Curriculum Vitae

Dr. John C. McGarvey, Ed.D.

Secondary computer science and graphic design teacher, higher education lecturer, curriculum designer, and public history website builder with long-standing work in educational technology, web development, and teacher preparation.

Selected Achievements

  • College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles.
  • Two students achieved perfect scores on the AP Computer Science Principles exam, awarded to less than 1% of test-takers.
  • Faculty Recognition for 94.7% AP Exam Pass Rate, 2019.
  • District Teacher of the Year, Bonita Unified, 2012.
  • Teacher of the Year, Bonita High School, 2012.
  • Teacher of the Month recognitions at Bonita and San Dimas High Schools.

Education

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration

2010

University of California, Irvine and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

  • Dissertation: "Blackboard vs. MySpace: Tracing Urban Adolescent Identities and Literacy Practices within Class and out-of-Class Online Communities."
  • Research interests include adolescent literacy practices, equity and access in computer science, gamification and learning, and instructional strategies for teaching programming to adolescents.

Master of Arts, Educational Technology

1994

Azusa Pacific University, School of Education

Comprehensive board and exam: Impact of Telecommunications on K-12 Education.

Bachelor of Arts, History and International Studies

1991

Azusa Pacific University

Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Chi, and Outstanding Graduate Awards in History and International Studies.

Teaching Experience

Secondary Computer Science and Graphic Design Teacher

2008-Present

Bonita High School, Bonita Unified School District, La Verne, CA

  • Department Chair, Electives Department, 2011-2022.
  • Implemented and taught AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles.
  • Developed and taught Graphic Design, Web Design and Development, Game Design and Development, and Introduction to Computer Science.
  • Designed, piloted, and implemented the school website redesign.

Summer School Teacher

1994-2020

Mt. San Antonio College and Bonita Unified School District

Taught U.S. History, Introduction to Computer Applications, Game Design, and World History.

Social Science and Electives Teacher

1992-2008

San Dimas High School, Bonita Unified School District, San Dimas, CA

  • Established an integrated Freshman Core with cross-curricular projects including Archeological Dig, Orienteering, and the Mono Lake Living Lab.
  • Implemented one of the first ROP / Web Design courses in Los Angeles County.
  • Taught AP World History and served as Journalism Teacher and Advisor.
  • Mentor Teacher for new teacher induction and staff training.

Technology Coordinator / Curriculum Specialist

1995-2005

San Dimas High School, San Dimas, CA

  • Worked with faculty to integrate technology into curriculum.
  • Planned staff development and trained teachers.
  • Evaluated software, purchased equipment, and developed a web-based content management system for lessons, homework, and parent communication.

Higher Education Experience

Lecturer

2001-Present

California State Polytechnic University, College of Education and Integrative Studies, Pomona

Developed syllabi, weekly labs, course structures, and assessments for courses in social science methods, teaching foundations, clinical practice, educational website design, game design for educators, graphic design and animation, multimedia production, and educational computer literacy.

Mentor Teacher

Summers 2017-2019

Claremont Graduate School, School of Education

Modeled instructional practices and mentored teaching candidates in a five-week clinical World History teaching experience.

Adjunct Professor

1997-2005

Azusa Pacific University, School of Education

Taught online, hybrid, and face-to-face educational technology courses, including emerging trends, global learning and tele-collaboration, and web design for educators.

Certifications and Professional Development

  • Learning How to Learn, Coursera Certificate2023
  • CSAwesome Summer Extended Professional Development in Java2021
  • Using the Active Learning Cycle in Online Courses, ACUE2020
  • Adobe Creative Educator Certificate2020
  • Teaching Remotely: A Practical Guide, NC State2020
  • Beauty and Joy of Computing Summer Institute, Harvey Mudd College2016

Projects

Smudge Pot Site

Worked with high school students to research the 50-year football rivalry between San Dimas and Bonita High Schools; designed, developed, and published the site in 2022.

School Websites

Designed and supported previous school websites for Bonita High School and San Dimas High School, including staff training to improve communication with students, staff, and parents.

Moodle Server

Implemented, trained, and administered Moodle learning management servers for San Dimas High School, Bonita High School, and a personal server from 2002-2022.

Mono Lake Living Lab

Spearheaded a yearlong interdisciplinary project examining water politics, field research, salinity, water levels, student publishing, and field-based historical and environmental inquiry.

Selected Presentations and Trainings

  • Educational Implications of ChatGPT, Bonita High School Staff Development Day, 2023.
  • Secondary Canvas Training: Using Canvas in Distance Learning, Bonita Unified District Staff Development, 2020.
  • Make Learning Computer Science at Any Grade a "SNAP!", National CaliE (formerly CUE) Conference, 2017.
  • Developing Mobile Augmented Learning Experiences, Bonita Unified BETA Conference, 2016.
  • Redesigned, Implemented and Trained Staff on School Website, Bonita High School, 2015.
  • Digital High School Staff Development, San Dimas High School, 1999-2001.
  • Integrating Internet Training for Educators, LA County Office of Education, 1996-1997.

Service, Grants, and International Experience

Committee Work

Served as Electives Department Chair, School Leadership Committee member, interview panel member, WASC Focus Group Co-Chair, technology committee chair/member, professional development committee chair/member, and district social science curriculum committee member.

Grants

Received La Verne / San Dimas Educational Foundation grants for the Smudge Pot website project and district-wide classroom technology implementation, plus a PC Day Grant for integrating computers into a World Cultures classroom.

International Experience

Participated in a European Cultural History Tour through Eastern Michigan University and anti-apartheid cultural exchange, service, and protest activities in South Africa, London, and Los Angeles.