Professional Learning Facilitation
Below is a list of sessions that I have facilitated. Many have detailed flyers and presentation materials available through my Professional Learning Coordinator, Mentoring, or Technology Integration Coordinator pages.

Administrator Professional Learning - 2015, 2017-2018
5K for K-5

• Elementary Principals read and reflect on articles related to standards-based practices

Teaching & Learning Tuesdays

• Classroom Environment

Supporting New Teachers Through High Quality Mentoring and Induction Programs

On-line Learning Initiatives - 2017
TED Talks to Get You Thinking

• Monthly series of themed videos with reflection questions

The Differentiated Classroom Book Chat

• Moderate weekly Twitter chat #d131diffclass

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

• Facilitate and participate in Micro-Credential program through BloomBoard platform

New Teacher Mentoring - 2015-2019
New Educator Tips

• Bi-monthly brochure of educator tips based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching

New Educator Support Series 2017

• Learning Environment
• Classroom Management
• Student Engagement

Making the Time & Making it Worthwhile - INTC Annual Conference 2017

Mentor Training - 2015-2019
Designed and facilitated professional learning for new and returning mentors aligned with IIPS

• Foundational Training
• Monthly Mentor PLC
• Quarterly Mentor Skills Workshops

New Educator Orientation - 2015​-2018
Designed and executed orientation activities in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, and Leadership Development Departments

• Created 3-day agenda and accompanying PowerPoint presentations
• Organized New Educator Support Team activity leadership assignments
• Collected survey and anecdotal feedback from various stakeholders to inform changes for 2016

​Hinsdale Central Tech Train Presenter - 2012-2014
Designed and presented quarterly prep-period training sessions on current tech trends including:

• Smart Phones in the Classroom
• Intermediate Power Point
• QR Codes in the Classroom
• Mass Texting Options

District Orientation Co-Presenter: Technology in the Classroom - 2010-2014 
Created, organized, and presented materials for fourth year district employees

• Created and presented examples of technology integration tools
• Coached participants in technology choice and classroom implementation 
• Led discussions on 21st Century Skills and Technology Ethics
• Introduced Learning Activity Types (Harris & Hofer)

Hinsdale Academy Presenter - 2012
Created, organized, and presented materials for district employees including

• Adobe Captivate overview training
• SMART Notebook training

​AP Spanish Literature and Culture Symposium - 2012
Hosted and facilitated discussion for current and future teachers of AP Spanish Literature and Culture

• Invited teachers from Chicago-area districts
• Led discussion on new curriculum framework and exam format
• Facilitated materials sharing through a shared Google drive

SharePoint Trainer - 2010
Provided face-to-face and blended training opportunities for SharePoint LMS

• Differentiated training to meet teacher needs
• Created online, interactive training modules
• Provided on-demand support through instant messaging or classroom visits

District Orientation Co-presenter: Understanding by Design - 2005-2010
Created, organized, and presented materials for third year district employees

• Attended Understanding by Design conferences (Miami, 2005; Hinsdale, 2006)
• Assisted in district induction planning meetings
• Created and presented examples of desired unit design 

​Co-presenter ICTFL Fall Conference: Smart reading strategies in the WL Classroom - 2005
Designed and presented materials about Smart Reading Strategies

• Encouraged teacher participants to assess their current practices
• Organized and shared pre-, during-, and post-reading activity examples
• Provided follow-up support to teacher participants who needed implementation guidance

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