200 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET WEBB CITY MISSOURI 64870 PHONE: (417) 291-6340 E-MAIL: JEFF@THELOFTINGS.

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JEFFREY N. LOFTING
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Social Studies teaching position or a Technology Integration Specialist position with the American International School of Rotterdam.

EDUCATION
M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Emphasis: Learning Systems Design & Development University of Missouri Columbia Current G.P.A. 4.00 B.S. IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION John Brown University Honors: Summa Cum Laude - G.P.A. 3.94 PROJECTED: MAY 2013 Columbia, MO

MAY 2005 Siloam Springs, AR

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CAREER CONTINUOUS PROF. CERTIFICATE: SOCIAL STUDIES (5-12) Missouri Department of Education LIFETIME

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY LEARNING COACH JUNE 2011 TO PRESENT Joplin High School/Franklin Technology Center Joplin, Missouri Joplin R-8 Schools Assist teachers in the acquisition and implementation of emerging and current instructional strategies and technology skills to successfully transition to a 1:1 laptop environment Model appropriate technology use and instructional strategies for teachers in their classes Designed, developed, and administrated 21stCenturyJHS.com, a resource website to assist teachers in the transition to a 1:1 instructional environment Trained and assisted several teachers in development of project-based learning lessons based on Buck Institute for Education model (e.g. projectwifihotspot.weebly.com) Trained and assisted teachers in implementing a flipped classroom model and principles Trained and assisted teachers in effectively utilizing Google Apps for collaborative activities Implemented a streamlined in-house PD registration system through EventBrite.com Designed and developed an interactive walkthrough form and database for administrators Regularly developed resource materials for teachers, students, and administrators, including video tutorials, reference sheets, websites, mobile web apps, and Adobe Air apps ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR JUNE 2008 TO PRESENT Upward Bound Programs Neosho, Missouri Crowder College TRiO Have taught ACT Preparation, Research & Writing, Literary Analysis, Expository Writing, and Editorial Composition, and special topics classes Developed and currently co-teach a inquiry-based/centers-based course with my wife for the programs Saturday school (UB Time Machine: Does History Repeat Itself?) Heavily integrated technology into the curriculum, targeting students who may not have had previous exposure to updated technology SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AUGUST 2008 TO MAY 2011 Carl Junction High School Carl Junction, Missouri Carl Junction R-1 School District Taught Modern American History, Geography, and Sports Psychology Regular creation or adaptation of technology-infused activities to promote learning Earned a High 1 on U.S. History E.O.C. in both years of its administration (2010-11) Developed enormous flexibility as a traveling teacher from 2008-2010 Submitted proposal for SmartBoard; awarded with 1 of 3 interactive whiteboards at C.J.H.S.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTD)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR JULY 2006 TO JULY 2007 Global Language Institute Suwon, South Korea Korea National Police University Yongin, South Korea Taught conversational English classes to adults & university students Developed an electronic curriculum resource library for fellow teachers

RELEVANT TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

OTHER COMPETENCIES

PBL 101, PBL World Conference, Buck Institute for Education (JUNE 2012) Common Core for the Language Arts, Dr. Kathy Gray, Missouri D.E.S.E. (ONGOING, SEPT. 2012 TO FEB. 2013) Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships training, Intl. Center for Leadership in Education (ONGOING, SEPT. 2011 TO FEB. 2013) CCSS Math Workshop, Southwest Center for Education & Missouri State University (ONGOING, AUG. 2012 TO MAR. 2013)

Proficient in use and administration of Google Apps (admin. user role) Proficient in use and administration of Blackboard (admin. user role), Schoology, and Edmodo Using synchronous and asynchronous methods for small and whole group online activities Systematic needs assessment of knowledge or performance problems Systematic design/development of instructional solutions or performance support systems Formal alignment of lessons and assessments with course objectives

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Steering Committee, Committee Member (2011-PRESENT, Joplin H.S.) P.D. Committee, Committee Member (2011PRESENT, Joplin H.S.) Bright Futures-Carl Junction, Committee Member (2011, Carl Junction H.S.) At-Risk Committee, Committee Member (2010- 2011, Carl Junction H.S.) ESL Assistance Committee, Committee Member (2010- 2011, Carl Junction H.S.)

National History Day, Club Sponsor (20102011, Carl Junction H.S.) Junior State of America, Club Sponsor (2010- 2011, Carl Junction H.S.) National Forensics League, Asst. Coach (2008-2010, Carl Junction H.S.) Abraham Lincoln Fellow (JUNE 2009, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library) Recognition of Excellence, Praxis II exam Social Studies: Content Knowledge (2005)

REFERENCES
DR. KERRY SACHETTA Principal Joplin High School 101 N. Range Line Rd., D Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 625-5230 KSachetta@joplin.k12.mo.us JANIE JARRETT Career Pathways Coord. Joplin R-8 Schools 3901 E. 32nd St. Joplin, MO 64801 (620) 762-0567 JanieJarrett@joplinschools.org DAVID PYLE Principal Carl Junction High School 206 S. Roney St. Carl Junction, MO 64834 (417) 649-7081 DPyle@cj.k12.mo.us STEVE REED Assistant Director Franklin Technology Ctr. 420 S. Grand Ave. Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 649-5260 (office) SteveReed@joplinschools.org

Letters of recommendation can be provided upon request