a portfolio site by Steve Lawatsch
Professional info
I am a former mathematics teacher at Holt Senior High School in Holt, MI. I started my teaching career in Holt after having completed a year long internship with mentor teacher Mike Lehman. During my internship I developed a keen interest in incorporating technology into my practice which led me to a Masters Degree in Education Technology at Michigan State University.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Natural Science, College of Education
Major: Mathematics Minor: Physics
2010 - present
2010 - present
Teaching Certificate
April 2007
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Education
Teacher Certification Program: Secondary Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Education
Education Technology
Master of Arts
December 2012
• Assisted in the design and implementation of district wide final exams.
• Team taught with special education teachers in special education integrated classes.
• Mentored Michigan State University intern
• Worked with other staff members on ideas for technology integration.
• Assisted other staff members in learning new technologies (Weebly, Google Docs)
Holt Senior High School, Holt, MI.
2007 - present
State of Michigan Certified Secondary Mathematics (EX)
State of Michigan Certified Secondary Physics (DE)
State of Michigan Certified Secondary Educational Technology (NP)
Credentials
Bachelor of Science
April 2006
Teaching Experience
Education Technology Experience
Holt Senior High School, Holt, MI.
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Integrated technology including graphing calculators, TI Navigator Network, Elmo, and various software applications into everyday classroom instruction.
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Collaboratively designed and implemented an online course for at risk students.
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Designed a class wiki page for students to collaborate and summarize their mathematics learning outside the instructional day. Assisted in the design and implementation of district wide final exams.
Education Technology Coursework, Michigan State University
• Teaching for Understanding with Technology (CEP810)
• Adapting Innovative Technology to Education (CEP811)
• Applying Educational Technology to Practice (CEP812)
• Learning in School and Other Settings (CEP800)
• Approaches to Educational Research (CEP822)
• Technology and Leadership (CEP815)
• Teaching K-12 Students Online (CEP820)
• Experience with multiple technologies that can be utilized in an educational setting including Google Drive, Wikispaces, Blogger, Twitter, and Weebly.
Computer Support and Repair Technician, Lansing Community College
• Diagnosed and repaired problems with software and hardware.
• Involvement with organization and implementation of hardware and software upgrades to labs, departments, and buildings.