Laura (Gillies) Hollis Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Saddle River, Nj

Saddle River Day School, a K-12 independent school in Saddle River, NJ - responsible for overseeing all tech-related purchases, campus initiatives and integration projects- collaborate with students and teachers who want to use iPads, interactive whiteboards, skype to schools in other countries, create multimedia projects and more!- help teachers use technology to keep the curriculum current and bring it to life.- develop and provide teacher training - facilitate a student team to provide input on technology initiatives

New York City

• Facilitated meaningful technology integration in PreK-5 classrooms with hands-on curriculum, using Web 2.0, multimedia tools, SMART Board lessons• Designed and delivered professional development opportunities for PreK-12 teachers and administrators• Developed PreK-5 curriculum Google Site for faculty/staff scheduling, meeting notes, communication, collaboration and planning• Led Tech Committee, SMART board group, iPad Exploration group and faculty meetings• Evaluated software and hardware purchases, surveyed faculty and students to assess tech use and needs, assisted in establishing short- and long-term technology plans and policies• Co-designed school-wide technology website featuring initiatives, tutorials and articles for the entire school community use as well as producing instructional and promotional videos • Founded and advised student-led video yearbook after-school program for grades 3-5 to document events during the school year, distributed to each family PreK-5 • Taped and edited videos for on-campus events: such as the school musical, Founder’s Day, Parent’s Day

Los Angeles, Ca

Technology Teaching Duties• Created school-wide integrated technology curriculum (all grade levels)• Taught computer/technology classes (all grade levels)• Created classes for school-wide, student-produced Video Yearbook (2004-2009)• Taught summer school program, movie-making, digital art and creative writing/publishing classes• Collaborated with teachers to provide flexible technology integration solutions to support various curricula, compiled scope and sequence matrix with relevant software assets by subject area• Integrated thematic, project-based learning with technology lessons tied to classroom curriculum• Designed a wide variety of technology training materials (print, web, multi-media) for school faculty and staff and provided classes and one-on-one training for administrators, faculty and students • Interfaced with other schools to keep abreast of educational technology trends• Initiated and led trip for sixth grade student journalists to cover the Presidential Inauguration in 2009, including all fundraising, itinerary planning, trip preparation and promotion. Students covered events, interviewed media professionals, conducted a video chat to campus and created a highlight DVD of the trip.Technology Specialist Duties• Directed technology department support staff • Managed all user permissions, profiles and shared network resources• Provided technology support for computer network including 150+ network devices, 400+ users• Developed and implemented curricular technology budget (hardware and software) of $100K annually• Assisted in compiling and maintaining database of all hardware/software on campus• Integrated media production equipment including steady-cams, digital video cameras, boom mics

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Developed grade-level curriculum, differentiated instruction for a class of 24+ students • Collaborated with 5th grade co-teacher and specialty teachers to create cross-curricular lessons/units• Led classroom instruction in basic subject areas, designed and taught creative writing/theater workshops• Served as a member of the school technology committee • Mentored new teachers (classroom and specialty)

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Developed and implemented grade-level appropriate curriculum incorporating religious studies, ethics, character development (grades K-5)• Coordinated weekly chapel services, delivered sermons• Directed individual and school-wide community service activities (grades K-6)• Created and taught after-school class focusing on leadership and community service (grade 6)

• Recruited, scheduled and coordinated test subjects (ages 9-11) and their caregivers• Administered psychophysiology, social behavior and cognitive assessments • Interviewed caregivers and test subjects• Collected, scored, analyzed and presented data

University Of Southern California

• Recruited, scheduled and coordinated test subjects (ages 9-11) and their caregivers• Administered psychophysiology, social behavior and cognitive assessments • Interviewed caregivers and test subjects• Collected, scored, analyzed and presented data

Msed, Elementary Educaton

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Television, Radio & Film Production

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