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Michael A. Espinos 535 Crest Dr. 224-232-7038 Cary, IL 60013 [email protected] Professional Objective To continue my role as a STEAM Educator in a position where I can continue to develop new methods of educating students and inspiring creativity with the best educational technology. Education Quincy University, Quincy, IL Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, December, 2012 College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL Associates in Arts, June 2002 Skills & Qualifications Developed new teaching methods and curriculum for STEAM Education. Active in Professional Learning Communities locally and nationally. Proficient with programming, soldering/electronics, Sphero, Makey Makey, 3D Printing, Autodesk, Cura, OS X, Windows, Linux (Debian, Mint, Ubuntu, Kodi, Raspbian), Chrome OS, Arduino, Minecraft, Adobe Suite and many other educational technology tools. Professional Experience Huntley Consolidated Unit School District 158, Algonquin, IL 08/2014 - Current District158.org STEAM Educator, 6th-8th Grade Develop a new curriculum and methods for teaching STEAM. Demonstrably improve the performance of students at all achievement levels. Support staff in improving their use of Learning Management Systems. Adapt content for students with Individualized Education Plans. Addison School District 4, Addison, IL 10/2013 – 06/2014 ASD4.org Facilitated Aide, 8th Grade Used technology in the classroom to motivate readers and improve comprehension skills with the Accelerated Reading Program. Worked with small groups to enrich learning and provide extra support where needed. Supported my team in meeting the needs of the students. Integrated learning with other teachers to maximize exposure to content. Team taught with Special Education push-in classes and English Language Learners. Substitute Teaching, Various School Districts 01/2013 – 10/2013 Substitute Teacher Used classroom management techniques in a variety of environments and situations. Adapted quickly to the different educational needs of each classroom. Seamlessly taught lessons provide by teachers. Participate as a member of each school’s community. Created and improved on lessons when needed. Professional Learning Communities Various Online Educator Resource Communities including Stackexchange, Thingiverse, podcasts, etc. 2012-2016 C2E2, Presenter 2015,2016 Illinois Computer Educators Conference, Presenter 2015,2016 EdCamp Illinois, Presenter 2016 Denver Comic Con/ Pop Culture Classroom, Presenter 2016

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Michael A. Espinos 535 Crest Dr. 224-232-7038 Cary, IL 60013 [email protected]

Professional Objective

To continue my role as a STEAM Educator in a position where I can continue to develop new methods of educating students and

inspiring creativity with the best educational technology.

Education

Quincy University, Quincy, IL

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, December, 2012

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Associates in Arts, June 2002

Skills & Qualifications

Developed new teaching methods and curriculum for STEAM Education. Active in Professional Learning Communities locally and

nationally. Proficient with programming, soldering/electronics, Sphero, Makey Makey, 3D Printing, Autodesk, Cura, OS X, Windows,

Linux (Debian, Mint, Ubuntu, Kodi, Raspbian), Chrome OS, Arduino, Minecraft, Adobe Suite and many other educational technology

tools.

Professional Experience

Huntley Consolidated Unit School District 158, Algonquin, IL 08/2014 - Current

District158.org

STEAM Educator, 6th-8th Grade

Develop a new curriculum and methods for teaching STEAM.

Demonstrably improve the performance of students at all achievement levels.

Support staff in improving their use of Learning Management Systems.

Adapt content for students with Individualized Education Plans.

Addison School District 4, Addison, IL 10/2013 – 06/2014

ASD4.org

Facilitated Aide, 8th Grade

Used technology in the classroom to motivate readers and improve comprehension skills with the Accelerated Reading

Program.

Worked with small groups to enrich learning and provide extra support where needed.

Supported my team in meeting the needs of the students.

Integrated learning with other teachers to maximize exposure to content.

Team taught with Special Education push-in classes and English Language Learners.

Substitute Teaching, Various School Districts 01/2013 – 10/2013

Substitute Teacher

Used classroom management techniques in a variety of environments and situations.

Adapted quickly to the different educational needs of each classroom.

Seamlessly taught lessons provide by teachers.

Participate as a member of each school’s community.

Created and improved on lessons when needed.

Professional Learning Communities

Various Online Educator Resource Communities including Stackexchange, Thingiverse, podcasts, etc. 2012-2016

C2E2, Presenter 2015,2016

Illinois Computer Educators Conference, Presenter 2015,2016

EdCamp Illinois, Presenter 2016

Denver Comic Con/ Pop Culture Classroom, Presenter 2016