wrote and Produced the first season of the cable TV show called STEM Cadets designed as a collaboration between Lyford Cay International School, Rotary Club of West Nassau and Rev TV to provide support to students in STEM-related courses during school closure as a result of COVID-19.
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Conference/Workshop Presenter (links to a few presentations below)
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Rotary Club of Old Fort Bay COVID-19 Speaker Series
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Managing Virtual Learning In The Home (September 2020)
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Fusion’s Project Empower Edu-Tech Immersion Conference - Nassau (August 2019)
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Topic: Success and Challenges of Technology integration
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LCIS Teacher Presentation (September 2016)
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EdCamp STEM Conference – Downingtown, Pennsylvania USA (March 2015)
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Topic: From Teaching to Facilitating
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NET.1-3 Conferences – Nassau, Bahamas (2013 – 2015)
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Topic: Why You (Yes You) Should Teach Programming (2015)
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