Demetri M. Orlando
Cambridge, MA ● email


EDUCATION

Master of Science in Educational Technology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2005
Certificates in Web-Based Instruction, Development of Multi-media

Bachelor of Science in Education
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, 1994
Massachusetts State Teaching Certificate: Elementary K-8

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


EXPERIENCE

2010 – present, Director of  Information Technology, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge, MA.

  • Collaboratively lead the academic and operational use of technology at this pK-12th grade school with four campuses.
  • Inspire creative and strategic thinking around the use of technology in the classroom.
  • Manage technology teams at each campus tasked with opening communication, planning professional development, and visioning the future of technology usage.
  • Managed transition to Cisco core switches and VOIP phone system with e911.
  • Managed transition from MPLS to EVPL WAN circuits connecting four campuses.
  • Managed transition of wireless infrastructure from WEP to WPA-Enterprise with 802.1x authentication.
  • Managed transition of FileMaker/inResonance SIS database from version 5 to 11.

2007 – 2010, Director of Technology, Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN.

  • Managed multi-site Windows network with 1,000 PCs, 100 printers, full wireless infrastructure.
  • 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.

  • Planned and executed 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, Independent Technology Consultant, Lake Placid, New York.

  • Developed and maintained commercial websites.
  • Provided on-site training, troubleshooting, and repair services.
  • 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.

  • 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

2006 - present, Chair of 21st Century Curriculum/Technology Task Force, National Association of Independent Schools

2008 - present, Technology Committee, Tennessee Association of Independent Schools

  • Planned and presented annual technology institute: 2009, 2010.

2003 - 2007, Technology Committee, Association of Independent Maryland Schools

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