Robin Peralta Resume

1. Robin Peralta
6214 Paddington Lane
Centreville, VA 20120
703-409-8821
candimegs@gmail.com
MISSION STATEMENT
I have been in the field of education for 23+ years. I am passionate about teaching students and teachers how to integrate technology into their daily assignments along with school/class projects. My love is divided between the creative side of technology (video, music, art, graphic design, etc.) and the many ways technology can be used to improve communication between students and teachers and students with each other. Integrating different forms of technology has the power to bring life to conventional and unconventional school subjects. Teachers and students deserve the opportunity to challenge themselves and integrating technology is one of those ways that may give students the extra little push they need to make what they are learning meaningful and memorable. It is my mission to look for a position interested in pushing that envelope toward technology integration.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
06/2012-12/2013
Primary Education Private Tutor Centreville, VA
Tutored elementary (2nd through 3rd grade) student in reading, writing, science, and arithmetic
2006-Present
Education Collaborators
Help other school’s interested in beginning a 1:1 program during their decision making process
08/19/91-11/24/2014 Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA
Laptop Program Director (promoted 4/15/1998 – 11/24/2014)
 Created, coordinated and managed all facets of the EHS laptop program to include: Interviewing and selecting vendors & manufacturers, selecting laptops and tablets each year, purchasing all necessary supplies, creating and updating all printable/web material for new students & parents, creating and updating all school required laptop/tablet images, distribution of all new student required laptops/tablets, reimaging all returning student required laptops/tablets at the start of each new school year, developed and maintained repair database in Access, serviced all student and faculty school laptops/tablets by troubleshooting conflicts with hardware and software, replacing warrantied and insured parts and rebuilding entire when necessary, ordering replacement parts, provided backup help-desk support for faculty, hired, trained and managed L.A.T.E.R. (Laptop and Technology Emergency Repair) students for help-desk support, created LA.T.E.R. Office manual; maintained/updated on annual basis, created Laptop Training Manual; maintained/updated on annual basis
Additional Duties:
 Created/maintained Technology Support pages on Episcopal High School web site
 Created, authored and administrated the EHS Tech Support Web Site Newsletter - http://rep768.wix.com/alittlelater
 Served as a member of the ACT (Academic Committee for Technology) group which met to discuss technology integration in the school
 Attend Education and Computer Conferences annually in an effort to keep current with technology and technology integration in the classroom
 Present skills training presentations at Education and Computer Conferences (ThinkTank 2005, Lausanne Laptop Institute 2005, ThinkTank 2006, ThinkTank 2007, Lausanne Laptop Institute 2007)
 Coordinate and teach Technology Integration Workshops to ninth through twelfth grade students, as necessary
 Organize and lead meetings with the Technology Department to discuss Laptop Program issues, when necessary
 Meeting with Director of Technology and other members of the TECC Department on a regular basis to assess needs and recommend suitable technology

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 Assist the Director of Technology and the Director of Curriculum Technology by
 Providing workshops and training for faculty in educational technology skills and applications in classrooms with curriculum lessons requiring the use of technology
 Supporting faculty in developing units, projects, or other educational technology applications within their curriculum, as needed
 Supporting faculty in developing a 1:1 learning environment in their classrooms
 Aiding in the implementation of differentiated instructional techniques for both adult and student learners
 Aid faculty members in the use of Web 2.0 applications in an effort to integrate the use of technology in their classrooms to reach students across the world (wiki’s, blogs, websites)
 Serve as a member of the ACT (Academic Committee for Technology) group which meets to discuss technology integration in classrooms and beta test hardware, such as tablet pc’s (convertibles) and software, such
Teaching Staff (2000-2014):
 Teach A+ Technician Course as Independent Study
 4-5 week orientation classes to all new students (9-12 grade). Classes consisted of the following (school year specific): School specific network usage (Network logon (Novell, Active Directory), GroupWise, Acceptable Use Policy), MS Office Suite applications, Internet safety, digital citizenship, Cyber-bullying, basic web design (Nvu & Word), Windows Journal, LMS usage (Blackboard, Canvas), Paint (animated gifs), Fujitsu MS tablet features, plagiarism, copyright & public domain, basic video applications and rendering,
 Formed a production company (Peechez Productions) with students at EHS resulting in “Without A Laptop” training video (School Year 2006/07). Included, but not limited to, storyboarding, script writing, costume design, location scouting, casting, directing, editing.
Technology Integration Specialist (2012):
 Worked with Chinese teacher to help integrate Web 2.0 applications (wikis & blogs) to her classroom. Worked with her entire class to create video diaries and a music video students shared with a class in China.
 Worked with a French teacher to introduce web design to his students in order to create a project in lieu of using PowerPoint.
Telecommunications Specialist (1998-2014):
 Administrator for Meridian 1 phone system, providing phone and voicemail service to 600+ faculty, staff and students
 Recorded all main messages for the attendance console, as well as messages for all students sharing extensions
 Created and maintained all documentation, records, usage guides for phone system.
Additional Activities (2012-2014)
 Serve as a member of the Episcopal High School Activities Committee
Technology Assistant (promoted 11/1997)
 Editor for EHS technology web pages, staff/student software trainer (Windows 3.1/95, MS Word 6.0, 7.0, 97, Lotus 123, MS Excel, MS Publisher), help-desk and email manager (GroupWise 5.0), administrative support for Director of Technology, phone system administrator (Lucent System 25), system administrator for business office (Novell 4.1); assisted Director of Technology manage beta 1:1 laptop program. As assistant to the beta 1:1 laptop program, it was my job to research vendors, service support centers and manufacturers. Due to Board constraints our 1:1 program began as a BYOD, however, the decision was madt to permit a selection of one particular manufacturer’s computers and encourage parents to participate in the program. It was my job to create all documentation sent to parents outlining the benefits of the program, including support and service.
Telecommunications Specialist (promoted 11/97)
 Created RFP to replace System 25 Telecom system with updated phone switch to handle voicemail and phone system for 400+ students and approximately 150 staff and faculty. Worked with company to install and train

3. Robin Peralta
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staff and faculty in the use of the new phone system (Meridian 61). Managed voicemail, add, removes and changes to switch until phones began switching over to VoIP (2013).
Human Resources Manager/System Administrator/Telecommunications Manager/Administrative Assistant to Treasurer (promoted 2/1996)
 Administrative support to the Treasurer; human resources, benefits administration, system administrator (Novell 4.1), phone system administrator (AT&T System 25), web publications
Business Office Secretary (8/19/1991 – 2/16/1996)
 Administrative support to Treasurer, Business Manager, Plant Manager, Financial Aid Director, Summer Programs Director, and Project Manager; clerical staff software trainer (Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0, 7.0, Lotus 123, Microsoft Publisher); requisition’s manager/purchasing agent, office publications (newsletters), accounts receivables, data entry; Xerox copy repair; assistant to Post Office Manager
10/90-07/91 City of Pass Christian Pass Christian, MS
 Secretary/Administrative Assistant – Offices of Code Enforcement/Community Development/Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjusment/Historic Preservation/Harbor Commission/Pass Christian Municipal Court/Mayor of Pass Christian
EDUCATION
08/2013 - Present Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ  Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology
05/18/2013 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
 Integrating Technology in Schools with an Emphasis in K-12
 Graduated Suma Cum Laude
 Member, Golden Key International Honour Society
06/24/2001 Strayer University Manassas, VA
 Graduated, Cum Laude, BS, Computer Networking
 Member, Alpha Lamda Honor Society
1980-1981 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
 Course of Study, Music Appreciation
1980 Belton, HS Belton, TX
 Graduated, Honors in Music
1976-1979 Hanau American High School Hanau, Germany
CERTIFICATIONS
07/10 Fujistu Service Technician
06/13 IBM/Lenovo Service Technician
04/02 CompTIA A+® Certified Professional
CONTINUING EDUCATION
06/10 IBM Mobile Systems; IBM Warranty Basics for Technicians Exam; Certificate 06/10 IBM Warranty Basics for Administrators Exam; Certificate
06/06 IBM Mobile Systems; IBM Warranty Basics for Technicians Exam; Certificate

4. Robin Peralta
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06/02 IBM Warranty Basics for Administrators Exam; Certificate
04/02 A+ Operating Software Exam; passed 04/02 A+ Core Hardware Exam; passed
03/02 A+ Certification; Certificate
07/01 Meridian Option 11-81-C Familiarization; Certificate 03/98 Meridian Mail Release12 System Administration;
03/98 Meridian Mail Features, Admin & Applications; Certificate 07/96 NetWare 4.1 Administration; Novell Education; Certificate 04/96 Blackbaud University Student Billing; Certificate
10/94 MS Word 6.0/Advanced Training; Certificate 07/94 MS Word 6.0/Intermediate Training; Certificate 12/93 Proficiency in Windows, 3.1 Training; Certificate 03/91 Basic NALS Legal Training Course; Certificate 06/89 Computer Introduction Training; Certificate
SEMINARS/SKILLS ENHANCEMENT
10/93 The Indispensable Assistant
08/93 Power Communication Skills for Women 04/92 Proofreading Skills
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Expert in Windows 7, MS Office, Access, Publisher, Paint, Windows Movie Maker 2.6
 Familiar with iPad, mini-MAC, Google Apps, Kindle, Windows 8, Surface RT
 Serve as President, Hanau American High School Alumni Association
 Chief writer and editor (July 2003 – May 2010) for London Towne HOA newsletter (The London Towne Crier)
 London Towne HOA Committee member for Parking Regulation Committee and Guidelines Committee. (Helped rewrite HOA guidelines; helped write HOA Parking Regulation guidelines.)
 Created and maintained Home Owners Association web site for London Towne HOA
 Created and maintain alumni web site for Hanau American High School (www.hanauhigh.org)
 Created and maintained web site for Westfield High School Color Guard
 Coordinated and organized multi-year reunion for Hanau American High School, Germany (July 2000, July 2005)
 Served as Secretary (3/02-3/03) and President (3/03-5/2010) of the London Towne Home Owners Association
REFERENCES
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