Durell Burress

About Durell Burress

With over a decade of experience in the education field, I have honed my skills in utilizing technology to enhance student learning. I have also helped several colleagues effectively integrate technology into their educational environments and curricula. My approach is a unique combination of pedagogy, andragogy, various learning theories, and technology integration models, which has consistently delivered satisfactory results, sometimes well beyond expectations. I am a certified K-5/Language Arts 6-8/Technology K-12 educator, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Middle School English Language Arts specialization, a Master of Education in Educational Technology, and an Education Specialist degree in Instructional Technology. I am committed to continuous professional development and am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Instructional Technology, with an expected graduation date in mid to late 2024. As a seasoned professional, I am seeking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations in the field of instructional technology, learning and development, and learning experience design. I am eager to collaborate with others who are working to close the gaps between theory and practice in professional development for instructional technology. I am confident that my extensive experience, drive, and eagerness to learn and grow will be an asset to any team. My skills are transferable to many roles. However, areas I am interested in contributing to and working in are- Learning & Development - Learning Experience Design - Technology Integration - Instructional Technology - Curriculum Development - EdTech Consultation - Staff Training - Strategic Planning As a seasoned facilitator and presenter for professional development and training in educational technology, I am committed to delivering high-quality results. I am confident that my expertise, combined with my passion for education and technology, will make me a valuable addition to any organization.

Experience

1. Teacher of Technology

   Linden Public Schools

   Sep 2017 — Present · Linden, NJ, US

   As a middle school teacher of technology in NJ, I taught courses in Digital Citizenship, Digital Media, and Coding, providing students with a strong foundation in technology and instilling in them an understanding of responsible use. My innovative teaching strategies engaged students and made learning enjoyable through the use of digital tools. In addition to teaching, I leveraged my technical skills and technological knowledge to support the wider school community by helping students, parents, and colleagues troubleshoot technology issues and providing professional development to colleagues. I also made a significant impact on the technology curriculum by aligning and revising the middle school curricula for digital media and coding. I worked with a team of educators to ensure the curriculum was up-to-date, relevant, and met the needs of students in the digital age.

Education

• American College of Education

  Master of Education - MEd, Educational/Instructional Technology, 4.0

  2019 — 2020

• Roselle Catholic High School

  High School Diploma

  1999 — 2003

• American College of Education

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Instructional Technology

  2021 — 2023

• American College of Education

  Ed.S., Instructional Technology, 3.91

  2020 — 2021

• Kean University

  Bachelor of Education - BEd, Elementary Education and Teaching

  2003 — 2007