Jamie McCarthy This powerpoint will provide personal and professional information about my qualifications in regard to the TRT job position opening for Northside Middle School in Roanoke County, Virginia

Position Available Technology resource teacher for Northside Middle School- Roanoke County, Virginia Summary of Job Description: The TRT’s function is three-fold: to assist in the integration of technology into instruction at the building level; to function as a technical advisor in the technology committee; and to ensure that, along with other building teams, technology resource needs are aligned with standards-based instruction, communicated and evaluated. This includes developing an awareness of hardware and software standards, training certificated staff in the use of hardware and server access and troubleshooting technical problems related to approved academic programs. TRT’s do not train staff in the use of any district non-approved or supplemental programs. Whereas the TRT is directly supervised by the building principal, they will work collaboratively with the learning and teaching department, building teams, and the operational technology director.

Personal Vision Statement I believe all students can learn given an environment that fosters creative risk-taking with positive teacher reinforcement. Each student is a unique individual who brings special attributes into the classroom. The technological demands of the classroom are dynamic, and educators must stay up-to-date on new strategies to meet students’ academic and social needs.

Professional Experience 15 years of experience teaching 7 th grade English, history, science, and math Fauquier County, Virginia Roanoke City, Virginia Roanoke County, Virginia 2001-present English Department Chair 2008-present Masters Degree Curriculum and Instruction Radford University 2009

Professional Experience, Continued Provided leadership for technology planning at the building level by being an active member of the building technology committee at Northside Middle School Provided direction in identifying, troubleshooting, and securing resources for the maintenance and repair of hardware and software at Northside Middle School Assisted in the evaluation of software and hardware considered for purchase for Northside Middle School

Professional Experience, Continued Participation in ongoing professional development related to technology Provided leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of appropriate grade level technology curriculum and integrating technology applications in the regular curriculum development process

My Qualifications for Technology Resource Teacher Extensive knowledge of technology policy, standards, strategies, application, and tools attained through: -workshops -graduate courses -one-on-one tutorials -texts and manuals -software

Qualifications, Continued Valid Virginia State Certification with appropriate endorsement Skills in computers and technology hardware and software applications Demonstrated interpersonal relations, organization, communication, and problem solving skills

Qualifications, Continued Understanding of the needs of age appropriate students Ability to work in a noisy and crowded environment Attendance and punctuality record is excellent