Precious R.

Goodson
80 Rountree Road, Riverdale, Georgia 30274
404-723-6503
Evening Phone 770 477-5113
goodson_p@att.net

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS
- M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Educational Technology along with 7 years of experien
ce integrating technology within instruction
- Possess learning management and computer software skills. Proficient in
use of information technologies; Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Micros
oft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Adobe InDesign, and Web Des
ign.
- Strong oral presentation skills and written communication skills. Skille
d at motivating and training staff. Team player, detail-oriented and able to per
form multiple tasks.
- Excellent relations with clients, co-workers and business associates.
- Experienced in social technologies, webpage design and technology tools.

EDUCATION AND OTHER CREDENTIALS

- Doctor of Philosophy in Education in Training and Performance Improvemen
t, (Ph.D)
Earned Credits: 48 shrs, 18 courses needed to complete PhD
Capella University, Online (2005-Present)
- (Ed.S.) Education Specialist in Technology in Education (2008) ~ Major
GPA: 3.9
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Technology in Education (2005) ~ Major G
PA: 3.8
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
- (BS) Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (2001) ~ Major GP
A: 3.8
State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
- Early Childhood Certification (K-5)/State of Georgia

KEY STRENGTHS
Needs Analysis ~ Design and Development of Curriculum ~ Strategic Planning and R
ealignment ~ Program Development ~ Process Improvement ~ Team Building and Devel
opment ~ Communications and Presentations

EXPERIENCE
Technology Integration
- Researched websites, videos and articles to aid in background material a
nd instruction of course. Reviewed new technology and developments in education
and training and redelivered to staff, eliminating costs to outsourcing companie
s.
- Recommended improvements and developed action plans to resolve problems
with the use of technology tools.
- Played an integral role for the advancement and alignment of technology
plans by conducting interviews, developing case studies, and analyzing data.
- Designed an instructional website to serve as a reference material for e
ducators.
- Developed website including for local elementary school, expanding commu
nication opportunities with parents and community.
- Set up web tools, training materials and training schedules to ensure th
e successful implementation of technology integration projects
- Scheduled plans to ensure adherence to instructional pacing and curricul
um guides
Administrative Support
- Devised plans to integrate technology and lead a variety of professional
development programs for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Provided recommendations on software and web-based curriculum programs t
o promote advancement of student achievement, and reduce costs of after-school t
utorials.
- Created standard operating procedures with thorough explanation of job d
uties, resulting in an increase of job productivity by 65%.
- Streamlined existing organization and filing systems in electronic folde
rs that allow instructors and students to easily locate and access all necessary
documents.
- Actively participate to more than 50 conferences, workshops, and profess
ional development meetings that were held both locally and nationwide.
Education and Training
- Conducted workshops on teaching with technology to more than 60 staff me
mbers
- Delivered methods to 7 different types of learners through multiple inte
lligence philosophies.
- Designed multiple instructional and web-based training aides for both cl
assroom and online use.
- Aligned course and curriculum structure with different learning needs of
students with various ages.
- Formulated methodologies to boost the effectiveness of various training
and educational materials.
- Communicated educational objectives and championed them by identifying i
ts purpose and performance learning relationships.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each learning objective, including analyz
ing curriculum guidelines and pacing charts for each subject-matter content area
; designed and analyzed effectiveness of assessments for more than 120 students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on the development of lesson plans as well
as proper coordination of course instruction.
- Determined over 700 suitable performance assessments, rubrics, and learn
ing maps to define student mastery.
Communication and Relationship Building
- Assessed the effectiveness of current practices, implementing a broad ar
ray of best practices and unique approaches, to optimize educational and develop
ment programs.
- Cultivated and maintained long-term relationship with teachers, administ
rators, parents, and community members.
- Communicated with administration to address ongoing concerns and strateg
ies of web technologies

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
- Web Developing Tools: Adobe InDesign, SchoolDesk, First Class Communicat
ions, Adobe Photoshop, Netscape Composer, DreamWeaver, NovusCMS (Content Manage
ment System), MS FrontPage, HTML, Java Script, and SnagIt
- Automation and Office Software: MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, Lotus
Notes, Outlook Express, Inspiration, and FileMaker Pro
- Other: Adobe Connect, Camtasia Studio, MS Publisher, BlackBoard Course
Management System, Stationary Studio, MicroWorlds Pro, Reading for Meaning, SMAR
T Board, and Promethean ActivBoard
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, 2000, 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgia State University-Atlanta, GA
PART TIME INSTRUCTOR Aug 2005-Present
Winn Army Community Hospital, Ft. Stewart, GA
RED CROSS VOLUNTEER Jun 2010-Aug 2010
Clayton County Public Schools- Jonesboro, GA
TEACHER/TRAINER / WEBMASTER Jul 2008-Jun 2010
DeKalb County Public Schools-Decatur, GA
WEBMASTER / TRAINER / TEACHER Jun 2005-Jul 2008
IBM-Atlanta, GA
INTERN/TECHNICAL WRITER Aug 1998-Jan 2000
Tascor at IBM-Atlanta, GA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Apr 1997-Jun 1998
Child Support Services of Georgia
LEGAL SECRETARY Apr 1995-Jul 1996
Department of Human Resources
LEGAL SECRETARY Jan 1991-Mar 1995

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Fort Stewart â⠬â Winn Army Community Hospital, 2010
- As wife of Wounded Soldier, assisted families during American Red Cross
pre-deployment fair
Habitat For Humanity, 2005
- Assembled meals for elderly
American Heart Association, 2004
- Completed walk-run training program and raised over $500 to support Trai
n to End Stroke campaign
Student Georgia Educators: Dekalb College Chapter, 1998
- Wrote and procured National Educators Association grant and was awarded
funding for after-school program
- Served as Executive Officer for Student Georgia Association of Educators
(SGAE)