Doug Brunner

Teacher, Web Developer, Education Technology Specialist

Became an integral part of the CourseWeaver team from the early stages, aiding in strategic decision making, formation of partnerships, company negotiations and acted as a primary liaison between schools and the public
Web Development: re-built corporate website with responsive design utilizing HTML5, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Established and leveraged company Google Analytics and Webmaster accounts to improve website performance
Product Development: initiated and completed a broad set of interviews with K-12 educators and professors from Michigan State University to collect data to guide future development of the CourseWeaver platform
Aided in planning and leading a comprehensive needs analysis report for Michigan Virtual University
Project Management: managed development team in creating a merchant processing system, along with UI/UX improvements
Marketing: aided in the planning and implementation of the company’s marketing strategy, along with developing full page advertisements, newsletters, HTML emails and web graphics
User Support: developed a comprehensive system of support, including screencasts (Camtasia), pdf’s and on-site training
Social Media: established and maintained the company’s social presence through Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube
Company Operations: Implemented CRM, password management and task management software to improve company workflow and organize/manage company user base

Successfully taught in a one-to-one environment, while working closely with faculty and administration on best practices in utilizing technology to differentiate instruction
Led 3-4 technology professional development workshops each year for faculty and administration on integrating technology into the classroom, with a strong focus on 21st century standards and NETS
Took on the role of a teacher leader by initiating and leading monthly “shared learning” sessions as a medium for teachers to share how they are utilizing technology in their classrooms
Coached middle school robotics, touch rugby, cross country, croquet and lunchtime soccer league

Planned and covered all sixth grade benchmarks and standards for Science and English while putting my full effort into creating a positive learning environment
Led 2-3 technology professional development workshops each year on integrating technology into the classroom for faculty and administration, with a focus on transitioning to a one-to-one environment
Worked closely with administration and faculty on evaluating and selecting a learning/content management system
Took on the role of a teacher leader by initiating, planning and leading weekly conference sessions for the whole sixth grade student body to promote positive decision-making, acceptance of differences and leadership skills
Collaborated weekly with fellow 6th grade teachers and department faculty to re-align curriculum for both Science and English to more efficiently cover content standards for grades 6-12

Planned and covered all fifth grade benchmarks and standards for Science, Social Studies and Reading while creating a positive learning environment.
Worked with and helped identify at-risk students and students with special needs.
Worked closely with teachers in supporting the curriculum using online media and Smart boards

Highly trained in the integration and implementation of technology into schools, along with strategies for improving the effectiveness of teaching with technology
Educational Technology (NP) – Highly qualified to teach all technology courses 6-8th grade

Highly qualified to teach self-contained general education classrooms K–8th grades
Science (DI) – Highly qualified to teach all science courses 6–8th grades

Planned and led twenty volunteers in a community service project, redesigning and rebuilding facilities at Yankee Springs State Park.
Achieved rank of Eagle Scout and continued to lead the troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster.