Catherine L.
Chant
[email protected]
6016 Attavilla Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89141 (702) 683-3635 (cell), (702) 616-9984 (home)
SUMMARY: Licensed LPN, State of Nevada, August, 2015, #LPN16855
EDUCATION: LPN Diploma
Kaplan College
M.S. Ed., Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
M.S. Ed., Instructional Design and Ed. Technology
Purdue University
Certificate, Computers in Education
University of California San Diego
B. A., Physical Education
San Diego State University
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP:
Elected Kaplan LVN Class Leader
Professional Development Instructor and course developer
NIAAA Leadership Training for Athletic Administration
Summer School site administrator
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification
(thru 06/2016)
IV Certification/Kaplan College (NSB Nursing; qualified June, 2015)
Spearheaded increased use of technology via Blended Learning, Edmodo,
& 21st Century tools
Successful in writing & winning technology grants totaling over $20,000
Master, Microsoft Office User Specialist
EXPERIENCE:
BRIGHTSTAR CARE – 3 MONTHS
As a home health care LPN, provided direct patient care with nursing notes
tracking head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, medicine distribution, charting,
and personalized assistance. During this time I also worked at a nursing home,
with the majority of the job encompassing medicine passes, observation, patient
education, and direct care.
LPN Clinicals – 10 Months – 510 Hours
510 hours, including two nursing homes, Del Mar Gardens and Life Care, Intermediate
Care at Horizon Specialty Hospital, and Kindred Hospital. Under direct supervision of
Registered Nurses, performed data collection, patient care, head-to-toe assessments,
vital signs, medicine distribution, charting, and tasks as assigned.
DEAN OF STUDENTS - 8 YEARS
Clark County School District – Advanced Technologies Academy (A-Tech),
Jim Bridger Middle School
Performed management of Activities, Assemblies, Attendance, 504 Plans,
Discipline, ELL Testing, Emergency Procedures, Facilities, Field Trips,
Graduation, Room Utilization, Senior Activities, Student Council, and
Transportation. Leader of technology enhancements. Supervisor of twenty-five
(25) teachers, including Math, Science, Social Studies, Health and Physical
Education. At Jim Bridger Math and Science Magnet : Maintain safety on
campus, Supervisor of twenty-seven (27) teachers, including Special Education,
Math, Health and Physical Education, Technology and Magnet Electives
teachers.
ONLINE INSTRUCTOR – 3 YEARS
Clark County School District (PDE courses), NVVA (1 Semester – Game Design)
Over the past several years I have created online PDE courses and taught
online/hybrid courses.
SECONDARY TEACHER – 8 YEARS
Clark County School District – Liberty High School, Peterson Center Credit
Retrieval High School, Chaparral High School
Classroom teacher in computer technology as well as building technology
coordinator. Professional development on site, teacher assistance with
technology, and technology planning. Involved with WAN project
(videoconferencing) and computer refreshment. Maintained school network and
computers with a major focus on professional development on site; provided
teacher assistance with technology, and technology planning; greatest focus on
producing a cohesive staff development cadre from the technology team using a
“train the trainer” model. Directly involved with IDMS training, writing PDE
courses, maintaining school websites, and integrating the overall use of
technology on-site. Regional consultant for Interact (Southwest Region),
Professional development Trainer, Cybercorps Liaison, Refurbished Computers
Program. Focused on training staff members at various school sites to use
communication system, and upgrade technology skills.
TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR – 2 YEARS
North Newton County, Indiana
Professional development, technology training, technology planning and
teaming, software evaluation and purchasing, and network administrator.
COMPUTER LITERACY TEACHER – 3 YEARS
School City of Hammond, Indiana
Instructor of six computer literacy classes daily, middle school grades 6-8.
Assisted with assessment of software for school, planned and implemented staff
development in technology, and coaching sports.
TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – 2 YEARS
State of Indiana
Regional technology professional development instructor. Provided in-services
for teachers on as-needed basis, particularly in Gary, IN.
STRENGTHS (GALLUP ORGANIZATION):
Includer – “Stretch the circle wider”
Futuristic – “Wouldn’t it be great if …”
Strategic – “What if we…”
Learner – “The process is more important than “getting there.”’
Positivity – “Enthusiasm is contagious, as is a good sense of humor.”
