Jonathan Liu, M.A.
[email me for contact info]
Jon@jonliu.com

OBJECTIVE

Challenging position working with technology in education that will encourage higher order thinking skills and creative application of my talents using various hardware and software tools. I am highly skilled in computer operation and instruction for both Mac and PC compatible systems, and I possess excellent communication skills at both interpersonal and written levels.

WORK HISTORY


June 2008 - Present
Middle School Technology Director, Denver School of Science and Technology
Denver, CO

  • Computers and technology instruction for students in grades 6 - 8
  • Work closely with other faculty team members to develop integrated technology curriculum
  • Founding Staff Member

Aug 2004 - June 2008
Technology Instructor, PSUSD
Desert Hot Springs, CA

  • Computers and technology instruction for students in grades 9 - 12
  • Create lesson plans, work closely with other technology team members to develop curriculum
  • Department Chair, Technology/Business Team
  • Yearbook Publication Advisor
  • 2008 Class Advisor

Sep 2002 - Sep 2006
Wakeboard Boot Camp, Summer Camp Director
Palm Springs, CA
  • Planning, hiring, media relations, marketing, develop training manuals, management of day to day operations, and web site design and maintenance
  • Fiscal planning for monthly, yearly, and long term budgets
  • Provide instruction for summer camp kids ages 7 - 17

Sep 2003 - Aug 2004
Substitute Teacher
Redlands, CA

  • All ages and grades K-12
  • Redlands Unified School District, Corona/Norco Unified, and the South Eastern California Conference

Aug 2003 - Nov 2003
University of Redlands, Technology Intern
Redlands, CA
  • Assist professors and students with any software or hardware problems
  • Maintaining the computer lab facilities and mobile carts, troubleshooting and diagnostic repair, special projects, and workshop instruction

Aug 2000 - Jun 2003
Loma Linda Academy, Computer Services/P.E. Teacher
Loma Linda, CA
  • Software installation for the faculty and staff, hardware installation and setup, troubleshooting and diagnostics, LAN, technical assistance, and software and hardware in-service
  • Part-Time Physical Education Teacher

Pine Springs Ranch, Assistant Director
Jun 1998 - Aug 2002
Idyllwild, CA
  • Assistant director to the water-ski department
  • Year round ropes course instructor/maintenance personnel
  • Provided instruction, camper management, developing guidelines, staff instruction, staff training, planning all aspects of operation, and supervising staff and students while at the facilities



EDUCATION

Pepperdine University
Masters of Educational Technology
4.0 GPA - Graduated with Honors, July 2005

University Of Redlands
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Business - Expires 6-30-09

National American University
B.S. Business Administration, May 2003



SKILLS

Advanced HTML Web design
Javascript, PHP, MySQL
Actionscript, CSS, XML
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks
iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD
FileMaker Pro, Quickbooks
Professional Audio and Video Production



PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Phi Delta Kappa
Professional Education Association

Computer Using Educators (CUE)



CERTIFICATES

SB2042 Business Single Subject Teaching Credential (June 30, 2004)
CPR / First Aid (June 2005)
SSAT - Business (Nov 2003)
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard (May 2003)
CBEST (June 2001)
Ropes Course Certified
AWSA Certified Level 1 Boat driver



REFERENCES

Gladly provided upon request.