John Alesch

Computer Science Teacher
K-12 Online Teaching Specialist
Technology Integration Specialist
K-12 CS Curriculum Developer

Education

Implemented Self-Paced Mastery Based Learning using Grid Method in 7th and 8th Grade Computer Courses
8th Grade Computer Science Curriculum Development Lead Member: PMS, 2017-2020
Developed Comprehensive 7th Grade Google Apps Curriculum for PMS
Increased Female Enrollment from 7% of students to 30% of students enrolled in Computer Science courses at NNHS over 4 year period.
Increased Computer Science Enrollment at NNHS from 8 Sections to 25 sections over 4 year period
NNHS "Those Who Excel" Early Educator Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014
Naperville 203 "Excellence in Education" award winner, 2014-2015
NNHS Career and Technical Education "Staff Who Make A Difference" award winner, 2014-2015
NNHS English Language Learners "Staff Who Make A Difference" award winner, 2011-2012
Designed and Created nnhscte.com website for NNHS CTE department
Designed and Created NNHS CTE Digital Course Selector Tool
Designed, Created, and Implemented NNHS CTE Informational Course YouTube Trailers and Channel
Created and Implemented NNHS CTE “Student of the Month” Awards
Created and Managed NNHS CTE twitter account

Outstanding Early Educator Award

Staff Who Make a Difference

Association of Illinois Middle Schools Dupage County Educational Tech Showcase Presenter "Learn It When You're Ready; Tools for the Self-Paced Classroom": PMS, 2020
Design and Distribute weekly technology tools, tutorials, and articles to Plano Middle School Staff: PMS, 2019
Designed and Created Plano Middle School Tech Resources website for PMS teachers: PMS, 2019
CTE Business Department Lead Mentor: NNHS, 2014-2016
DuPage County Wide Institute Day Presenter “Twitter for Professional Development”: NNHS, 2014-2015
DuPage County Wide Institute Day Presenter “LMS Instruction and Assessment Basics”: NNHS, 2013-2014
DuPage County Wide Institute Day Presenter “Using an LMS to Enhance Student Engagement”: NNHS, 2012-2013
Illinois Induction Mentoring Program Lead Mentor: BOES, 2010-2011
Standards Based Grading Staff Development Lead Instructor: BOES, 2010-2011

Standards Based Grading Committee Member: PMS, 2019-2020
8th Grade Computer Science Curriculum Development Lead Member: PMS, 2017-2018
7th Grade Computer Curriculum Development Lead Member: PMS, 2017-2018
Common Core HST Integration Committee Member: NNHS 2015-2016
STEM Capstone Curriculum Development Member: NNHS, 2015-2016
Computer Programming Curriculum Development Member: NNHS, 2015-2016
Web Page Design and Advanced Web Page Design Curriculum Development Lead Member: NNHS, 2013-2014
Celebrate CTE Committee Chair: NNHS, 2014-2016
CTE 8th Grade Orientation Committee Member: NNHS, 2015-2016
Special Events Planning Committee Member: NNHS, 2011-2016
Webmaster: BOES, 2010-2011
Webmaster: CSMS, 2005-2010

Variety of programming languages including: Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Swift
Variety of programming IDE’s including: IDLE, BlueJay, XCode, Codio, Trinket, REPL.IT
Web Design protocols including: HTML5, CSS3, Jquery, C Panel, FTP
Programming Version Control: GitHub
Google Ecosystem: Google - Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Draw, Drive, YouTube, Blogger
Apple Ecosystem: Apple – Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Movie Maker, Garage Band
Adobe Design Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, DreamWeaver
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Assessment Tools including: Pinnacle, Mastery Manager, Infinite Campus, GoFormative, Socrative, TurningPoint Technologies
Learning Management Software (LMS): Canvas, BlackBoard, Google Classroom
Variety of Educational Technology tools including Edulastic, Socrative, WeVideo, Edpuzzle, Screencastify, and many, many more.

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