Curriculum+Vitae


 * LAURA J. LOPEZ**  **8619 Braun Path, San Antonio, Texas 78254**   **(H) 210-562-3394; (C) 210-392-5015; laurajlopez15@gmail.com**

**Education: **

 * Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, Graduation date: May 2011
 * Bachelor of Arts, In﻿terdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Reading, University of Texas at San Antonio, Honors Graduate, 1998
 * San Antonio College, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, 1996
 * Graduate of John Marshall High School, San Antonio, Texas, 1989

**Certifications: **

 * Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8), Lifetime
 * Elementary Reading Grades (1-8); Lifetime
 * Gifted and Talented (30 hours Staff Development)
 * Smart Notebook v10 Certified Trainer

**Professional & Academic Achievements: **

 * Southwest ISD’s Teacher of the Year, 2005
 * Kriewald Road Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, 2005
 * Trinity University’s Excellence in Education Award Nominee, 2005
 * ExCel Award Winner: Recognizing Excellence in Education, 2005
 * USAA All-American Scholar (Nominee), 1998
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">University of Texas at San Antonio: The Dean’s List, 1997
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">San Antonio College: Academic Excellence Certificate, 1996

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Professional Affiliations: **

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Texas Computer Education Association, 2006 – Present
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of Steering Committee for the 2010 TCEA Conference
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">International Society for Technology in Education, 2006-2010

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Work Experience in the field of Education: **
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2010-Present <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Position:** District Technology Integration Facilitator <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Supervisor:** Miguel Guhlin, Director <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Primary Purpose:** Provide support of initiatives as well as support campus and district level staff in the strategic use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership for grades K-12.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Department of Instructional Technology & Learning Services **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Major Responsibilities and Duties: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Facilitate professional development related to Instructional Technology Services for SAISD personnel, including teachers, teacher-librarians, district personnel, and campus administrators K-12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Serve as a liaison with Curriculum & Instruction department on joint professional development efforts, and support realization of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology K-12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Facilitate campus planning for technology and participate in strategic plan implementation for technology
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Support the SAISD vision of instructional goals for the use of technology, as well as facilitate area Campus Technology Representative (CTR) monthly meetings to share the technology plans
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Provide one-on-one, or one-to-many, instruction to end users K-12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Provide trainings and other support to Campus Web Coordinators
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Create and maintain a monthly newsletter in support of the CWC Power Up Program and Campus Web Coordinators
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Special Knowledge/Skills Demonstrated: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Familiarity with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, No Child Left Behind Title 2
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Communication skills (written and oral) to include lesson planning, memos, and technology planning
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Highly effective management style compatible with the position
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Accommodated extended hours and workweeks as needed
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Worked effectively with adult learners to model technology integration into the curriculum at the campus or district level K-12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Ability to use and support various productivity software products aligned to the Technology Applications, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in appropriate grade levels
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Curriculum development that modeled integration of appropriate technology tools in K-12 settings
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Web-enabling, or working with databases in support of curriculum-technology integration initiatives

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Position:** Campus Instructional Technologist (CIT). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Supervisor:** Lacey Gosch, Director of Instructional Technology <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Major Responsibilities and Duties: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Francis R. Scobee Middle School, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2006-2010 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Assisting campus personnel in developing technology applications skills associated with job roles and the Technology Proficiency Program Grades 6-8
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Providing instructional planning assistance to teachers in the area of technology integration
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Developing training courses and training materials to support technology use and instructional integration of technology into the content curricula
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Providing instructional support to teachers and students through model teaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and content development to effectively utilize district resources and technology in the classroom
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Maintenance of campus technology inventory
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Assisting staff members with the locating and development of instructional materials to support student learning
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Facilitating the development of the Campus Technology Plan aligned to the District Strategic Plan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Additional Committee Participation at Scobee Middle School: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of the Campus Instructional Team; 2007-2010
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of the Campus Leadership Team; 2006-2010
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of the Site-Based Decision Making Team; 2006-2010
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Committee Chair of Campus Technology Committee; 2006-2010

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Principal:** Patty Escobedo <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Position**: 5th grade teacher <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Major Responsibilities and Duties: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Kriewald Road Elementary, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 1998-2006 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">General Education requirements
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Additional Committee Participation at Kriewald Elementary: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Science Curriculum Facilitator; 2001-2006
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Grade level facilitator; 2003-2006
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of Campus Improvement Team; 2001-2006
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of Our Lady of the Lake University Mentorship Program; 2001-2004
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Coordinator for our campus Science Fair; 2000-2004
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Coordinator for District Science Fair
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Science Curriculum Facilitator: Assisted in the development of our District Science Scope and Sequence 2005

**Online Programs, Software, and Equipment Knowledge and Skills:**

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Adobe Presenter || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">LCD Projectors (various) ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Atomic Learning || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">MacBookPro (Mac OS X Version 10.6.6) ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Audacity || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mac Applications: iMovie, Photobooth, iPhoto, ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Blogmeister || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">iTunes, iWorks 09: Keynote, Numbers, Pages ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">BrainPop || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Microsoft Outlook (desktop and web versions) ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Encyclopedia Britannica Online || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Moodle (Course Management System) ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Cisco IP Phones || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">PB Works Wiki ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Content Management Systems: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">PDF Creator ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">First Class Client, Joomla, & Drupal || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">PhotoStory3 ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Digital Cameras (Various Models) || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Raptor Identification ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">EBSCO || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Safari Montage ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Eduphoria: PDAS, AWARE, Forethought || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Skype ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Easy Tech- K-8 technology literacy || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Student Response Systems: Quizdom, eInstruction ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">curriculum (replaced Connected Tech) || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">STaR Chart ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Facts On File || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Study Island ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Gradespeed || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">United Streaming/KLRN ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Inspiration & Kidspiration || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Wikispaces ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Instant Screenshot & Screencast || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Programs: Jing & MW Snap || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Windows Applications: Microsoft Office 2007- ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Interactive White Boards: Smartboard, || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Picture ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Polyvision & Promethean || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Manager ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Internet Search Engines: Internet || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Video Converters (WinFF, Format Factory) ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Various printers/copiers/fax machines ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">iTCCS– Reg20 (Student & PIEMS) || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">VoiceThread ||

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Activities and Special Interests: **

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night Walk” (2003 & 2004)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">March of Dimes – “Funding Breakthroughs for Babies” Walk America (1998)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">President Elect for the IDS Student Association (1996)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of Office Education Association (OEA) for two years
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Member of Business Professionals of America (BPA) for one year
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Part-time Supervisor for Salvation Army Angel Tree (1992)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Interests: reading, arts & crafts, athletic activities with my sons, baking, jet skiing, and camping