Michelle Dame

Teacher, Computer Design, Desktop Publishing, Photography

Michelle_Dame@dpsk12.org

Multi disciplined teacher committed to the academic and social success of every
student in a multicultural classroom. Establish effective protocols for individual
needs and backgrounds students and staff; promote collegiate communication
and technology involvement; Highly qualified to teach a diverse learning base; I
am skilled using team collaboration to meet various needs of my students.
Veteran teacher with excellent communication skills. Highly organized and driven
with the innate ability to complete a variety of tasks. Use of effective and efficient
methods of teaching while focusing on the learning needs of every students to
create scaffolded lessons.
Educator possessing strong leadership qualities and the capacity to manage
challenging behavior calmly and effectively. Establishes positive relationships
with students/fellow professionals and parents.

Highlights

Project Based/ Problem based/ Experiential Learning

Critical thinking
Team teaching
Multi-cultural instruction
Differentiated instruction

Administrative Experience
Successfully coordinate equipment, schedules, and student accommodations for district
interims, and state testing.
Train school staff in ethics and logistics for all state testing.
Serve on district RPF board to evaluate hardware proposals for site based equipment.
Supervise and evaluate student teachers, and observational hours from University of
Denver, and Metropolitan State College.
Implement and train staff using district and state computer applications

Experience
Computer Design/ Photography Teacher

2015-2016

North High School

TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR/ TEACHER , STR, SAL

Morey Middle School

2007-2015

Michelle_Dame@dpsk12.org

Design and build problem based learning curriculum to create an environment where
every student is successful.
Curriculum design incorporates a wide variety of online and computer based software
including visual arts, fine arts, graphic arts, audio visual equipment, and photography.
Work collaboratively with students and staff using online tools such as Google Appsteaching students to use online tools for schoolwork.
Employs a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and
maximize individual learning using interdisciplinary projects and working with core team
to enhance student learning.
create and evaluate program for creativity and student involvement in ongoing
manner; I train and support staff in the use of district applications and
equipment.
proven ability to create highly engaging lessons
STR representativeResponsible for purchasing from and monitoring Mill Levy Budget for technology
equipment. Maintain various technology within the building. Schedule technology
equipment including: computers, and audio visual equipment, Supervise grade books and
attendance procedures, Monitor and act as liaison between school and district for
standards based report cards and equipment. Provide training and support in the use, and
development of district curriculum for staff regularly. Conduct training for school staff with
various district applications and software.
SAL representative All duties associated with monitoring and setting up testing in building including online
assessments. Monitor School Folder for testing requirements, and complete reports as
needed. Coordinate testing labs, create master testing schedules, makeups and
accommodations for interims, and state testing, Maintain and upgrade equipment for
CMAS and PARCC. Inservice staff for ethics and logistic training
Serve on the Personnel Committee
DEA/ DESA Instructor

2010-2014

Create and Conduct training for district staff on various software and online programs
integrating technology, common core standards, LEAP and classroom curriculum. Monitor
success of programs

Art and Technology Educator, Denver Public Schools;

1990-2007

Michelle_Dame@dpsk12.org

Education
University of Colorado at Denver, Masters in Instructional Learning Technologies Pending 2015
Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, Colorado 2000-2002 Multimedia Program
Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois 1986-1990 Bachelor of Arts: Art Education

Skills
Knowledgeable using LMS tools such as Versal, Blackboard, and Canvas online tools;
creation and monitoring of websites for student and professional learning; Google Apps
for Education; Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and Flash; Microsoft
Office Suite; iMovie; Autodesk tools; Various web tools; Scratch; Google Sketchup,
Garageband; Geometers Sketchpad; and Apple Remote Desktop
Proficient in Mac, Dell, iPad, and Chromebook and Promethean equipment

References
Scott Wolf, Principal, Norht High School

Scott_Wolf@dpsk12.org

Dori Claunch, Instructional Superintendent,

Dori_Claunch@dpsk12.org

Noah Tonk, Principal ,Morey Middle School,

Noah_Tonk@dpsk12.org

Carla Cinquegrana, Asst Principal, Morey

Carla_Cinquegrana@dpsk12.org

Leonard Fox, Thomas Jefferson High School,

Leonard_Fox@dpsk12.org

Websites:
http://michelledame.wix.com/northdigitalmedia
http://moreymatters.wikispaces.com/
michelledame.blogspot.com