John A. Martin
Summary:
Accomplished biology teacher who uses technology in the classroom and has
successful experiences teaching technology integration to other educators.
Education
Master of Education with Distinction
Major: Instructional Technology
May 2007,
Current
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biological Sciences
1991,
Georgia Teaching Certificate - Broad Field Science (6-12) and Gifted In-Field
Experience
Southwest DeKalb High School -
Biology
Teacher
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Teach AP Biology,
Advanced Biology (Magnet Program for High Achievers), General Biology, and
Anatomy courses
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Adapt new
technologies and software into instruction, including lessons on-line using
wikis, Moodles, and blogs
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Manage a
classroom Palm Project using wireless Palm Tungsten C handheld computers
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Utilize the
Classroom Performance System (CPS) for instant assessments
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Reinforce instruction through Plato web-based
courseware
Coordinator,
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Facilitate
student learning and encourage parent involvement and parent communication
within the
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Maintain the
Academy web site to facilitate parent communication with teachers
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Implement Plato
courseware across the Academy to increase student achievement
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Meet monthly as a
member of the school leadership team
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Results: 9%
increase in End-of-Course Test (EOCT) passing rate in ninth grade courses
Technology Resident Expert
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Smartweb
Gradebook - Liaison/Site-based trainer
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First Class
E-mail - Site-based trainer
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Plato web-based
courseware - Administrator/Site-based trainer
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Gizmos scientific
simulations web site - Site-based trainer
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TestTrax student data management system - Administrator
access/Site-based trainer
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Georgia Web-based
End-of-Course Testing (EOCT) Program - Administrator access
Intern (Summer 2006)
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Developed a
training web site for Plato web-based courseware
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Developed lessons
and assessments for a middle school Palm project
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Assisted
instructional personnel with training, evaluating equipment, and developing
orientation materials for new teachers
Technology
Integration (InTech) Instructor
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Taught a 50 hour
technology integration professional development course for educators
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Instructed
teachers in Microsoft Office applications, Internet usage, and other
technologies
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Facilitated the
creation of technology-integrated lessons
Biomedical
Research Specialist
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Co-authored five
peer-reviewed journal articles
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Designed and
conducted experiments in neuropathology and molecular biology
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Compiled and
analyzed experimental data
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Presented
experimental data in graphs, tables, photomicrographs, slides and posters
Distinctions
Honors and Awards
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Named a National
Science Foundation (NSF) Outstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Teacher by the
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Awarded a
classroom grant from DeKalb Association of Educators, 2003
Professional Activities
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Presenter –
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Judge –
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Judge –
Skills
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Authoring web
pages with HTML/CSS
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Maintaining a web
site using Dreamweaver including developing and maintaining a wiki, a Moodle, and a blog
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Proficient in
productivity applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Moviemaker, Project,
Camtasia, Inspiration, Timeliner, and Palm PDA
applications
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Ability to apply
new techniques and technologies to instruction
References
John Prince
Principal
Mary Jane Gaddy
Science Department Chair
Kathy W. Shelton
Instructional
Technology Specialist
Instructional
Technology Professional Development Liaison (InTech)
Sherry G. Nix
Instructional
Technology Specialist
Internship
Supervisor