SUMMER ALCAUTER

903-508-9927 l salcauter@icloud.com l shiningminds.weebly.com

Skype: @sunnie1492 I 8001 IH-35 Apt. 1933 Austin, TX 78744

An educator who utilizes creativity, language and technology to inspire students

Profile and teachers to express imagination, curiosity and become life long learners.

-Education- -Skills-
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
Fluent in English and Spanish
Abilene Christian University
Photo/Video Software:
Abilene, Texas, May 2000
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Master of Education, Instructional Technology
Final Cut Pro
Sam Houston State University
Camtasia
Huntsville, Texas, May 2016
Motion 5
Digital Learning Tools:
Teaching Certifications
iTunes U Manager
Texas, State Board of Education:
Apple Foundations Trainer
LOTE, Spanish 6-12 (2009-2022)
Google Educator
Technology Applications, EC-12 (2015-2022)
Smartboard
Webdesign with Weebly and Wix

-Experience-
Coordinator of Partnerships, University of Texas at Austin High School, Texas, USA
December 2015-present
Manage English Language Support services provided to Texas schools by UT High School
Serve on leadership team for 25 staff members
Analyze transcripts and curriculum from Latin American countries to recommend credit for
students entering U.S. schools for the first time
Create partnership plans, curriculum analysis and contracts for international schools
participating in a dual diploma program
Present professional development sessions at state conferences
Design informational and marketing materials

Digital Learning Specialist, Palestine ISD, Texas, USA

January 2012-December 2015
Teacher professional development trainer and digital curriculum specialist
Develop multimedia presentations, digital curriculum and courses for teachers and students
Co-Founder of iHeart Devices Technology Conference, Palestine ISD 2013
Design school promotional materials such as commercials, billboards, and websites
Presenter for multiple regional and state educational technology conferences
Supervisor of one to one student iPad initiative for middle and high school campuses
Manager of Mobile Device Management system Airwatch to image and monitor iPads
Grant writing team for TACE grant, 2013
 -Experience Continued-
Spanish Teacher, Palestine ISD, Texas, USA

Award August 2009- June 2012

Teacher of Pre-AP Spanish III, AP Spanish Language and
Palestine ISD Culture, and AP Spanish Literature
Secondary Teacher Added AP Spanish Literature to curriculum at Palestine HS
Founder of Adult English classes for district parents
of the Year, 2011-12
More than doubled number of students taking upper level
Spanish courses and AP exams
Spanish club sponsor

-Additional International Experience-

Adult English Teacher, Modern Language Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
2008
Taught English as a second language to executives and small groups in multinational
corporations such as Sanofi Aventis and TV Azteca

Youth Leader and Curriculum Writer, Iglesia Rio de Vida, Morelia, Mexico,
2002-2007
Co-director of youth ministry, organized weekly small groups and special events
Organized community outreach events and improvement projects, church retreats
Developed curriculum for new members, small groups, and leadership
Praise team leader and lead singer

-Professional Development Presentations-

Texas Distance Learning Conference, March 2017
Region 4 Technology Conference, January 2017
Texas Association of Bilingual Educators, Rio Grande Valley, January 2017
Association of Migrant Educators Texas, November 2016
Effective Border Schools Conference, June 2016
iPadpalooza (Westlake ISD), June 2016
Palestine ISD Back to School Conference, August 2015
Region 4 Technology Conference, January 2015
TASA Midwinter Conference, January 2015
Texas Assessment Conference, February 2015
TCEA, February 2014
TCEA Region 7 Technology Conference (Whitehouse ISD), June 2014
Region 7 Technology Conference (Whitehouse ISD), October 2013
iHeart Device Mobile Device Conference (Palestine ISD), August 2013