ESMERALDA SOTO
Chicago,IL
Summary
Technology leader with over 18 years of experience in both instructional technology management and education.
Accomplished Computer Science Teacher with many years of academic instruction focused on technology use and application. Expert in developing comprehensive curriculum to address current technology evolution and innovation. Personable communicator proven to deliver engaging lessons to target learning objectives and prepare students for success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Science, Robotics and Engineering Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Established environments conducive to learning
- Prepared lessons, taught classes, and assessed students on mastery of course content.
- Graded papers and provided feedback to students promptly to improve understanding of difficult concepts.
- Designed course syllabus to allow students to plan for complex projects and learn course objectives.
- Developed curricula, lessons and test plans to maximize student success.
Technology Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools
08.2006 - 01.2021
- Performed system administration duties by monitoring and modifying student profiles and resetting passwords.
- Debugged, troubleshot and diagnosed issues with the network, and over 1,000 computers and peripheral devices.
- Configured devices, set up computers and updated software in 2 computer labs.
- Managed purchasing, administered budgets and coordinated documentation.
- Resolved wireless LAN and WAN connectivity issues to alleviate downtime.
- Provided ongoing staff training on new innovations to integrate innovations into instruction and administration.
- Updated school website with events, announcements, news and images.
- Maintained active inventory of hardware and software licenses using TipWeb.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Installed new hardware and oversaw maintenance of existing hardware to provide support for users.
Education
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE - TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL12-2026
MASTER OF ARTS WITH K-12 CERTIFICATION - TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL12.2015
MASTER OF ARTS - SECONDARY EDUCATION (INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY)
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL12.2012
BACHELORS - COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL02.2006
Skills
- Excellent visual, oral and written communication skills
- Computer and Software repair/maintenance
- Builds and Maintains effective relationships
- MS Office
- Google Apps for Education
- GoGuardian Admin/Teacher
- Asset management
- LMS knowledge- Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard & Google Classroom
- Programming languages
- Hardware lessons
- Web development
- Colleague communication
Activities
- BOTBALL Robotics Coach, 2015 - 2023
- Girls Who Code Program Facilitator, 2018 - 2021
- TechCrew Help Desk Instructor, 2006 - 2014
- PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) member, 2015 - 2021
- Highlighted in the ITS Connect February 2014 edition as a Techco Superstar, 02/01/14
- Named an Innovative Educator at MOUSE's 15-year anniversary celebration, 2013
- Part of the schools CIWP (Continuous Improvement Work Plan), 2015-2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Computer Science, Robotics and Engineering Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Technology Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools
08.2006 - 01.2021
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE - TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF ARTS WITH K-12 CERTIFICATION - TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF ARTS - SECONDARY EDUCATION (INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY)
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS - COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
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