James Korycinski Resume

James Michael Korycinski

My name is James Michael Korycinski and I hope that earning a Master’s of Education Degree in Instructional Technology from the University of South Florida will lead to my ultimate goal of becoming a college professor. I have taught middle school for ten years and high school for seven years. I am very interested in distance learning and strongly believe that distance education is the future of education. I have successfully used computer technology throughout my curriculum over the past 17 years.

EDUCATION

M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, University of South Florida USF Instructional Design Master's Program

B.A. in Political Science, University of Hawaii University of Hawaii Political Science Program

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

10th Grade Honors and AP World History Teacher, Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida: 2003-present
7th Grade Geography Teacher, Hidden Oaks Middle School in Palm City, Florida: 1993-2003

INTERNSHIPS, AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS, AND GRANTS

National Board Certified Teacher: 2001-present National Board Portfolio

University of South Florida Dean's List: 2007-2009 My USF Instructional Designs

Martin County Education Foundation Grants: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009

Palm Beach Post Teacher of the Week: 2003

Epals.com Case Study: Published April 2001 Epals Case Study

Dutch Bulb Grant Interdisciplinary Unit: 2001

Palm Beach Post Teacher of the Week: 2000

Nominee for Florida Social Studies Teacher of the Year: 2000

Youth Garden Grant Interdisciplinary Unit: 1999

Hidden Oaks Middle School Teacher of the Year: 1996

Hawaii State Capitol Internship: 1990-1991

University of Hawaii Dean's List: 1989-1991

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member, Florida Association of Student Councils The Florida Association of Student Councils

Member, National Board of Certified Teachers The National Board For Professional Teaching Standards

Member, World History Association The World History Association

Member, College Board of Education The College Board of Education

Member, University of Hawaii Alumni Association The University of Hawaii Alumni Association

Professional Service:

Technology Learning Group Leader, Martin County High School: 2009-present
Curriculum Writer, Martin County School District: Geography 1997-1999, World History 2007-present
AP World History Reader, Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey: 2006-present My AP World History Classroom Website
Participant for a variety of charity organizations including The Red Cross, The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, and Caring Children Clothing Children: 1996-present
Academic Advisor and Peer Teacher, Hidden Oaks Middle School and Martin County High School: 1996-present
Committee Member, Social Studies, Hidden Oaks Middle School and Martin County High School: 1993-present
Committee Member, Technology, Hidden Oaks Middle School and Martin County High School: 1993-present
Advisor, Martin County High School Student Government Association: 2003-2008
Advisor, Hidden Oaks Middle School Student Council: 1996-2003
Advisor, Hidden Oaks Middle School Website Building Club: 1998-2000
Member, Hidden Oaks Middle School Teacher of the Year Committee: 2001, 2002
Writer, Blue Ribbon Schools Application for Hidden Oaks Middle School and Martin County High School: 1999-2003 Blue Ribbon Application
Member, Martin County School District Textbook Adoption Committee: 1999-2003
Tutor, Maui Human Services Department (Maui Hui Malama): 1988-1989

Presentations and Conference Participation:

2008-present:: Technology Representative and Presenter for the Martin County High School Technology Learning Group and Martin County School District Technology Institute.

1993-present: Various in-service classes, conferences, and presentations dealing with technology in the classroom. Recent in-services have included powerpoint presentations, webquests, podcasting, using the internet in the classroom, Unitedstreaming.com, Turnitin.com, Epals.com, FITC.com, Smart Board, Audacity, Inspiration, Windows Movie Maker, Performance Matters Testing Statistics Program, Pinnacle Gradebook, and Florida’s Internet Resource Network.

1998, 1999, 2003: In-Service Presenter for the Martin County School System. Topic: The Educational Curriculum Planning Tool, a software program developed by the Florida Department of Education.

1996-1998, 2010: In-Service Presenter at the Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida. Topic: Technology in the Classroom.

1990-1991: Various Symposiums and Committee hearings dealing with human services in the state of Hawaii, Hawaii State Capitol Building under Representative Terrance Tom.

1990-1991: State capitol meetings and health care conferences with Assistant Professor Michael Dukakis, Hawaii State Capitol Internship Program.

HOBBIES

Sports: My Sports Page

Music: My Band Website

Motorcycles: My Motorcycle Page