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.