DARREN DENNSTEDT

12336 East Bates Circle Aurora, CO 80014 (720)-933-2431 ddennstedt@cherrycreekschools.org

TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
E-Learning | Information Technology | K-12 Education Dedicated educator with 15+-year career helping students learn through technology. Expertise in all facets of engaging, interactive classroom instruction, motivation, and multimedia learning through student-centered activities and integrated lessons. Skilled in collaborating with students and teachers to achieve instructional objectives. Instrumental in streamlining, improving, and processing e-Learning resources, and producing and implementing technology solutions. Uncompromising advocate of the view that all children can learn and facilitator of learning through a positive environment that encourages student exploration and promotes self-esteem. Technical proficiency in MS Office, Wordpress, TechSmith Camtasia and Snagit, Audacity, iMovie, Garageband, and Edmodo. Additional core competencies include: Technology Professional Development Peer Coaching Digital Language Learning Staff Supervision & Training Program Implementation SmartBoard Software Application Instructional Technology Online Classes & Blended Learning Cooperative Learning Learning Management Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO 2000-Present Public School Teacher Plan, manage, and deliver leadership, technology, and effective science instruction to all students Address the needs of students with modern technical learning modalities Combine face-to-face interaction and online time into Best Practices for Online Teaching and Blended Learning Create an engaging, positive learning environment featuring integrated curriculum, hands-on lessons, and computer applications Participate in the C4T-Computers for Teachers district program and Technology Leadership Cohort Design and develop E-Learning opportunities and training programs for students and staff Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO 1997-2000 Public School Teacher Organized a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time Conducted activities that provided students with opportunities for scholastic curiosity Structured whole group, small group, and individual instruction to accommodate different learning styles Jefferson Hills, Lakewood, CO 1995-1997 Supervisor-Treatment Counselor Trained new employees on behavior modification and milieu management for adolescent clients Supervised adolescent psychiatric treatment units while developing programming and treatment curriculum EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Master of Arts Candidate in Information and Learning Technologies University of Colorado, Denver, CO May 2013 Teaching License Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO May 1997 Bachelor of Arts in Communication University of Colorado, Denver, CO May 1991 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts University of Colorado, Denver, CO May 1991