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Objective: A position in educational technology where I can create an energized learning environment that is conducive to the academic, ethical, and social grow of each individual student and the learning community.

4849 S. Darrow Drive L 138 Tempe, AZ 85282

jamadrid@yahoo.com 602 434 - 1778

July 7, 2009

Dear Colleague,

Everywhere you look, there is talk about the economy. While we don’t know what’s ahead, we

can guess that educational organizations and public schools are dealing with tighter budgets

now. Planning in times of tight budgets is challenging and organizations need a strategy for

choosing everything from personnel to systems, hardware, software, professional development

and other essentials. With this letter, I would like to introduce 2020 Learning, a strategy to

systematically address these challenges.

My name is Jorge Madrid, Arizona state teacher and founder of EduTechNia, a 501 c 3

nonprofit educational organization. During the last couple of years, we have been conducting

research on the effectiveness of technology in public school. Now, we are sharing these

findings. Please click on the following link to learn more about our case study:

Why Technology is failing in public schools.

After determining the problem and finding the solution, I am in search of a new professional

opportunity where my capabilities will contribute to your organization’s success. My expertise

in the areas of technology, education and social entrepreneur would be beneficial to your

organization. Please consider my qualifications:

Leadership and vision for comprehensive integration of technology

Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity

Design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessments

Model digital-age work and learning

Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility

Engage in professional growth

Provider of community development

Thank you in advance for the time you have taken reading this letter and my accompanying

resume, and I look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss how I can contribute to the

excellence of your organization or school district by making a positive impact on the lives of

your students.

Sincerely,

Jorge Madrid

Jorge Madrid

4849 S. Darrow Drive L 138 Tel. (602) 434-1778 Tempe, AZ 85282 jamadrid@yahoo.com

Profile

Devoted professional with 18-years experience integrating technology.

Actively promotes standards and honors school’s vision, values and goals.

Has high standards and expectations for student success.

Engages in reflection and collective inquiry regarding best practices.

Committed to high-performing collaborative teams.

Creates conditions that provide equity and promote student success.

Models the importance of lifelong learning through a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Certifications Bilingual Endorsement in Elementary Education and Educational Technology

Education

Master of Education, Long Island University, Long Island, New York Bachelor of Arts, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York Professional Experience W.R. Sullivan Elementary School August, 2001 - Present Computer lab, Media and Library Teacher

Facilitates and supports collaborative technology-enriched learning environments conducive to improving learning through innovation.

Designs and develops Digital Learning Experiences and Assessments.

Promotes and models Digital-Age Work and Learning.

Uses multiple methods to evaluate appropriate uses of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

Engages students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

Fosters an environment and culture conducive to the realization of school vision.

Engages in professional growth and leadership.

J. B. Sutton Elementary School August, 1996 - May, 2001 4th Grade Teacher and Technology Facilitator

Dedicated to collective inquire and reflection on the results of student achievement in order to improve student learning.

Identified, used, evaluated, and promoted appropriate technologies to enhance and support instruction and standards-based curriculum leading to high levels of student achievement.

Provided for learner-centered environments that used technology to meet the individual and diverse needs of learners.

Created and participated in learning communities that stimulated, nurtured, and supported faculty and staff in using technology to improve productivity.

Devoted to a high level of mutual support and trust between all members of the learning community.

Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers, New York. September, 1991 - May, 1996 Third Grade Teacher

Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual and small group,

Provided a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.

Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units within Math, Reading, Science, and Social studies.

Facilitated the use of technologies to support and enhance instructional methods that developed higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

As technology liaison, provided for and ensured that faculty and staff took advantage of quality professional learning opportunities improving learning and teaching with technology.

Technology Skills

Integrate appropriate technologies to maximize learning and teaching

Ensure the integration of technology to support productive systems for learning.

Design and develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Apply technology to enhance own professional practice and to increase personal productivity and that of others.

Use technology to plan and implement comprehensive systems of effective assessment and evaluation.

Understand the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology and model responsible decision-making related to these issues.

Achievements EduTechNia Founder - a 501 c 3 nonprofit Arizona educational organization. www.edutechnia.org References

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