1. SAWYERTARAH
128 E. Raritan Drive, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 │ H: 609-364-2643 │ tarahsawyer@yahoo.com
Summary
Technology integration professional dedicated to continuous professional development. 7+ years experience in
technology instruction and integration into the curriculum for elementary and middle school. Detail-oriented creator of
faculty professional development and training including instructional design and implementation.
Core Qualifications and Acheivements
Education and Training
Master of Arts in Instructional Technology│ Pomona, NJ │ December 2013Stockton University
 Dean's Award Academic Achievement
 4.0 GPA
Coursework in:
 Instructional design
 E-learning
 Web Design
 Technology Integration
Bachelor of Arts Communications│ Pomona, NJ │ December 2003Stockton University
 Member of Theater Club (Vice President)
 Member of Alpha Psi Omega
 3.0 GPA
 MA Instructional Technology
 Project Management
 Professional Development
Design
 Technology manaagement
 Desktop Publishing
 Microsoft Office
 Udutu e-learning authoring
 Google Apps for Education
 Social Networking
 Multimedia production/editing
 Instructional Design and
Development
Training:
 Delivered training modules to faculty to ensure smooth adoption of Google
Apps for Education, Samsung Chromebooks, and Student information system.
 Completed training on-time and under-budget.
Program Management
 Initiated and managed Digital Learning Initiative incorporating Chromebooks
1:1 with students for greater learning opportunities
 Creation of the school technology committee
 Planning, purchasing and execution of new technologies initiatives for the
school including school-wide adoption of Google Apps for Education
Technology Integration
 Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant
computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and
enjoyment.
Student Development
 Introduction and instruction in topics concerning digital citizenship including
Internet research, cyberbullying and cybersafety.

2. Professional Experience
Technology Integrationist │ St. Mary School│ Vineland, NJ │ September 2008 – Present
 Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
 Management, research, planning and purchasing of technology hardware and software including implementing
Google Apps for Education school-wide.
 Introduction and instruction in topics concerning digital citizenship including Internet research, cyberbullying
and cybersafety.
 Chairperson
o Technology Committee
o Middle States Accreditation Technology Sub-Committee
5th
Grade Teacher │ St. Mary School│ Vineland, NJ │ September 2004 – June 2006
 Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
 Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss
solutions.
 Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 35 students, improving standardized tests scores by 10%
in six-month period.
 Taught English Literature to grades 7 and 8
 Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 35
students.
Certifications Affliations
State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility grades K-5 Member National Catholic Educators Associate
Common Sense Media Certified Educator Member ISTE
Community Involvement
Member of “Project Playground Little Egg Harbor” to restore neighborhood playground.
Moderator
 St. Mary School Student Council
 St. Mary School Yearbook Staff
 St. Mary School Video Journalism Club
Chairperson
 PTA events
Performer for Parish Passion Play Production
Sound design technician for both school and parish theater productions.