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Do I have a chance at getting into ed tech programs?


moyru

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So far the two that have caught my eye are the Learning, Design, and Technology program at Stanford, and the Technology, Innovation, and Education program at Harvard.

 

I really want to be a part of a program where I can transform my practice with technology. I'm really passionate about empowering youth with media, and incorporating multimedia literacy into school curriculums. My dream job is providing schools with access to technology, and training educators/districts in using it effectively. I'm also interested in developing my own educational apps/products.
 

Here are my stats:

Undergrad:

-3.4 at University of Southern California, B.A. in broadcast and digital journalism

-Honors in Multimedia Scholar

 

Grad:
-3.9 at Loyola Marymount University, M.A. in Urban Education

-concentration in educational policy and administration

 

Work experience:
-3 years experience teaching in a Title I school district

-implement project-based learning and 1:1 devices in instruction

-serve on instructional leadership team

-lead tech workshops for colleagues

-grant writing (recently received a 3D printer - so excited!)

-voted Teacher of the Year in 2013

-TFA alum

Other info:
-grew up in low-income minority household
-firsthand experience with social inequities students face

-bilingual

-experience with multimedia (web design, coding, photography)

GRE:

First score:
Verbal: 155
Quant: 151
AWA: 4.5

Today's:
Verbal: 160
Quant: 148
AWA: unknown

Will my experience and background make up for my dismal performance on the GRE? Should I retake it? Are there other programs I should look into?

Any advice is appreciated.

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Here's what I have on my resume regarding my experience:
 

 

***** School District
2011-Present                                                                                                   
  • Instructor:  kindergarten, fourth grade, and 4/5-combination class
  • Integrated 21st century skills through project-based learning and iPad technology
  • Presenter/Facilitator: technology workshops supporting colleagues’ iPad integration
  • Coach: trained all-girls running club for 5k to foster a healthy community
  • ********** Elementary School Teacher of the Year in 2013
  • Grant writer: submitted successful proposals for field trips, books, and a MakerBot 3D printer
  • Member:  Instructional Leadership Team and implement school’s Theory of Action
Teach for America                                                                                          Summer 2011
  • Corps member:  intensive program developing skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement
  • Summer instructor: supporting 8th grade students in Los Angeles area public schools
  • Measurable increase in student proficiency in language arts and writing
************
Spring 2011
  • Instructor: high school art class on creating in-depth multimedia stories
  • Increase of student proficiency using Audacity, Soundslides, and FlipCam software
  • Curricular implementation:  advanced sound design, filming and editing techniques
***********
2007-2011
  • Presenter: conducted monthly college preparation, life skills and leadership workshops at under-resourced local high schools to support students through the college application process
  • Mentor: individually guided students in applying for financial aid and writing personal statements

(certain locations/names omitted)

still working on the format etc.

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