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.

1999 - present, Technology Consultant

• Helped a school evaluate technology staffing structure and plan for more strategic leadership.
  
• Helped a school develop comprehensive plan for effective technology integration.
  
• Collaboratively consulted and wrote RFP for a school choosing a student information system.
• Helped a school develop plans for an integrated website/student information system portal.
  
• Developed, coded, and maintained commercial websites.
• Provided on-site training, troubleshooting, and repair services for a variety of clients.
• Implemented shopping cart merchant set-up with secure credit card processing.

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 - 2012, Consultant, National Association of Independent Schools, Washington, DC.

• Mentored Teachers of the Future project in pioneering a community discussion site for NAIS.
• Planned podcasting system and edited audio files for posting on NAIS website.
• Planned and implemented a social networking website for online discussions around 2008 Annual Conference.
• Planned symposium on Teaching and Learning in the Digital Landscape for 2008 conference.

2005 - 2008, Instructor, Johns Hopkins University Graduate School of Education, Columbia, Maryland.

• Developed and taught fully online Instructional Design of Multimedia.
• Developed and taught in hybrid Designing & Delivering eLearning Environments.
• Developed and taught Web-Based Mentoring & Coaching.
• Developed and taught Integrating Technology into Instruction.

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.

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

• Developed and taught technology-enriched lessons in all subject areas.
  
• Managed technology budget and successfully secured e-rate funding.
• 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

• Led collaborative work on Critical Questions for Online Learning and companion rubric.
  
• 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 NAIS Principles of Good Practice for technology use in schools.
• Collaborated to create Critical Questions for School Leaders for technology use in 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.