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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