Demetri M. Orlando
3229 Dark Woods Drive, Franklin, TN ● email
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Educational Technology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2005
Including:
Certificate in Web-Based Instruction
Bachelor of Science in Education
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts,
1994
Massachusetts State Teaching Certificate: Elementary K-8, Fitchburg State
College, 1994
National Teachers Exam (Praxis) core battery score: 677-687, 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
EXPERIENCE
2007 – present,
Director of Technology, Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN.
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Managed multi-site Windows network with 1,000 PCs, 100 printers, full wireless infrastructure.
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Implemented one-to-one Tablet PC program in upper school; established and executed vision/goals.
- Supervised eight-person technology department and computer-science instructors.
- Planned and delivered professional development for 140 faculty and
staff.
- Served on school's executive leadership team, academic council,
green team, and emergency-preparedness team.
- Managed Blackbaud servers and efficient use of
student-information-system.
- Developed comprehensive three year line-item budget for all elements of school
technology use.
- Projected and tracked total cost of ownership and return on investment on all expenditures.
2007 - present, Consultant,
National Association of Independent Schools, Washington, DC.
2008 - present, Consultant, Educational Collaborators, St. Louis, MO.
- Collaboratively consulted online and wrote RFP for a school choosing a student information system.
- Collaboratively consulted online for a school choosing a learning management system.
2005 - 2008, Instructor, Johns Hopkins
University Graduate School of Education, Columbia, Maryland.
2000 – 2007, Educational Technology Specialist
and Webmaster, Norwood School,
Bethesda, Maryland.
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Planned and executed educational success of one-to-one
laptop program.
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Taught students using project-based
activities emphasizing problem-solving and self-directed learning.
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Trained faculty and administrators on
all technology applications and integration strategies.
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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, Independent Technology Consultant,
Lake Placid, New York.
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Developed and maintained commercial websites.
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Provided on-site training, troubleshooting, and repair services.
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Implemented shopping cart merchant set-up with secure credit card processing.
1995 – 2000, Technology
Coordinator, North Country School, Lake Placid, New York.
- Managed technology budget and successfully
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.
1994 – 1995, Second Grade Teacher, Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, New
Jersey.
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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.
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION & SERVICE
2006 - present, 21st Century Curriculum/Technology Task Force, National Association of Independent School
2008 - present, Technology Committee, Tennessee Association of Independent Schools
2003 - 2007, Technology Committee, Association
of Independent Maryland Schools
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Planned and presented annual conference and workshops throughout the year.
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Served on three school accreditation teams evaluating
schools for regional accreditation.
PRESENTATIONS
5/3/09: Planned and hosted Tennessee state technology institute with keynote by Marco Antonio Torres for Tennessee Association of Independent Schools. Presented Hands-On Session with Movie-Maker.
3/14/09: Virtual guest lecturer on wikis and social-networking for Pamela Livingston's graduate class.
11/9/08: Presented Social Networking and Project-Based-Learning at Tennessee Association of Independent Schools annual conference.
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.
9/18/07: Virtual guest lecturer on wikis in education for Pamela Livingston's graduate class.
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
- MS Server 2003/2008, Active Directory, Exchange
- Microsoft Office Applications (all)
- Adobe Applications: PhotoShop, Flash, Acrobat, Illustrator
- Apple Macintosh Applications: iWorks, iLife, iPhone, FirstClass, etc.
- Web Design: Dreamweaver, FrontPage, html, asp, perl, xml, rss
- Database & CMS Systems: Blackbaud, FileMaker, Moodle, SharePoint,
BlackBoard
- Video Editing: Premiere, PhotoStory, MovieMaker,
iMovie, Pinnacle
- E-Learning Tools: Elluminate, Camtasia, etc.
- Web 2.0 Tools: RSS, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
- Social Networking: Ning, Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In
- Educational Software
- Full List