The Course of My Life

Joyce Lourenço Pereira

I am an enthusiastic educator with a passion for using technology in innovative ways that will increase
student learning and the professional development of my fellow colleagues.

Professional Experience

Atlanta International School, 2015- present
Location: Atlanta, Georgia- USA

• Teacher of: Computer Science for grades 6th-10th
  
• IB DP Computer Science instructor for grades 11 and 12
• Computer Science Curriculum developer for grades 6th-12th

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International School of Curitiba, 2009-2015
Location: Curitiba, Paraná- Brazil

• Learning and Innovation Coordinator
• Instructional Technology Coordinator
• Member of Secondary Leadership Team
• Teacher of: IB Information Technology in a Global Society, Design Technology, Learning and Leadership 21st Century Advisory,
  Creativity and Design Lab (Middle School elective) and MediaBlast (after-school Multimedia Club)
• Middle School Advisor 
• Edmodo Ambassador
• Member of School-Wide Leadership Team (2011-2013)
• Teacher of 7th and 8th grade Science and MultiMedia Elective (2009-2010)
• Teacher of 6th grade Humanities (January 2009-June 2009)

Honea Path Elementary School, 2007-2008
Location: Honea Path, South Carolina- USA

• Teacher of 4th Grade Math and Science

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Education

     Master of Science Education
     Specialization: Educational Leadership, 2013

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   Bachelor of Science 
   Elementary Education, 2007
   Award:  Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2007

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Certification

• Apple Distinguished Educator (Class of 2015), July 2015
• Google in Education- Brazil Summit, November 2013
• International Baccalaureate- Information Technology in a Global Society, July 2010
• South Carolina State Board of Education- Educator Certificate, June 2007

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Publications and Presentations

• ISTE 2016- July 2016
  Presentation 1-in-3: From WORKsheets to LEARNING Guides: Moving from static to interactive learning​
  
• AASSA Conference "Redefining Relevance"- March 2014
  Presenter: Invisible Technology Integration
  Presentation: Busting the Mobile Monster Myth
• AASSA Conference "Finding the Balance: Inspired and Informed Teaching"- March 2013
  Presenter: Instructional Technology Integration: A Comprehensive Approach
• University of Central Florida "Information Fluency Conference"- March 2012
  Presenter: Implementing Edmodo into K-12 Schools (pg. 6)
  Dr. Kevin Yee, PhD
• Windows to ISC- April 2011
  Article: Integrating Technology in the Classroom (pg. 8-9)
• AASSA Conference "Connecting Kids with the Future"- March 2011
  Presenter: The 21st Century Classroom and Web 2.0

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Educational Training

I am responsible for developing tutorials, training and workshops for students, faculty and parents.
Please click on the links below for samples:

• iTunesU Course Enrollment
• Evernote Clipper on iPad
• Edmodo: Parent Sign-Up
• Technology Workshop: Strategic Plan for Instructional Tech Integration
• Technology @ ISC

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Generated Course Materials

I have developed Google Sites and iTunesU Courses for the classes I teach.
Please click on the links below for samples of my work:
* When enrolling in my iTunesU course please give 24 hours for your request to be accepted.

• 6th Grade Digital Literacy and Citizenship (iTunesU)
• 11th Grade Unit: "Big Brother is Watching You"
  Big Brother is Watching You (iTunesU)
  Designed for the Dump (Google Site)

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Professional Development

Professional development I have received:

• Harvard Graduate School of Education and Project Zero "Creating Cultures of Thinking"- online course, 2016
• IB DP Computer Science- online course, 2016
• BETT Latin Ameria Leadership Summit- Rio de Janeiro, 2014
• AASSA Conference "Redefining Relevance" - Sao Paulo, 2014
• Google in Education Brazil Summit- Rio de Janeiro, 2013
• AASSA Conference "Finding the Balance: Inspired and Informed Teaching"- Buenos Aires, 2013
• Innovate: 2013 "Re-imagining Schools" -Sao Paulo, 2013
• Information Fluency Conference "Information Fluency and the Digital Divide"- University of Central Florida, 2012
• AASSA Conference "Connecting Kids with the Future"- Campinas, 2011
• IB Information Technology in a Global Society-  Montezuma, 2010
• IB Information Technology in a Global Society- online course, 2010

Technology Skills

Proficient user for professional  purposes of: 
* Click on links to view samples.

• Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Mapping
  
• JupiterGrades and JunoEd
• Edmodo
• ManageBac
• Cloud Computing
• PC and MAC platforms

• Microsoft Office
• Google Suite- Apps for Education
• Web 2.0 tools
  - Digital Storytelling
  - Powerful Presentations
  - Digital Media

• iTunesU
• iBooks Author
• iMovie
• iPhotography
• QR codes

• Student ePortfolios
• ScreenCasting
  
• Wix 
  - Collaborative Unit
  - SAAC
  - Knowledge Bowl 2013
  

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Instructional Technology Integration

• Web 2.0 tools
• Social Learning Platform: Edmodo
• Google Apps for Education
• 1:1 iPad (BYOD)
• Design Technology (6-8)
• Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum Implementation (K-12)
• MediaBlast (after school program responsible for Senior Movie, hallway monitor and student developed websites)

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Languages 

• English- Native proficiency
• Portuguese- Native proficiency

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