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Michelle A. Rutan https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rutan-4263b918

Professional Summary or Professional Profile

Initial Certificate New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Issued 02/01/20102 Expires 01/31/2019 Control Number 590549121

Pursue a professional career to continually improve the quality of education for 21st century learners by providing instructional leadership, implementing the common core standards, integrating classroom technology while fostering a safe environment conducive to learning. My passion for education and technology allows me to provide students with tools, resources and knowledge to succeed as life-long learners and contributing citizens to our global environment.

Professional Teaching and Technology Experience

ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOLS, Alden, NY 2015 – Present

Microcomputer Support Specialist

Provides technical assistance, training support, installs, modifies, and makes repairs to microcomputer hardware and software systems.

Configure and manage of iPad Devices using Apple Configurator
Collaborated, planed, imaged machines, deployed, and trained for the roll out of Microsoft Surfaces
iPads in Meraki unifying management and controlling multitude of iPads
Trouble Shooting in Mac and Windows environments
Provides timely support, and solutions; educates users while resolving problem
Instructs and trains end users in proper use of equipment and software
Attends technical conferences and seminars to keep abreast of new software and hardware product developments
Trainer/presenter during staff development days
Plan and present teacher center courses

ALDEN, ORCHARD PARK, DEPEW, IROQUOIS, AND AKRON SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2013-2014

Substitute Teacher

Provided K-12 Instruction, all subjects

Earned respect of administrators, teachers and students
Quickly recognizes student’s abilities and adjust teaching pace and style
Takes control of the classroom while creating a positive environment
Execute teacher sub plans
Eagerly uses technology to support lesson plans

ADULT EDUCATION ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOLS, Alden, NY 2013-Present

Technology Instructor

Basic Adult Education courses; photography, iPad and computers

Designed lessons plans and curriculum, addressing multiple skill levels within one class
Varied instructional delivery methods to meet a cross-section of learning styles
Provided a fun learning experience
Trusted technology resource for current and past students

WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL, BUFFALO, NY 2012-2013

Technology Teacher K-2

Used technology to break through cultural barriers and educate

Instructed students on basic iPads functions

Created lesson plans that provided learning experiences through iPad use
Researched educational apps and implemented usage
Provided technology support for iPads
Maintained school website

ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOLS, Alden, NY 2010-2012

Teacher Assistant Grade 5

Needs of all pupils are addressed, first and foremost, through high-quality classroom

Co-taught with special education teacher

Common Core curriculum into lesson plans
Counseled and evaluated students in reaching IEP goals
Worked 1:1 reinforcing basic material while emphasizing its relevance
Stimulated interest, enthusiasm and encouraged initiative
Participated in AIMS Web training

AKRON MIDDLE SCHOOL, Akron, NY 2011 MP2

Student Teacher Grade 6

Challenged and engaged 132 students in reading and writing
Integrated technology into lesson plans to reach a variety of reading levels
Generated Smartboard lessons to increase vocabulary skills
Built clicker assessments and Moodle activities
Developed Figurative Language unit using music as a resource to motivate

ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOLS, Alden, NY 2011 MP1

Student Teacher Grade 3

Implemented technology based learning centers for; math, spelling, and Readers Theater
Created small groups lessons that reached individual student needs
Ability to create lesson plans for students at all levels of Common Core Standards
Provided an environment for student to learn in collaborative setting while using PrimaryPad
Introduced Wikispaces; guide students through instruction and publishing online
Designed and presented a unit integrating technology with cross-curricular lessons in reading, math, and social studies

ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOLS, Alden, NY 2005 – 2009

Teacher Assistant in Technology and Teacher Aide in Technology

Provided technology resources and training for primary and intermediate school teachers and students

Developed new and redesigned existing courses using project based learning
Generating benchmarks based on National Education Technology Standards
Created kindergarten curriculum for letter of the week
Built and cataloged web resources for K - 5 by subject and skill through a online learning center
Co-created MyTeacherPages Curriculum using Web 2.0 technologies; Skype and Google Docs
Developed and delivered training sessions through tutorials and 1:1 interaction
Collaborated with teachers to support use of technology in delivery of curriculum
Provided instruction for staff development, increasing independent technology integration
Installed software on computer systems
Performed computer and printer maintenance and minor repairs
Increased technology literacy amongst students, teachers, and staff
Assisted teachers in meeting state and national standards for subject-area and technology-learning objectives

Education & Certification

New York State
Teaching Certification Childhood Ed 1 – 6

Control Number 590549121

Medaille College

Masters in Elementary Education 1 – 6

SUNY Empire State College

B.S., Concentration Photography & Digital Media

New York State Teachers Certificate

Villa Maria College

A.A.S., Photography