黑洞社区

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Emporia State University, 2007
Major: Instructional Design and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Emporia State University, 1996
Major: Elementary Education
Emphasis: Bicultural Studies

PRESENTATIONS
National Presentation Proposals Submitted in 2020
Wood, A.J., Goodvin, S., Thiele, J., and Roberts, E. (February 2021). Flexibility and Grace: How We Can Help Students Meet Internship Requirements Without a Classroom. Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Virtual Conference.

National Conference Presentations
Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (April 2019). Lessons Learned: The Impact of Using Video in Pre-Service Teacher Supervision at Kansas State University. National Field Experience Conference. Greeley, CO.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (March 2019). Beyond YouTube飪�: Using a Cloud-Based Video System to Generate Better Conversations. Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (March 2019). Beyond YouTube飪�: Using a Cloud-Based Video System to Generate Better Conversations. Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (March 2019). Swivl 101: The Power of Video to Improve Teacher Efficacy. Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (February 2019). Demonstration of Swivl video technology as a tool for virtual supervision. Invited Featured Presentation to Educational Leadership SIG by SIG co-chair. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (October 2018). Video Feedback Systems: The Foundation for Pre-Service Teacher Mentoring. Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education E-Learn Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (September 2018). Connecting Feedback and Practice Through Time-Shifted Dialogue. Invited Presentation by Kansas State University Global Campus. Have a Byte Presentation. Manhattan, KS.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (August 2018). Technology as a Tool for Mediating Supervision Processes in Teacher Education. Invited Featured Session by ATE President. Association of Teacher Educators Summer Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (April 2018). Effective Use of Video for Digitally-Mediated Supervision. KSU College of Education Big Picture Day. Manhattan, KS.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (April 2018). Video-Based Feedback Systems: Breaching the Digital Divide to Support Preservice Educators. National Field Experience Conference. Greeley, CO.

Allen, D.S., Wood, A.J. and Ruffley, J. (March 2018). Changing Roles of Partners as a Result
of Political, Social, and Financial Factors. National Association of Professional Development Schools. Jacksonville, FL.

Allen, D.S., and Wood, A.J. (March 2018). Video-Based Feedback Systems. National Association of Professional Development Schools. Jacksonville, FL.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (March 2018). Evaluating Feedback in a Distance Supervision Model: Assessing the Model. National Association of Professional Development Schools. Jacksonville, FL.

Sponberg, E., Wood, A.J., Ruffley, J., Allen, D.S. (March 2018). Next Generation Students: Expectations for Professionalism in Digital Spaces. National Association of Professional Development Schools. Jacksonville, FL.

Wood, A.J., and Allen, D.S. (February 2018). Feedback and Reflection: Utilizing Digitally-Mediated Distance Supervision to Support the Student Intern. Association of Teacher Educators. Las Vegas, NV.

Allen, D.S., and Wood, A.J. (February 2018). Evaluating the Feedback Loop: A Comparison of Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor Feedback as a Factor in Pre-Service Teacher Growth. Association of Teacher Educators. Las Vegas, NV.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D.S. (November 2017). Elements of Feedback: Visibly Better: Working Group on Video Use in Teacher Development. Invited Presentation for the Visibly Better Working Group at the Harvard Center for Educational Policy Research. Boston, MA.

Wood, A.J., Allen, D. S., and Sponberg, E. (April 2017). Using the SWIVL Robot as a Tool for Supervision and Feedback. Invited Breakout Session, National Field Experience Conference, Ruston, LA.

Wood, A.J., Allen, D. S., Sponberg, E., Merritt, E. and Jones, J. (April 2017). Kansas State University: Partnering with Tech Startups to Create a Model for Digitally Mediated Supervision. Invited Keynote Presentation, National Field Experience Conference, Ruston, LA.

Wood, A.J. and Allen, D. S., (March 2017). Destination in Sight: The Continual Journey Towards an Effective Technology-Mediated Supervision Model. National Association of Professional Development Schools, Washington, D.C.
State Presentations

Wood, A.J., and Allen, D.S. (November 2017). Video as a Vehicle: Supporting and Retaining Early Career Teachers. Invited Presentation for the Kansas State Department of Education Retention Summit, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.

Wood, A.J. (February 2016). 7 Ways to Integrate Literacy and Social Studies. Social Studies Symposium, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.

Book Chapters

Allen, D. S., Wood, A. Jill, Sponberg, Erica, & Arnold, Tana (2018). Digitally Mediated Supervision: Redefining Feedback Systems in Field-Based Courses. In T. Hodges, & A. Baum (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Field-Based Teacher Education (pp. 542-564). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-6249-8.ch023

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
黑洞社区, Wichita, KS
2019 鈥� Present Coordinator/Program Chair, Teacher Apprentice Program
College of Applied Studies, School of Education
鈥� provided online support to success coaches and instructors
鈥� created course schedule and assigned instructors for courses in the TAP program
鈥� wrote program report by using data from the first 2 years of the TAP program
鈥� held monthly success coach meetings to provide a discussion forum and disseminate information
鈥� held bi-weekly meetings with TAP Leadership team
鈥� regular proactive communication with success coaches and instructors
鈥� dealt with concerns and issues of 600+ students
鈥� held online trainings for adjunct instructors
鈥� made presentations to Kansas school districts about the TAP program

2019 鈥� Present Instructor/Success Coach, Teacher Apprentice Program College of Applied Studies, School of Education
鈥� taught CI 414 ISAM: Elementary Social Studies Methods
鈥� held weekly Zoom sessions to discuss course content with students
鈥� mentored 15 students in the online TAP program
鈥� had online office hours via Zoom
鈥� provided feedback and evaluation of student-submitted videos throughout the semester

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
2017 鈥� 2019 Teaching Assistant Coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching Program, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
鈥� managed and trained teaching assistants to grade for all courses in the online program and mentor students during their practicum and internship
鈥� assisted in the general delivery of the MAT program courses by communicating with all stakeholders (directors, instructors, teaching assistants, cooperating teachers, school administrators, and students)

2016 鈥� 2017 Teaching Assistant, Master of Arts in Teaching Program,
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
鈥� graded assignments of and mentored students in graduate-level courses

2016 鈥� 2019 Elementary Education Block C Coordinator, Department of
Curriculum and Instruction
鈥� managed all aspects of the Block C methods courses including practicum, course delivery, and student issues

2015 鈥� 2019 Instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
EDEL 462, Teaching Social Studies: K-6
鈥� taught courses of 20+ students effective methods of teaching social studies in an elementary classroom
鈥� created a standards-based curriculum for the course
鈥� managed the course using the Canvas learning management system
鈥� consistently incorporated research-based strategies into classroom instruction
鈥� collaborated with other instructors in the department to create course content
鈥� applied for and received a grant to write a textbook for the course

EDSEC 528, Social Studies Colloquium
鈥� collaborated with faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as local secondary social studies teachers to deliver course content
鈥� managed the course using the Canvas learning management system
鈥� designed relevant course content to help prepare students for the rigors of a secondary social studies classroom

Ellis USD #388, Ellis, KS
2010-2015 9th-10th Grade English Instructor
鈥� designed and implemented lessons based on the Kansas State College and Career Ready Standards

2008-2010 8th Grade Technology Studies Instructor
鈥� developed a class curriculum based on student needs and ISTE standards
鈥� students learned Cyber Citizenship, Internet research skills, the basics of web design, principles of good PowerPoint design, and beginning filmmaking skills

2007-2015 Yearbook Advisor
鈥� instructed students in basic and advanced yearbook skills such as yearbook design and theme development, using InDesign, Photoshop, and Fireworks software, writing body copy, captions, lead-ins, and headlines, and the fundamentals of media law and ethics in high school journalism

2006-2015 Staff Development Facilitator
鈥� member of team who facilitated the implementation of the Kansas College and Career Readiness standards in the district
鈥� surveyed district teachers about staff development needs, worked with district administration to define district staff development goals, secured presenters for inservices, organized all district inservices, conducted evaluations of inservices
鈥� facilitated new teacher orientation for the district

2006-2010 At-Risk Coordinator/Instructor
鈥� taught study skills, testing strategies, state assessment prep, core content, and life skills to at-risk students in grades 7-12

Valley Heights USD #498, Blue Rapids, KS
2002-2006 Junior High Language Arts Teacher
鈥� designed and implemented lessons based on the Kansas State Language Arts Standards
鈥� collaborated with grade-level teachers to implement and create cross-curricular units
鈥� trained in Marzano鈥檚 9 instructional strategies, 6-trait reading and writing, remedial reading and math programs such as Reading and Math Academy
鈥� trained all staff 7-12 in Marzano鈥檚 9 instructional strategies and coordinated implementation of these strategies building-wide
鈥� member of the building Breaking Ranks II team
鈥� assisted in the development and implementation of the Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE) at-risk program for students
鈥� building Virtual Prescriptive Learning (VPL) coordinator

1999-2002 6th Grade Teacher
鈥� designed and implemented lessons for all subject areas based on the Kansas State Standards for 6th grade
鈥� member of core subject area committees that wrote district curriculum based on the Kansas State Standards
鈥� collaborated on the creation and production of an annual leadership camp for 6th graders of the district

1997-1999 1st Grade Math and Science Teacher
鈥� designed and implemented lessons based on the Kansas State Standards for 1st grade
鈥� students were active weather trackers for KSNT-27 in Topeka
鈥� member of core subject area committees that wrote district curriculum based on the Kansas State Standards

1997-1999 Title I Reading Teacher
鈥� used Guided Reading and Reading Recovery strategies to assist students K-6 in reading instruction

HONORS & ACTIVITIES
鈥� Yearbook received KSPA All-Kansas honors, 2013 and 2015
鈥� Professional Development Committee Chairperson, 2006-2015
鈥� Curriculum Coordinating Committee Co-Chair, 2006-2015
鈥� K-12 liaison to the Fort Hays State University Transition to Teach program, 2011-2015
鈥� Intel Teach to the Future Master Trainer, 2006-2009
鈥� member of ASCD, 2006-2009
鈥� Valley Heights Junior-Senior High leadership team, 2003-2006
鈥� nominated for Disney鈥檚 American Teacher Award, 2001 and 2002
鈥� member of the Emporia St. University Women鈥檚 Basketball team, 1993-1995
鈥� violinist in the ESU Symphony Orchestra, 1996

SERVICE AT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Departmental Level, School of Education
Assistant Professor Search Committee, Chair, 2020
College Service

黑洞社区 Curriculum Design Committee for Re-Integration, 2020-present

SERVICE AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Departmental Level, Curriculum and Instruction
Co-Author, Bachelor of Science and Educational Studies degree, 2016-17
Mathematics Search Committee, Member, 2017, 2018
Elementary Literacy Search Committee, 2016
Secondary Literacy Search Committee, 2016
MAT Teaching Assistant Search Committee, 2017, 2018
College Service
Kappa Delta Pi (KSU Chapter) co-chair, 2016-2019

National Service
Visibly Better Advisory Board, Harvard University Center for Educational Policy Research at Harvard University, 2017-present

CONSULTATIONS
University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. January 2019-present
Using the Swivl robot technology to effectively supervise students in field experiences in a cloud-based environment.

Hibernia College, Dublin, Ireland. August 2018-present
Practical and effective use of the Swivl video technology to give feedback to pre-service teachers in rural Ireland.

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. July 2018-present
Successful implementation of video to supervise student teachers at a distance in an online environment.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Teacher Educators 2016-Present
National Association of Professional Development Schools, 2016-Present
Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education, 2018-2019
Kappa Delta Pi, 2017 鈥� 2019