Brandy Wales

574.596.3828
brandywortinger@gmail.com
Chicago, IL
@MrsWalesTales
mswortinger.weebly.com
educationaltechvideos.com

Education
MASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
Michigan State University
Expected: 05/17
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Elementary Education
Indiana University
12/06
TEACHING LICENSE
State of Illinois K-9

Accomplishments
Authored UChicago Grant
$4,000 Recipient

iPad Educators Author

Moving to the E-Portfolio

Common Sense Media

Is K Too Early to Tweet?

Training
Building Learning Communities
Culture of Thinking, Project Zero
BER iPad Institute
Responsive Classroom I
Navigating Diversity and Sexuality
Conferencing, Carl Anderson
Academy for Exceptional Teaching
Technology Producers, Jim Utecht

Professional Summary
Dedicated teacher approaching 10 years of career experience in education. Highly
adept in integrating technology to create rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning
experiences for diverse learners, authentically assessing student understanding, and
conducting meaningful professional development. Demonstrates excellent
organizational, communication, and team building skills.

Experience
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LABORATORY SCHOOLS
08/16 Present
Computer Science Teacher + Technology Integration Specialist
Chicago, IL
Design and implement lower school computer science program
Support teachers in educational technology integration
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LABORATORY SCHOOLS
08/15 8/16
Third Grade Teacher
Chicago, IL
Research and design technology-infused, content-rich curriculum
Assessed student understanding through Evernote portfolios, anecdotal notes,
rubrics, and narrative reports
LIVE OAK SCHOOL
08/14 08/15
Fourth Grade Teacher
San Francisco, CA
Cooperated with co-teacher to design interdisciplinary, cross-curricular units
Administered classroom trainings to introduce students to new technologies
ALT SCHOOL
06/14 08/14
iPad Curriculum Development Consultant
San Francisco, CA
Collaborated with researchers and technologists to create AltSchools
signature Personalized Learning Plans for 14/15 school year
Provided feedback on pilot programs associated with class design, pedagogy,
scheduling, and classroom tools
CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL
08/08 08/14
Fourth Grade Teacher
Chicago, IL
Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers to research and
develop computer literacy program as member of Computer Science Team
Trained more than 70 faculty members across departments on new
technology initiatives
Designed www.ccsancientegypt.weebly.com with team of 3 for history unit
Mentored two graduate student teachers in curriculum design, assessment
and classroom management
Elected as Lower School representative to chair fundraising efforts for Annual
Giving Campaign 3 consecutive years
Integrated technology through 1:1 laptop/iPad program
SYCAMORE SCHOOL
08/07 06/08
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Indianapolis, IN
Organized and marketed school-wide fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation
Launched and documented ecology unit with a three day, overnight trip to
Camp Tecumseh with 42 students