Technology Applications Teacher - Alief ISD
Houston, Texas Area
- Current
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- Technology Applications Teacher at Alief ISD
- Past
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- Coordinator of Educational Technology at Spring Branch ISD
- Trainer at Florida Center for Instructional Technology/USF
- Campus Technology Specialist at Landrum Middle School - Spring Branch ISD
- Education
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- University of Houston-Clear Lake
- School of Visual Arts
- College of New Rochelle
- College of Charleston
- Connections
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2
connections
- Industry
- Education Management
- Websites
Kary Boan’s Summary
Summary of Skills & Experience
• Over 20 years of experience as educator - working as teacher, technology specialist and Instructional Designer
• Over 5 years of experience as trainer for Adobe products (Flash, DreamWeaver & PhotoShop), Promethean ACTIVstudio, and Web 2.0 (podcasting, blogging, etc.)
• Over 4 years of experience developing computer-based and web-based training
• Extensive experience in both Windows and Mac platforms using PhotoShop, Flash, Dreamweaver, FireWorks, InDesign, Final Cut Express, Camtasia, WordPress, Drupal, Joomla
• Self-starter, detail oriented, creative thinker
Certifications
• Adobe Certified Associate - Rich Media Communication Flash CS3
• MTT (Master Technology Teacher) - Texas - expires 2014
• Technology Applications (8-12) - Texas - expires 2014
Kary Boan’s Specialties:
MTT Texas Certified Teacher - Adobe Certified Associate (Flash CS3) - Trainer/Educator - CBT & WBT development - Digital Media Design & Development -
Kary Boan’s Experience
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Technology Applications Teacher
Alief ISD
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2008 — Present (5 months)
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Coordinator of Educational Technology
Spring Branch ISD
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)
May 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Design and maintain the department’s website. Develop and administer curriculum repository for teachers using Drupal. Develop and administer district’s blogging community using Word Press Multi-User blogging platform. Develop and create a variety of online training opportunities for district teachers in relation to Web 2.0 tools (i.e. podcasting, blogging, wikis, discussion boards). Manage district-wide training program for the interactive whiteboard initiative. Manage the district’s Technology Applications program
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Trainer
Florida Center for Instructional Technology/USF
(Education Management industry)
July 2008 — July 2008 (1 month)
Adobe Flash CS3 Trainer for Florida teachers.
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Campus Technology Specialist
Landrum Middle School - Spring Branch ISD
(Education Management industry)
January 2004 — May 2007 (3 years 5 months)
Designed and maintained school’s website. Developed promotional videos, multimedia presentations and brochures for the school. Facilitated technology training workshops for teachers and staff. Assisted in the integration of technology into the school’s curriculum along with the training and tutorials to support it.
Kary Boan’s Education
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
Instructional Technology 2004 — 2006
Earned MTT Certification (Master Technology Teacher)
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School of Visual Arts
Graphic Design 1994 — 1998
Continuing Ed coursework in Graphic Design.
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College of New Rochelle
MS, Art Therapy, 1986 — 1989
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College of Charleston
BA, Fine Arts, 1979 — 1985
Additional Information
Kary Boan’s Websites:
Kary Boan’s Interests:
Multimedia Development, Digital Collage, Traditional Collage, Jewelry Making, Cairn Terriers
Kary Boan’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
