John C. McGarvey
Professional Resume
Education
Masters of Education
Azusa Pacific University
Educational Technology July 1994, G.P.A. 4.00
Bachelor of Arts
Azusa Pacific University
History and International Studies, G.P.A. 3.84
Credentials
Single Subject Clear Credential, State of California
(Authorization History)
Supplementary Credential, State of California
(Authorization Computer Applications)
Regional Occupational Preliminary Credential,
State of California (Authorization Telecommunications)
Teaching Experience
Teacher, San Dimas High School, 1993–Present.
Classes Taught: A.P World History, World Cultures, Accelerated World Cultures,
U.S. History, World History, Journalism, Introduction to Computers, ROP
Internet /Webmaster and member of a Freshman integrated Core.
- Piloted and established an integrated Freshman Core made up of Math, Science, Social Science and English teachers.
- Developed several integrated Core projects including: Archeological Dig, Orienteering, and the Mono Lake Living Lab.
Adjunct Professor, Azusa Pacific University, CA. 1997Present. Classes Taught:
- Emerging Trends in Educational Technology
- Global Learning and Telecollaboration
- Web Design for Educators
Lecturer, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2001-Present.
- GED–513: Web Programming Class in JavaScript and CGI-Perl Scripting.
- GED–580: Advanced Web Programming in DHTML, PHP and MySQL.
Mentor Teacher, Bonita Unified School District, 1996-2000.
Independent Study Teacher, Sierra Vista High School, Whittier Union High School District, 1995-1998.
- Individualized teaching and counseling to an at–risk student population.
Substitute Teacher, Azusa Unified School District, 1991-1992.
Related Work
Technology / Curriculum Specialist,San Dimas High, 2002-Present. (Two periods released per day).
- Work with faculty to infuse technology into the curriculum.
- Oversee staff development committee and plan overall staff development.
- Demonstrate lessons using technology as a tool to access, process, present and apply information.
- Designed and developed web based content management system for sandimashigh.com. Teachers use site to post lessons and homework and communicate with parents and students.
- Implemented web based course management system (Moodle) for high school staff.
WebMaster, Consultant, 1997-Present.
- Webmaster for the following web sites: San Dimas High School, bonitateachers.org, weatheredtrellis.com and johnmcgarvey.com.
- Proficient in html, JavaScript, basic Perl – CGI, PHP and MySQL scripting.
- Programs Used: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Microsoft Office.
Technology and Digital High School Committee, Member, San Dimas High School, 1994-Present.
- Developed San Dimas High Technology Plan.
- Researched and wrote Staff Development section of the Digital High School Grant.
Professional Development Committee, San Dimas High School , Chair 2002-Present, Member, 1995-1999.
- Responsible for planning and implementing professional development for late start and buy back days for high school staff.
Site Technology Specialist, San Dimas High School, 1995-2000
- Responsible for training teachers, troubleshooting, evaluating software, and purchasing equipment.
Studies Abroad
- European Cultural History Tour, Eastern Michigan University, Fall 1990.
- Koinonia in South Africa, Summer 1989.
Achievements
- Teacher of the Month, San Dimas High School, December 2003, June 1999, September 1995, October 1994.
- Computer Using Educators, 1996-Present.
- PC DAY Grant, 1998. Won eight computers for World Cultures classes in a statewide competitive grant.
- La Verne / San Dimas Educational Foundation Grant, 1998 and 1999.
- Technology Teacher Leaders, County of Los Angles, Cadre 4, Fall 1996.
- Magna Cum Laude, 1991.
- Outstanding Graduate Awards, History and International Studies, 1991. University Award given to top graduate in each major.
- Alpha Chi, 1991.
Presentations
- Using a School Site Content Management System, Designed, developed, and trained high school staff on how to add information to a PHP/MySQL based school web site, May, 2002.-Present.
- Digital High School Staff Development, Designed and implemented a 30 hour staff development program to train 60 high school teachers on basic computer use, Fall 1999-Spring 2000.
- Information Literacy and the Internet, Presentation to the faculty of Bonita High School, Bonita Unified School District, August 1999.
- Using the Internet in the One Computer Classroom. Presentation at the East San Gabriel CUE conference, Spring, 1999.
- Internet Training for Educators, Trained twenty members of the Lone Hill Middle School and San Dimas High School staff for ten hours on how to integrate the Internet into instruction, Spring and Fall 1997.
- Computer Applications for the Social Science Classroom, Trained the Social Science Department of San Dimas High School on how to integrate several pieces of software to meet state social science standards, Fall 1996.
- PowerPoint for Educators, Trained San Dimas High School staff on basic use of PowerPoint, Spring 1997.
Recommendatoins
Available upon Request