Demetri M. Orlando
3229 Dark Woods Drive, Franklin, TN ● email

DEGREES

Master of Science in Educational Technology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2005
Including: Certificate in Web-Based Instruction

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, 1994
Elected by faculty: "Outstanding Senior in Elementary Education."

Bachelor of Art in Studio Art
Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1987
Including: School for International Training semester abroad in Bali, Indonesia.
 

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Web-Based Instruction, Johns Hopkins University, 2005
• Massachusetts State Teaching Certificate: Elementary K-8, Fitchburg State College, 1994
• National Teachers Exam (Praxis) core battery score 677-687, 1994

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

2007 – present, Director of Technology, Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN.

• Implement one-to-one tablet program in upper school.
• Develop comprehensive three year budget for all elements of school's technology use.
• Manage six-person technology department and establish service-oriented approach.
• Plan and execute technology professional development for faculty and staff.
• Serve on school's administrative leadership team.
• Manage all Blackbaud servers and efficient use of student-information-system.

2007-2008, Consultant, National Association of Independent Schools, Washington, DC.

• Planned and implemented a social networking website for online discussions around annual conference.
• Planned symposium on Teaching and Learning in the Digital Landscape with Ian Jukes.

2005 – present, Instructor, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

• Developed and taught "Web-Based Mentoring & Coaching"
• Developed and taught "Integrating Technology into Instruction"
• Developed and taught "Instructional Design of Multimedia"
• Developed and taught "Designing & Delivering eLearning Environments"

2000 – 2007, Educational Technology Specialist and Webmaster, Norwood School, Bethesda, Maryland.

• Responsible for planning and executing educational success of one-to-one laptop program.
• Taught students using project-based activities emphasizing problem-solving and self-directed learning.
• Trained faculty and administrators on all technology applications and integration strategies.
• Planned, organized, and delivered a variety of professional development seminars, meetings, and workshops.
• Designed web-based instructional tools using interactive text, audio, and video content.
• Developed and published online guides, tutorials, and e-newsletters for various computer applications.
• Researched, evaluated, and made purchasing decisions for software/hardware and vendor selection.
• Employed survey instruments to assess use of technology for curriculum, professional development, and productivity.
• Utilized classroom observations and interviews to evaluate teachers’ role in technology integration.
• Created matrix of technology skills for students by grade level aligned with national technology standards.
• Created checklist of core competencies for faculty
• Initiated and facilitated implementation of curriculum mapping database software.
• Led project teams in website conceptualization, design, execution, and evaluation.
• Supervised implementation of web portal content-management-system, facilitating user training and content oversight.

1999-2000, Technology Consultant, Lake Placid, New York.

• Developed and maintained commercial websites for several clients
• Implemented shopping cart merchant set-up with secure credit card processing
• Provided in-home/business training and troubleshooting for multiple clients

1995 – 2000, Technology Coordinator, North Country School, Lake Placid, New York.

• Managed technology budget and successfully applied for and secured e-rate funding over multiple years.
• Configured and managed file, email, and back-up servers.
• Initiated portfolio assessment and created rubrics to guide student learning outcomes.
• Provided on-demand troubleshooting for all software, hardware, network, and printing problems.
• Projected and tracked total cost of ownership, return on investment, and risk mitigation on all projects.

1994 – 1995, Second Grade Teacher, Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, New Jersey.

• Developed and implemented hands-on math/science curriculum using interdisciplinary units, learning centers, and cooperative learning.
• Team-taught a weekly writing workshop.

1989 – 1992, Inventory Manager, The Cook’s Garden Seed Company, Londonderry, Vermont.

• Maintained seed inventory. Responsible for shipping, germination, and growth trials.

1987 – 1988, Instructor, McKinley Vocational High School, Boston, Massachusetts.

• Taught construction skills, responsible academic habits, and conflict-resolution.

PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION & SERVICE

21^st Century Curriculum/Technology Task Force: National Association of Independent School (2006-present)

• Collaborated to create Classrooms of the Future exhibit & activities for 2008 national conference.
• Created ISEnet ning website to support networking among independent school educators.
• Collaborated to create national guidelines Principles of Good Practice for technology use in schools.
• Collaborated to create Critical Questions for School Leaders for technology use in schools.

Served on Technology Committee: Association of Independent Maryland Schools (2003-2007)

• Planned and presented annual conference and workshops throughout the year
• Served on three school accreditation teams evaluating schools for regional accreditation
   

PRESENTATIONS

4/28/08: Virtual presenter (via Skype) for AIMS technology retreat session on NAIS Principles of Good Practice for technology.

2/28/08: Presented Tablets as an Essential Part of Classrooms of the Future at National Association of Independent Schools annual conference in New York City.

2/19/08: Presented Safety on Social Networking Sites for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Nashville, TN.

12/19/07: Interviewed on EdTechTalk webcasting network about the growth of ISEnet ning.

3/22-3/24/07: Co-chair of planning committee and session panelist for 2007 AIMS Technology Coordinators Retreat.

3/1/07: Presented Principles of Good Practice for Technology Use at National Association of Independent Schools annual conference in Denver, CO.

12/17/06: Interviewed on EdTechTalk webcasting network about the use of wikis in education.

9/26/06: Led Discussion of Googlezon for seniors at Glenelg Country School, Ellicot City, MD.

8/23/06: Presented "Introduction to PhotoShop Elements" workshop for teachers at Key School, Annapolis, MD.

Summer, 2006: Led faculty training sessions on the integration of tablet computers into curriculum.

4/24/06: Led Blogs, Wikis, & Podcasting synergy session for technology directors at AIMS Technology Retreat, St. Michael's, MD.

4/19/06: Organized and facilitated: "Tablets for Teachers" for Maryland technology coordinators and teachers with panelists from RPCS and Sidwell.

2/22/06: Facilitated "Tech-Talk on Internet Safety" for parents at Norwood School.

2/1/06: Presented hands-on workshop for teachers on PhotoShop Elements for AIMS (repeated 2/7/06, and repeated 2/8/06).

1/24/06: Co-presented hands-on workshop for teachers on Squeak (programming software) at Sidwell Friends School.

10/21/05: Panelist for AISGW Conference on open-source software for school heads at St. Michael's, MD, Harbourtowne conference center

4/25-4/27/05: Planned and presented at 2006 AIMS Technology Coordinators Retreat.

Spring, 2005: Norwood School discussion leader on issues of diversity.

2/9/05: Facilitated AIMS meeting, "TECgathers for Information Technology Leaders" for technology directors at Norwood School.

2/8/05: Presented a hands-on workshop "Build Your Own WebQuest" for faculty at National Presbyterian School.

10/6/04: Planned and hosted internet safety presentation by Robin Raskin at Norwood School.

5/25-5/27/04: Planned and presented at AIMS Technology Coordinators Retreat. Keynote: Kathy Schrock.

3/8/03: Planned and facilitated AIMS "Road Show" at Norwood School on Technology Integration Across the Curriculum.

6/18/01-6/19/01: Presented workshop for Norwood School teachers "Just Say Cheese" digital photography workshop.

 

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

• Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote.
• Adobe Applications: PhotoShop, ImageReady, Acrobat, Flash, Illustrator
• Web Design: Dreamweaver, FrontPage, html, asp, perl.
• CMS & Database Systems: BlackBoard, MediaWiki, Moodle, SharePoint, FileMaker, Blackbaud
• Video Editing: Pinnacle, Premiere, PhotoStory, MovieMaker, iMovie
• E-Learning Tools: Elluminate, Camtasia, Captivate
• Web 2.0 Tools: RSS, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
• Social Networking: Ning, Facebook, Linked-In, MySpace
• Educational Software - Full List