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Knapik
203R Hartford Ave W. Uxbridge, MA 01569 karinknapik@gmail.com 508.259.5369
Certification
MA Licensure # 404347: Instructional Technology (k-12) and Business (5-12)
Skill Summary
Over 20 years technical experience, 14 years in education as an administrator and seven in the classroom Five years as successful part-time grant writer Highly creative with strong leadership and managerial skills Excellent communication skills, both oral/written, to audiences with varying levels of expertise Excellent with children, able to connect to all levels
Experience Summary
High School teacher Computer Applications, Graphic Design, Robotics, Photography, Video Production and Yearbook Wrote and oversaw the delivery of technology curriculum in grades 1-8 Involved with implementation of school-wide 1:1 iPad initiative Developed and delivered professional development opportunities related to technology for district staff Developed, deployed and manage highly successful after school enrichment program grades k-8 Experience developing curriculum and assessment strategies using technology to enhance student learning and understanding Successful grant writer for both enrichment and competitive grants district-wide.
Technical
PC and MAC platforms. All Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage & Publisher. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Final Cut Pro. Knowledgeable with iPad apps and other software specific to education. Google Tools for education and other Cloud technologies including Dropbox. Well versed with numerous assistive technologies. Comfortable with technology troubleshooting.
Teach high school students grades 9-12 the following courses: Computer Applications Explore and Discover (hybrid of Art/Technology and Science) Photography Graphic Design Introduction to Video Production and Video Studio Production Robotics Self Expression Yearbook Adviser to UHS Yearbook Teach various professional development topics related to technology as needed.
After the Superintendent and school committee decided they needed to eliminate the position of Technology Director I was offered this very diverse role. The responsibilities include: Research, write and manage all entitlement and competitive grants for the district. In 2007 I helped secured a $250,000 fire truck for the town. Created and run an after school enrichment program that serves elementary and middle school students all year. Current enrollment is 135 per session. Manage Adult Education and Driver's Education programs Teach two classes per trimester Managed districts Visiting Artist Studios and Childrens Museum (building burnt down that housed these programs in 2008)
Hands-on manager of four person IS Office supporting the district needs of the approximately 250 staff and 2500 students in the Uxbridge Public Schools. Responsible for the 650 node network running Windows 2000 & 2003 servers and clients with 98 & XP that spans four buildings connected via a coax cable plant. Member of the administrative staff responsible for setting district goals related to technology. Some other responsibilities included: Curriculum and Instruction Leader for technology grades K-8 Curriculum development for technology classrooms and integration projects Development of RFPs for all projects over $5,000 Many Department of Education (DOE) reporting functions including student information management system (SIMS) and the Districts 3-year Technology Plan Developed and manage a successful internship program Developer of Tech Power program including innovative mini-grant and training program
Karin D. Knapik