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Knowledge
of Content & Educational Delivery
Education Certification:
Standard Elementary K-9 (Type 03), Illinois with Upper Elementary/Jr.
High Business/Marketing/Management, computer Science, Mathematics,
Science, Technology Specialist
Certificate Programs:
ATACP (Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program), California
State University, Northridge, California
Apple Computers OSX Server & Network Administrators Program
Argonne National Laboratory Internet Train-the-Trainer
Baldridge Leadership Training - Illinois State University
CompuMaster: Networking the Macintosh; Microsoft Windows Solutions;
Understanding Networking Fundamentals; Troubleshooting, Maintaining
& Upgrading PC's
IMG University: Introduction & Advanced Crystal Reports
Education:
University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois - Master of Educational
Psychology - CTER (Curriculum, Technology & Educational Reform);
Expected completion December 2002
National College of Education - National Louis University, Lombard,
Illinois - Master of Arts Elementary Education; 1990
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois - Bachelor of Science
-Compuer Science; 1986
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois - Associate in Science -Computer
Science; 1984
Educational Experience:
2001-Present Technology Director, Prairie Grove SD 46, Prairie Gove,
Illinois
2000 - Science Teacher / Technology Coordinator, Riley SD #18, Marengo,
Illinois
1999 - Science Teacher, Harvard SD #50, Harvard, Illinois
1998 - Technology Professor, Columbia College, Friendship Park,
Illinois
1997 - Modern Technology Teacher, School District #300, Algonquin,
Illinois
1990-1996 Technology Coordinator / Science Teacher, Elmhurst SD
#205, Elmhurst, Illinois
Educational Experience (Other):
Elmhurst SD #205 - Teacher on assignment to District Office to assist
in writing Best Practices Document and to coordinate with curriculum
coordinators technology integration into academic curriculum
Educational Methodologies:
Educators need to be well-versed in the application of multiple
learning methodologies since studens have different learning styles
and varying cognitive abilities. Educators need to be able to assess
students' needs in order to apply appropriate educational methodologies
to facilitate learning.
Educational Philosophy:
Bring knowledge, guidance,
and structure to the classroom
Develop learning environment
that promotes learning
Develop life-long learners
Develop positive self-esteem
in students
Each student should have
the opportunity to be successful
Hold student learners
to the best of their abilities
Students should have
input in the construction of the lessons/units
Taking the StudentÕs
potential and building upon it
Teach the importance
of learning both inside and outside of the classroom
Other Work Experience:
1984-1989 Accounting Manager / Data Processing Coordinatoar,
Cooperative Marketing / Shelfvision, Elk Grove, Illinois
Technology:
Novell; MicroSoft Windows 3.1, 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP; Macintosh 7.X,
8.x, 9.x, OSX; Linux operating systems, server installation and management;
netoworking. Internet. Curriculum development; tutorial development;
district technology plans; staff development; student tech teams;
web development; technology integration through curriculum coordination
into all academic areas; midi and graphic arts; applied science lab
implementation. Technology teacher training and supervision. Installation
and support of automated library systems, financial and student management
systems. PDA's in education; assistive technology.
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Last updated: 26 July 2002
Pat McNerney
Email:
pmcnerney@enc.k12.il.us
pmcnerne@prairieg.k12.il.us
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