248 Benjamin Blvd. Bear, DE 19701
email: judithconway@yahoo.com

Judith M. Conway Ed. D.

[Experience] [Education] [Certifications] [Presentations/Workshops Delivered]

Professional Profile

Experienced instructional leader – designing and presenting professional development that combines knowledge of standards-based curriculum with strategies that actively engage students
Knowledgeable instructional technology coach – fusing technology with effective instructional strategies for teachers and administrators
Skillful data analyst – advising teachers on effective use of data to meet instructional needs of students
Proficient technologist – exploring and applying new technology applications for professional development and classroom environments
Accomplished teacher with 30 years of experience in the secondary and college classroom

Experience

2005-present: Red Clay Consolidated School District, Wilmington, DE

Instructional Technology Coach

Responsible to the Office of Curriculum and Instruction in all areas related to instructional planning, delivery and technology integration
Plan and deliver professional development, both online and face-to-face
Design and present professional development addressing the analysis of data from DSTP, NWEA MAP testing, and other sources to inform instruction
Lead coach for design and implementation of professional development and support in eSchoolPlus Gradebook and Home Access Center initiative
Represent District at statewide INTEGRATE meetings, an instructional technology working group of the Delaware Center for Educational Technology
Design, present, and evaluate Webinar format for new teacher mentoring program
Assist with the implementation of the district's Instructional Technology initiatives, including NWEA, LoTI and use of the data warehouse, SchoolNet
Provide direct classroom assistance to teachers through modeling, mentoring and coaching for infusing technology into effective and differentiated instructional strategies, including podcasting and digital storytelling
Provide training in the effective classroom use of interactive white boards, student response systems, and handheld computers
Develop application of new technologies for use in professional development, i.e. screencasting
Deliver presentations at annual Delaware Instructional Technology Conference

2003 - present: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Adjunct Faculty, Part-time

Teach EDUC 387: Educational Technology, a course that introduces prospective teachers to infusing technology with student-centered instructional strategies for use in the elementary classroom
Teach EDUC 639: Technology Planning and EDUC 632: Using the Internet for Curricular Applications, three credit graduate courses that explore a wide variety of information needed by teachers to effectively integrate technology to enhance instructional strategies in the classroom

1983-2005: Caravel Academy, Bear, DE

Technology Coordinator

Served as computer consultant for entire school - trained administrators, teachers (preK-12), and clerical staff in use of Microsoft Office, Rediker Odyssey (Administrative Software), Grade Quick and Edline
Administered WindowsNT networks and posted data to World Wide Web posting service
Designed and maintained school World Wide Web site
Developed and assisted implementation of school Technology Plan
Built master schedule and scheduled students grades 5 through 12
Interviewed and trained new staff for Computer Department
Guided design and development of standards-based, school-wide Computer curriculum

Upper School Coordinator

Managed Upper School faculty in instructional and administrative areas
Planned and implemented special programs for students grades 9 through 12, including Honor Roll Recognition system, Career Day, Activity Period and extra-help program
Chaired two committees during Middle States evaluation

Computer Science Teacher

Designed and taught curriculum for comprehensive computer course sequence. Courses included AP Computer Science, Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Computer, Computer Applications, and Keyboarding and Word Processing for students in grades 8 through 12
Sponsored and coached teams for various Computer Science competitions

2003: Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA

Adjunct Faculty, Part-time

Taught CIS 203, Computer and Information Science, a three credit course to degree seeking students

1999-2001: Tech Connections, Wilmington, DE

Technical Training and Support, Part time

Instructed school administrators and teachers in instructional uses of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher
Designed related training materials

1982-1983: Independent School Management, Wilmington, DE

Technical Training and Support

Instructed school administrators and clerical staff in the use of computer and sophisticated software designed by firm
Provided operator support and designed related training materials

1981-1982: Shue Middle School, Newark, DE

Drama Teacher

Designed and implemented Drama program for Middle School students
Created a supportive atmosphere where students developed self-confidence, imagination, social and problem solving skills through theater techniques and study
Created a touring theater troupe that performed in various elementary schools

1980-1981: East High School, West Chester, PA

Drama/English Teacher

Taught classes in English, Public Speaking, and Drama
Initiated program to tour student plays to other schools in district
Directed major musical production, attended by over 4,000 people

1975-1980: Newark High School, Newark, DE

Drama/English Teacher

Taught classes in English, Public Speaking, and Drama
Directed program to tour student plays to other schools in district, directed Commedia del Arte troupe, night of one acts, and major dramatic play each year
Designed comprehensive programs in Acting, Stage Craft, and Public Speaking

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Education

Ed. D. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology

May 2006. University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Executive Position Paper Topic: An Evaluation Study of the Effect of a Web-Posting Service on Parent Involvement and Student Sense of Responsibility

Master of Instruction, Instructional Technology

August 1998. University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Continuing Education

1976 - 1995. University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Courses in Computer Programming, Instructional Technology, and Fine Arts

B. S. Education. Major in Theater and Speech.

Magna cum Laude May 1975. West Chester University West Chester, PA

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Certifications

Delaware Department of Education
- School Leader I and II
- Principal / Assistant Principal
- Teacher of Computer Science
- Teacher of Drama

Certified trainer:

Online course facilitator
Thinkfinity.org
School Net

Training attended:
- Cluster: LoTi Classroom Teacher, 2008
- Effective School-Based Coaching, 2008
- C.H.R.I.S.S.: Creating Independence through Student Owned Strategies, 2008
- Cluster: NWEA - Prioritizing the Curriculum, 2007
- Summer Literacy Conference for Thinking and Learning: Best Practices in all Content Areas, 2006
- Delaware Technical and Community College: Advanced Educational Technology Certificate, 2006
- Delaware Technical and Community College: Introductory Educational Technology Certificate, 2006
- Cluster: NWEA - Using Data to Lead Change for School Leadership, 2006
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Presentations / Workshops Delivered

In the past 3 years I have planned and delivered over 150 workshops/presentations. I have included topics in the list below that I have presented multiple times for different audiences. The materials were updated to reflect examples and activities that would be effective for each new audience.
General Instructional Strategies
Topic	Description
Differentiated Instruction	Participants apply strategies and procedures for differentiating content, process, or products for students by readiness levels, interest, or learning style. Technology resources are utilized.
Data Driven Decision Making	Participants analyze data to inform instructional decisions from planning lesson content to flexible grouping strategies to assessment. Technology use is applied.
Performance-Based Assessment	Participants are supported in the development of complex and interesting problems that can be used in a student-centered classroom. The infusion of technology is modeled and practiced.
Student-centered classroom management techniques	Participants practice techniques that can facilitate managing students in a student-centered classroom. When teachers have students working in flexible groups, classroom management techniques can make the difference between a classroom that is just noisy and one in which the hum of productive activity prevails.
Structuring Internet Experiences for Students	Interesting and interactive websites can appeal to different learning styles and multiple intelligences. When you ask students to use a website, how can you design the assignment so that students meet the lesson objectives? Participants learn different formats for structuring web activities.
Developing Strategies that Promote Critical Thinking	“Challenging students to think critically encourages a process of reflecting upon meaning, offering evidence and reasoning, and forming judgments about facts.” Participants discuss specific strategies (graphic organizers, cues, and questioning) that promote critical thinking. Teachers develop activities that use the strategies discussed with a focus on warm up and closure tasks.
Using Concept Maps to Help Students Construct Meaning	The use and construction of concept maps in various stages of student learning can help students achieve. In this workshop teachers explore using concept maps as advance organizers, to construct meaning from text, to understand concepts and processes, and as a pre-writing tool. Technology tools are modeled.
Integrating Instructional Technology Tools
Topic	Description
Digital Stories	Participants learn to create digital stories with Movie Maker (free tool) with an emphasis on the writing process.
Visual Directions	Participants learn to create a screen cast video with Jing (free tool) as a student-centered strategy to appeal to multiple learning styles.
Podcasts	Participants learn to create a podcast as a student-centered strategy with an emphasis on the writing process and/or reading fluency. Free recording tools are used.
Web Pages	Participants create a classroom web page to increase student and parent communication, provide resources, and post documents. Methods include: using Dreamweaver, SchoolNet, wikis, blogs, and free Internet services (i.e. Teacher Notes, Proto Page).
Blogs	Participants create a blog to use with their students to encourage critical thinking and written expression.
Interactive Tablets and Interactive White boards	Participants learn strategies for increasing student engagement when using an interactive tablet or white board. The tools and software that enable the board to be used are modeled and practiced.
Video Streaming	Participants learn best practices for using streaming video with students.
Internet Resources	Participants explore the use of a specific Internet resources designed for teacher and student use. Some examples: Thinkfinity.org: resource for teachers, contains over 55,000 lesson plans, activities, and resources. NetTrekker.DI: search engine to locate differentiated resources to support students with multiple levels of readiness. Teachingbooks.com: resource for use by teachers and students to support reading across various content areas.
eSchoolPlus Gradebook and Home Access Center	Teachers learn basic and advanced uses of an electronic grade book, as well as best practices for providing students and parents with academic information.
Teacher Productivity: How to...	Various workshops on using Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, etc. for increasing teacher technology skills and productivity.

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