Resume
Brian John Weaver
Austin, TX 78756
Profile:
I am an Instructional Technology Specialist for Round Rock Independent School District in Central Texas.
I work to enhance the classroom setting through large scale implementation of best practices ensuring horizontal and vertical alignment, transparency for both student and parent, and efficiency so that students and teachers alike are able to fully explore their curriculum.
In constant search of areas in which I may apply my unique background, vision for technology applications in education and elsewhere, and strong communication skills.
Experience:
Stony Point High School Round Rock ISD - Instructional Technology Specialist
Responsible for all technology related happenings including but not limited to monitoring of the network, maintaining over 1200 machines on campus, implementing of best hardware and software practices in the classroom, trainings, installations, and serving as a technology advisor on leadership committees.
Managed user and computer objects within Microsoft Active Directory.
Part of district wide initiative with Virtual Learning Environments through Moodle and Web Presence.
Created horizontal alignment in the Biology Department through creation of TigerBiology.com and focused on extending the classroom in all areas through streaming media and strong web presence created by teachers and department areas.
Provided district wide math tutorial videos through the creation of SPHSMathHelp.com and use of RRISD teachers’ content.
McNeil High School, Round Rock High School, Round Rock Opportunity Center Round Rock ISD - Instructional Technology Specialist
Focused on individual, small group, and full staff trainings and implementation of best practices. Assisted individual school Technology Specialists with hardware, software, and training issues. Assisted in all technology related happenings including but not limited to monitoring of the network, maintaining over 1200 machines on campus, implementing of best hardware and software practices in the classroom, trainings, and installations.
Part of district wide initiative with Virtual Learning Environments through Moodle and Web Presence.
McNeil High School Round Rock ISD - AP Statistics Teacher
Responsible for the AP Statistics program as well as the assistance in development of curriculum and instruction through technology for secondary math subjects.
I was chosen to be a Connected Classroom teacher due to my advanced use of technology.
90% passing rate for my students on the difficult AP Statistics College Board Exam. Over half of those students received one of the top 2 scores possible.
Ross S. Sterling High School Goose Creek Consolidated ISD - AP Statistics and Geometry Teacher
Responsible for the AP Statistics program as well as the development of curriculum and instruction through technology for all secondary math subjects.
Further responsibilities included lesson plan submission, the carrying out of daily activities, grading, discipline, teacher conferencing, ARD meetings, and all necessary interaction with members of administration.
* Project lead for intervention programs in areas related to math.
East Harris County Youth Program Houston, TX - Teacher Elementary Math
Responsible for the planning and daily implementation of lesson plans, activities, and evaluation.
Ross S. Sterling High School Goose Creek Consolidated ISD - Long Term Substitute Teacher AP Statistics and Geometry
Responsible for lesson plans, carrying out of daily activities, grading, discipline, teacher conferencing, ARD meetings, and all necessary interaction with members of administration.
*One of three teachers selected for the Bill Gates Grant after school tutorial program in Algebra I.
Ross S. Sterling High School Goose Creek Consolidated ISD - Long Term Substitute Teacher Algebra II and Integrated Physics and Chemistry
Job duties were the same as those of a salaried, certified teacher including lesson plans, carrying out of daily activities, grading,
discipline, teacher conferencing, ARD meetings, and all necessary interaction with members of administration.
Student Counseling and Guidance Center Goose Creek Consolidated ISD - Credit Recovery Teacher Algebra I
I was responsible for pilot program in which students could obtain credit for their previous semester if all TEKS were met.
Third Base After School Child Care Program Austin, TX - Youth Caregiver and Counselor
I was directly responsible for care and safety of children participating in the after school program.
Activity planning on a daily basis includes outdoor, recreational and cooperative games as well as arts, crafts, and other indoor activities.
Ross S. Sterling High School Goose Creek Consolidated ISD - Long Term Substitute Teacher English I
Job duties were the same as those of a salaried, certified teacher including lesson plans, carrying out of daily activities, grading, discipline, teacher conferencing, ARD meetings, and all necessary interaction with members of administration.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Minor in Education
University of Texas
Kingwood College Alternative Certification Program
Texas Teaching Certificate: http://tinyurl.com/ya9z4ok