Michael Hakkarinen
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EDUCATION
Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Masters of Education, 2002 Concentration: Elementary Education & Instructional Technology
University of Maryland at College Park
Bachelor of Arts, 1994 Major: English
CERTIFICATIONS
Utah State Board of Education Basic Elementary Education Certified Teacher Grades 1-8 - Current
Utah State Board of Education Educational Technology Endorsement - Current
Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificated Teacher 2002-2013
EXPERIENCE
December 2014 - Current UEN (Utah Education Network)
Instructional Technology Trainer / Online Professional Development Instructor
Plans and organizes training and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff focusing on instructional technology. Responsible for training, modeling, and assisting teachers in integrating technology in the classroom to improve student achievement. Prepares materials for and conducts professional development training programs. Determines training objectives. Writes training programs, including outlines, text, handouts, and activities.
July 2013 – December 2014 Canyons School District
Department of Technology Services / Instructional Technology
EdTech – Teacher Specialist
Department of Technology Services / Instructional Technology
Technology Resource Teacher
Spring 2008 - July 2013 Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD
Summer 2009 Discovery Communications – Discovery Educator’s Network
August 2005 – July 2007 Emmitsburg Elementary School (FCPS)
Teacher of Technology & Enrichment 2005-2006
Grade 3 Classroom Teacher 2006-2007
School Year 2004-2005 Tuscarora Elementary School (FCPS)
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
School Years 2002-2004 and 2009-2010 Lewistown Elementary School (FCPS)
Grades 4-5 Classroom Teacher
July-December 2000 Whittier Elementary School (FCPS)
Summer Academy & Teacher Internship
COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVMENT
2013-Current UCET – Utah Coalition for Educational Technology
2006-Current ISTE – International Society for Technology in Education
2006-2012 MSET - Maryland Society for Educational Technology
2011-2012 Frederick County Public Schools BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Exploratory Committee
2011-2012 Mount Saint Mary’s University Technology Committee
2007-2012 Lewistown Elementary School Improvement & Technology Team
2008-2009 Frederick County Public Schools Digital Citizenship Curriculum Development Team
2007-2009 Frederick County Public Schools Teacher Website Task Force
[email protected]
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Masters of Education, 2002 Concentration: Elementary Education & Instructional Technology
University of Maryland at College Park
Bachelor of Arts, 1994 Major: English
CERTIFICATIONS
Utah State Board of Education Basic Elementary Education Certified Teacher Grades 1-8 - Current
Utah State Board of Education Educational Technology Endorsement - Current
Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificated Teacher 2002-2013
EXPERIENCE
December 2014 - Current UEN (Utah Education Network)
Instructional Technology Trainer / Online Professional Development Instructor
Plans and organizes training and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff focusing on instructional technology. Responsible for training, modeling, and assisting teachers in integrating technology in the classroom to improve student achievement. Prepares materials for and conducts professional development training programs. Determines training objectives. Writes training programs, including outlines, text, handouts, and activities.
- Teach current & new technology - related courses to an audience consisting mostly of public education employees.
- Developed a Canvas Course for Utah Teachers new to teaching online
- Actively participates in department planning, course & website development
- Recognize & Support departmental goals including project planning, implementation & promotion.
- Represent UEN products, resources & professional development at conferences, seminars & meetings as needed.
July 2013 – December 2014 Canyons School District
Department of Technology Services / Instructional Technology
EdTech – Teacher Specialist
- Provide professional development and support to teachers, staff, and administrators at elementary and high schools throughout the school district
- Current School Assignments = Hillcrest High, Willow Springs Elementary, and The Jordan Valley School
- Instructor for CSD Pro Learning Classes, CSD Online Courses, and Ed Tech Endorsement Courses
- Project team lead of the CSD Docs Program to provide cloud based collaborative online storage and initiate the use of Chromebooks among schools for all staff and students
- Project team lead of the CSD Ed Tech Blog
- Contributing member of the Canvas Team, Film Festival Committee, and Flipin’ Utah Conference
Department of Technology Services / Instructional Technology
Technology Resource Teacher
- Support the integration of instructional technology across all grade levels and curriculum by creating and implementing new training programs, workshops, lessons, and online tutorials
- Work collaboratively with school staff, administration, and School Improvement Teams to create technology plans aligned with the school’s improvement plan
- Provide consultation and integration strategies for Curriculum Specialists working to embed technology-rich projects and instruction into county curriculum, classroom lessons, and assessments
- Created online resources, tutorials, and paper resources to support the integration of technology into instruction for a diverse audience of teachers - available at http://sites.fcps.org/trt
- Awarded a 2008 MICCA Grant for the purchase of an eInstruction “Classroom Performance System” to support Comprehension assessment and instruction at Lewistown Elementary
Spring 2008 - July 2013 Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD
- Instructor of both Undergraduate and Graduate level education courses
MEDUC614: Assistive & Adaptive Technology (Spring 2008)
MEDUC616: Role of Technology Resource Teacher (Spring 2011)
MEDUC599MS: Technology for Learning at Mother Seton School (Fall 2011)
MEDUC504: Technology for Learning (Summer 2012)
EDUC316: Technology In the Classroom (Summer 2012)
Summer 2009 Discovery Communications – Discovery Educator’s Network
- Worked with the “DEN” to create and share professional development content supporting the use of Discovery Education in curriculum and instruction
- Presented in Discovery Education display area at ISTE 2009, Washington, DC
- Participated in the 2009 “DEN Institute”, San Francisco, California
August 2005 – July 2007 Emmitsburg Elementary School (FCPS)
Teacher of Technology & Enrichment 2005-2006
Grade 3 Classroom Teacher 2006-2007
- Initiated the use of Palm Handheld computers by both staff and students across all grade levels
- Created a school “Computer Lab Website” featuring lessons, activities, and resources that teachers and students could access throughout the school building or at home to support the FCPS curriculum
- Taught weekly computer lab lessons with classroom teachers to all grade level classes encouraging the use of technology to support curriculum by classroom teachers, and to promote technological literacy among all students
- Integrated technology into enrichment groups and projects using digital cameras, digital video, handheld GPS devises, and handheld computers
- Secured a Tablet PC through Assistive Technology for use by a child with vision impairment
- Presented at MICCA 2006 on how to use Tablet PCs in the elementary school classroom and shared poster presentation on success with handhelds
- Facilitated workshops on using Palm Handhelds and CPS eInstruction
- Introduced students to video podcasts to encourage independent reading
School Year 2004-2005 Tuscarora Elementary School (FCPS)
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
- Assisted in implementing new technology with the opening of school, including Interactive Whiteboards, Handheld PCs for teachers, CPS eInstruction class sets, and laptop / projection carts
- Collaborated with teachers to create a school website that featured news, updates, and important information for the new staff and community
- Directed students in using digital video to create and edit movies
- Assisted in the piloting of the first wireless school environment in FCPS system
School Years 2002-2004 and 2009-2010 Lewistown Elementary School (FCPS)
Grades 4-5 Classroom Teacher
- Maintained a classroom webpage with full support of classroom activities and interactive plan book for students and families to access from home
- Utilized a classroom blog to extend discourse and communication between students
- Created a digital plan book using HP iPAQ handheld computer
- Used digital video to create and edit films with students
July-December 2000 Whittier Elementary School (FCPS)
Summer Academy & Teacher Internship
- Developed an understanding for the value of instructional technology in the classroom through the use of laptop computers, projectors, and document cameras
COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVMENT
2013-Current UCET – Utah Coalition for Educational Technology
2006-Current ISTE – International Society for Technology in Education
2006-2012 MSET - Maryland Society for Educational Technology
2011-2012 Frederick County Public Schools BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Exploratory Committee
2011-2012 Mount Saint Mary’s University Technology Committee
2007-2012 Lewistown Elementary School Improvement & Technology Team
2008-2009 Frederick County Public Schools Digital Citizenship Curriculum Development Team
2007-2009 Frederick County Public Schools Teacher Website Task Force