Ann Heward Garland

annhgarland@aol.com   @AnnHGarland   

SUMMARY

Educational Technology Specialist with international teaching experience. Displays solid proficiency integrating technology into the curriculum. Experienced on-site professional development trainer in digital-based strategies. Designs innovative materials for diverse classroom needs. Creative, adaptable team player. Believes every student has potential.

CREDENTIALS

New York State Certification as Education Technology Specialist:. Initial certificate. MSED Technology Specialist GPA: 4.0. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou): Teacher, High School
• France (Paris):  Teacher, Adult education
• Japan (Tokyo):  Teacher, High School
• Larchmont, NY: Substitute teacher, elementary school

EDUCATION

• Pace University, NY; MSEd Technology Specialist
• Pace University, NY: Master of Public Administration
• University of London, London, England: Post-Graduate Certificate in Education
• Concordia University, Montreal, Canada: TESL Certification
• McGill University, Montreal, Canada: Bachelor of Arts

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SmartBoard, Publisher, multiple cloud-based educational applications, mobile technology, educational apps, social media, MS Office, Donor Perfect, GiftWorks, Nation Builder

CONFERENCES

NERA (Northeastern Educational Research Association), presented student research “Podcasting For Change” to NERA panel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT, Evidence-Based Consulting, Mamaroneck, NY: Consults on Integration of technology into the curriculum using best practice. Provides teaching staff professional development in the field.              

• Consultant, Center for Literacy Enrichment, White Plains, NY: Conducted Professional Development trainings for tutors on Web 2.0 and iPad applications. Developed referral database for tutors. Developing themed curriculum for tutors.

• Consultant, French American School of New York, Larchmont, NY: Conducted Professional Development trainings for teachers on SmartBoard, PowerPoint, and Publisher; one-on-one, group settings and in-class work with teachers and students.

• Consultant, various agencies in Westchester and NY: Trained small non-profits in program evaluation, best practice, and accountability

DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND OPERATIONS, Hedge Funds Care, New York, NY: Overall responsibility for grants management and operations in the agency. Developed best-practice protocol for domestic and international grant making.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NAMI of Westchester, Inc., Elmsford, NY: Assumed overall responsibility for agency while executive director, built chapter capacity

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, The Guidance Center, Inc., New Rochelle, NY: Responsible for developing funds, initiating fundraising strategies and mentoring leadership in a community mental health agency

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, The French-American School of NY, Larchmont, NY: Responsible for setting up initial development office in the school; transformed the cultural attitudes of French nationals towards the idea of fund raising in a private school.

RECENT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

•  At Home On The Sound, Coalition for the Homeless, American Red Cross in Greater NY

LANGUAGES

•  Fluent in French, elementary Spanish and Japanese