Alan Pilkenton
1529 Rosalind Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-475-9838
alan.pilkenton@gmail.com
Summary of Skills
Computer Hardware/Software Experience/Skills
- 3 years exerience maintaining Mac OS X server, update user accounts/logins
- 3 years experience maintaining Windows 2000 server, update software, configuring user environment
- Proficient in Mac OS X and Windows XP operating systems
- 15 years experience in hardware and software installation on both Windows and Mac computers
- Proficient in MicroSoft Word Excel,Powerpoint and Windows Movie Maker software
- Profiencet in Mac OS X software: iMovie, iPhoto, Mail, Keynote, Pages, Apple Works, iWeb and iDVD
- Experience building web sites using HTML and CSS code
- Experience creating blogs for use as an insturctional tool using Edublogs, Blogger and Word Press
- Working knowledge of online course management systems: Angel, Blackboard, Moodle and Edmodo
- Working knowledge of MicroSoft remote desktop
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, Corel Painter and Adobe Illustrator software
- Working knowledge of open source software: NvU, Gimp, Blender, Google Docs, and Audacity
Organization
- Researched, authored and awarded $300,000 Comprehensive School Reform grant
- Authored ELA assessments for grades K-2
- Authored and awarded MACUL Technology MiChampions Grant
- Authored and awarded $1000 Grand Rapids Art Council Grant
- Authored and awarded Picturing America in Michigan Grant for K-12 schools
- Kept accurate attendance records using MicroSoft Excel speadsheet
- Created database for MicroSociety bank using File Maker Pro software
- Organized quarterly parent nights for MicroSociety Program
- Organized quarterly MicroSociety Student Town Meetings
Project Management and Leadership
- Coordinated grant-funded Comprehensive School Reform model, MicroSociety
- Developed and managed yearly MicroSociety budget of $100,000
- Supervised and trained staff of 20 in MicroSociety curriculum
- Lead team of teachers in action planning 4 times per year
- Lead/coached MicroSociety student government
- Lead student run Kiwanis Builders Club
- Coordinated implementation of school core curriculum
- Reseached and developed school curriculum map for ELA, grades K-8
- Co-authored School Improvement Plans, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006
- Chairperson of School Improvement Committee, 2003-2006
- Worked collaboratively with classroom teachers in integrating technology
- Mentored first year teachers
- Served as leader of MACUL MiChampions technology teaching team
Communication
- Authored weekly Micro Memo to staff
- Produced monthly MicroSociety parent letter
- Authored MicroSociety Facilitator handbook
- Created school brochures used to showcase MicroSociety Program
- Produced instructional DVDs for use in promotion of MicroSociety Program
- Acted as spokesperson for MicroSociety Program, delivering presentations to local business partners
Teaching and Instruction
- Researched, developed and delivered professional development in the dynamic delivery of MicroSociety curriculum to academic faculty/staff
- Planned and delivered daily lesson plans in Computer Technology and Visual Arts to racially diverse and disadvantaged students in grades K-9
- Developed and delivered enrichment class curriculum for youth and adults
- Taught Adobe Photoshop to students 6-8 grade
- Taught Digital Photography to students 2-6 grade
- Taught adult educators creative use of Adobe Photoshop
- Attended MicroSociety National Conference, 2003-2006
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Professional Teaching Experience
Continuing Studies Teacher June 2008-present
Kendall College of Art and Design
Grand Rapids, MI
K-8 Grade Computer Technology Teacher August 2006-present
Holy Name of Jesus School/The Potter’s House School
Wyoming, MI
K-8 Grade Visual Arts/Technology  Teacher August 2006-present
Holy Name of Jesus School
Wyoming, MI
MicroSociety Curriculum Coordinator August 2004-July 2006
Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy
Lansing, MI
K-8 Grade Visual Arts Teacher August 1996-August 2004
Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy
Lansing, MI
Kindergarten/Preschool Teacher 1989-1996
Educational Child Care Center, Inc.
Lansing, MI
Educational Experience
Masters of Arts, Educational Media and Technology August 2007
Michigan State Univeristy, East Lansing, MI
Post Bachelors Degree, Teacher Education May 1996
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Elementary Education
Certification: K-5 all subjects, K-8 Technology
Professional Certificate Awarded May 2007
Bachelors of Science, Psychology June 1992
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Major: Human Development/Psychology
Specialization: Child/Adolescent Behavior
Associate of Arts, Human Services June 1989
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Major: Child Development
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Community Service
Educational Child Care Center Inc., Board of Directors Member, 2002-2006
Kiwanis Club of Lansing, member, 2005-2006
Kiwanis Builders Club Advisor, Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, 2005-2006
Professional Affiliations
Mid-Michigan Education Association, MMEA, Association Vice President, 2002-2005
National Education Association, NEA, member, 2002-2005
Michigan Art Education Association, MAEA, member, 1996-present
National Art Education Association, NAEA, member, 1996-present
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning, MACUL, member, 1999-present
Professional Conference Presentations
Collaborative Tools For Learning Conference- November 2008
“Blogs, Blogs, Blogs: Creative Users for Blogs In Education”
Michigan Art Education Association Conference-November 2009
“Arty Tech: How to Integrate Technology Into The Art Classroom”
Certification/Training
REMC8 Teaching and Learning Online Certificate – 2009
Verizon ThinkFinity Certified Field Trainer – 2009
MACUL MiChampions Training – 2008
