Margaret
Lion
4521 N. Shelburne Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47404-1219, (812) 876-8408
margaret_lion@yahoo.com –
www.margaretsworld.com
PROFILE
• Technology teacher/trainer
• Web designer
• Community leader and spokesperson
• Program coordinator/administrator
• Supervisor and volunteer manager
• Grant writer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Indiana University / Bloomington , Indiana (2005 – present)
Adjunct Faculty , School of Health , Physical Education & Recreation
Teach P200 Microcomputer Applications in Kinesiology
• Facilitate learning for students
• Administer tests
• Manage classroom and class Web site
• Evaluate student performance
Documentation Specialist , Computer Support Department, School of Continuing Studies,
• Write documentation and training manuals for new software
• Create skins for Dragon software
• Document evaluations of school's classes
• Alert programmers to bugs in the new software
Phi Delta Kappa / Bloomington, Indiana (2003 – present)
Evaluation Consultant
Evaluate child care programs for the Community Alliance to Promote Education
grant.
• Visit child care providers
• Evaluate child care providers using the ECERS-R instrument
• Report findings to Phi Delta Kappa
Ivy Tech State College
/ Bloomington, Indiana (2002 – present)
Adjunct Faculty, Corporate & Community Services and Design Technology
Teach computer classes for Ivy Tech to businesses and community members.
• Prepare classroom and syllabus
• Facilitate learning for adult students
• Administer tests
• Write training manuals
Indiana University &
Purdue University at Indianapolis, Department of Computer Science /
Indianapolis, Indiana
Instructor (2000 - 2001)
• Taught and organized N241 Web Design
• Administered classroom and distance learning class
• Created lesson plans
• Evaluated student work
• Coached students during class lab time
• Answered student questions during class in person and via email
• Managed class website
• Designed and administered classroom instruction
• Created lesson and job aids for student use
Grader (1999 – 2004)
• Consult with instructor to determine grading scale
• Evaluate student projects and assign grades
Indiana Web Academy
/ Indianapolis & Bloomington, Indiana (2001 - 2002)
Education Coordinator
Worked with regional Indiana school corporations providing technology training
and technical assistance.
• Demonstrated the use of new and award-winning technology programs
• Instructed educators on best methods for teaching with technology
• Assisted school website creation
• Recruited schools for membership in the Indiana Web Academy
• Instructed students how to make websites
• Taught a variety of software applications to Indiana educators including the Microsoft Office Suite, Dreamweaver, and a course on curriculum alignment
Rockman Et Al
/ Bloomington, Indiana (2000 to 2001)
Research Associate
Assisted in the evaluation of educational technology programs for public/private
schools and educational organizations. Assisted in office management.
• Created teacher surveys about instructional technology for website
• Analyzed survey data and wrote survey reports
• Created and maintained client relationships throughout evaluation process
• Observed client interactions and reported on client program progress
Governor's Commission
For A Drug-Free Indiana / Bloomington, Indiana (1996 to 2000)
Associate Director/Community Consultant
Organized and gave technical assistance to volunteer community groups in seven
counties across southern Indiana. Designed regional trainings and instructional
materials. Facilitated community meetings. Recruited youth and adult volunteers
for regional and statewide conferences. Led implementation of new uses of technology.
• Increased attendance by 300% through audioconferencing for regional meetings
• Revived dormant countywide volunteer groups
• Selected by state to work on Commission website design team
• Formed partnership between Commission and PBS for special project
• Created regional office website
• Managed staff and clients in work projects
Educational Services,
Radio /TV Services/ Bloomington, Indiana (1994 to 1996)
Educational Television Services Coordinator
Managed television channel (WTIU School Zone) and educational programs (including
Sesame Street Preschool Educational Program). Managed the selection and scheduling
of educational programming for WTIU School Zone. Promoted use of public television
resources within schools, libraries, and social service agencies. Represented
MATHLINE to middle school teachers and IU School of Education. Wrote grants,
controlled program budgets, and developed/coordinated teleconferencing.
• Won national award for educational outreach program given by PBS
• Tripled number of Sesame Street Preschool Educational Program participants
• Arranged for MATHLINE to be offered for college credit
• Offered position of MATHLINE State Coordinator
• Aided in creation of HoosierNet, a non-profit Internet company
• Managed several databases of client information
• Managed several employees working for School Zone and Educational Services office
Research
For Better Schools / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1990 to 1993)
Research and Dissemination Assistant
Supervised information dissemination efforts to rural schools. Co-wrote grant
proposals for study of distance learning and rural education ($150,000). Created
and managed the Rural Information Exchange.
• Led workshops at two international conferences on distance learning
• Consulted with New Jersey Department of Education about technology implementation in schools
• Authored ERIC document on distance learning
• Designed and coordinated a regional distance learning conference
• Co-authored an ERIC-CRESS document on Native American education
EDUCATION
M.S., Instructional
Systems Technology / Indiana University
B.A., Theatre and Drama / Indiana University
SPECIAL SKILLS
Teaching technology, web design, leadership and public speaking, project planning and coordination, supervision, grant writing, distance learning, problem solving, and communication with a wide variety of business and social cultures.
Software Knowledge: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Outlook Express, Excel, Access, FrontPage, FrontPage Express, Dreamweaver, Internet Explorer, SSH Secure Shell, Telnet, Netscape, Netscape Composer, Claris Home Page, Adobe Photoshop, Adaptec Easy CD Creator, NetStudio Easy Web Graphics, ScanSoft OmniPage Pro, Paint Shop Pro, Palm Desktop for CLIE, Inspiration/Kidspiration, and Graphers.
Designed Web Sites: Sites found at Margaret’s World - www.margaretsworld.com.
Written Training Manuals: Access for Beginners, Advanced Access, Advanced Excel, Advanced Word, PowerPoint for the Absolute Beginner, Advanced PowerPoint, How to Buy A Digital Camera, and Classroom Technology Development: Technology and the IVY Tech State College Instructor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Graduate
of Bob Pike's Creative Training Techniques Seminar
• Completed the Web Developer Series Certification / University Information
Technology Services
• Graduated from Bloomington Area Microenterprises Initiative, February
- April 1997
• Received Grantsmanship Training Center Certification for grant writing
workshop
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
• Served on
the planning and marketing committees of HoosierNet, a non-profit Internet service
provider based in Monroe County
• Served as an Indiana University FASE Mentor
• Produced, directed, and wrote plays for children's theater troupe the
"Mini-Mummers"
• Gave workshop on creating websites at the Frymier Institute for Ethical
Leadership sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa
• Delivered workshop on creating and maintaining effective websites at
Indiana vocational educators conference in fall of 2001
• Served on the Monroe County Community School Corporation Technology
Planning Committee
HONORS & AWARDS
• Received
1996 Award from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library for promoting
reading
• Honors Thespian from International Thespian Society
• Won national award for outreach program from PBS
References Available Upon Request