Biography: Mary B. Reid

·        Classroom teacher with over 12 years experience

·        June, 1998- September, 1999, KNC Software, LLC, Los Angeles, CA

·        Internet Research and Curriculum Development Specialist

·        Promoted to Content Manager, Fall, 1998

·        Managed and supervise staff of content writers and computer support staff

·        Managed the content, development, and maintenance of content on KNC's four web sites

·        Developed a training manual for KNC Software that is utilized in the training of school districts in the use of the KNC Software package

·        Conducted staff development training for school districts throughout the United States

·        1994 – Present, Nuview Union School District,  Nuevo, CA

·        Resource Specialist

·        Technology Mentor Teacher

·        Conducted staff development for district personnel in the areas of computers, technology, and how to utilize the Internet in the classroom

·        Taught Extended Education courses for California State University, San Bernardino that concentrated on utilizing technology in the classroom

·        Designed and implemented unique service delivery model for special education students

Education:

·        July, 1999- Present, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

·        Master of Science – Education

·        Specialization in Instructional Design

·        Spring 1998, California State University, San Bernardino, CA

·        PC Technical Support Specialist

·        Certificate program designed to give fundamental knowledge and skills for maintaining  PC’s and Networks

·        1986 – 1988, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

·        Bachelor of Arts – Special Education

·        Emphasis in Emotional Handicaps and Learning Disabilities

Presentation Experience:

·        Presenter at Connected Classroom Conference and Exposition, February, 2000, Chicago, IL

·        Presenter at CLMS/CLHS Technology 2000 Conference, January, 2000, Monterey, CA

·        Technology presenter at 33^rd Annual California Reading Association Conference, November, 1999, Long Beach, CA

·        Presenter at 22^nd Annual California League of Middle Schools Conference, March, 1999, San Diego, CA

·        Presenter at 18^th Annual California Association of Resource Specialists Conference, February, 1999, San Francisco, CA

·        Internet Trainer for Chicago Public School System in the use of KNC Software and educational web sites, January, 1999

·        Internet Trainer for New York City Schools in the use of KNC Software and educational web sites, December, 1998

·        Presenter at Connected Classroom Conference and Exposition, 1998, Anaheim, CA

·        Technology Presenter at 32^nd Annual California Reading Association Conference in Sacramento, CA

·        Presenter at 17^th Annual California Association of Resource Specialists Conference in San Diego, CA

·        Awarded California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) grant as a technology teacher for Riverside County for the 1997-98 school year

Credentials:

·        California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Expires September, 2001

·        California Professional Clear Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education, Expires September, 2001

·        California Professional Clear Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence

Professional Affiliations:

·        California Reading Association

·        International Reading Association

·        Computer Using Educators