Linnea Czerney
- "Miss Czerney is an innovative educator that holds high expectations for all of her students." - Ms. Wallace
- "She has distinguished herself as a trailblazer. She is self-motivated to inspire the students of our future by planning innovative activities embedding technology..." - Ms. Wiggins
- "Both her writing skills and her understanding of teaching/learning psychology and technology implementation, made her technology-focused lesson plans and her action research stand out in the crowd ... Ms. Czerney distinguished herself as a student that always went above and beyond." - Danah Henriksen
Education and Credentials
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Masters of Arts in Educational Technology October 2011 - December 2013 24 Graduate Credits GPA 4.0 Educational Technology Certificate - March 2012 East Carolina University Greenville, NC Licensure Program August 2012 - April 2013 GPA 4.0 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts - Summa Cum Laude July 2008 - May 2011 Elementary Education: LA, SS, ESL GPA 3.79 Spring 2010 Australia Study Abroad |
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Certification
Elementary Education K-5 (Standard Professional License) by the State of North Carolina
Pending:
Social Studies K-8
English Language Arts K-8
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Technology Endorsement
Pending:
Social Studies K-8
English Language Arts K-8
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Technology Endorsement
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Professional Experience
Wake County Public Schools
Brentwood Elementary, Raleigh, NC
K - 1 STEM Coordinator
K - 5 Instructional Technology Facilitator
2013 - 2014 School Year
Brentwood Elementary, Raleigh, NC
K - 1 STEM Coordinator
K - 5 Instructional Technology Facilitator
2013 - 2014 School Year
- Planning and collaborating with grade level, intervention, and specialist teachers to integrate technology and meet technology standards
- Integrating STEM, specifically engineering concepts into all curriculum and learning
- Providing Professional Development for all staff members on a variety of strategies and tools
- Participating in STEM, Instructional Technology, and other meetings
- Active member of the School Improvement Team and Key Process manager for two processes
- Blackboard Administrator, IoS Coordinator, Lotus Notes Administrator, Technology Contact, and future DEN Ambassador
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools
M.B. Hubbard Elementary, Rocky Mount, NC
4th Grade General Education – All Subjects
2012-2013 School Year - Teacher of the Year
4th Grade General Education – English Language Arts
2011-2012 School Year
M.B. Hubbard Elementary, Rocky Mount, NC
4th Grade General Education – All Subjects
2012-2013 School Year - Teacher of the Year
4th Grade General Education – English Language Arts
2011-2012 School Year
- Planning content according to Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards
- Collaborate with other elementary teachers in PLCs and staff development workshops
- Met Expected Growth for the 2011 – 2012 school year
- Evaluated as Proficient or Accomplished in all areas of the NC Teacher Evaluation
- Technology Team Instructor: facilitated Professional Learning Workshops for staff members
- Ipad Cart Manager for Fourth and Fifth Grade
- Presenter for Department of Public Instruction: Personal Financial Literacy K-12 Workshops
- Presenter for NRMS Destination Innovation 2012 and 2013: Web 2.0 and BEYOND! and Ipads in the Classroom
- Saturday Literacy Academy Instructor for NRMS
- Fluency Friends: Initiated this collaboration between upper and lower elementary students for learning
- Committee Member: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Committee, EOG Committee, and Academic Intellectually Gifted Committee
- Developed and organized school Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics Lab
- Battle of the Books Assistant Advisor
Teach for America Summer Institute, Mississippi Delta, MS
Corps Member – Summer 2011 – 8th Grade Mathematics
Professional Education Services Group, Southwest Michigan
Various Districts around Michigan: November 2009 – June 2011
Long Term Substitute Position: Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate, Gull Lake Community Schools, 3rd grade, May – June 2011
Corps Member – Summer 2011 – 8th Grade Mathematics
- Participating in an intensive summer training to gain additional experience and knowledge, while teaching at a summer school program in conjuncture with Teach for America in Mississippi Public Schools
- Completing an array of professional development activities which include seminars on instructional planning, classroom management, learning theory, literacy, differentiation, and diversity training
Professional Education Services Group, Southwest Michigan
Various Districts around Michigan: November 2009 – June 2011
Long Term Substitute Position: Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate, Gull Lake Community Schools, 3rd grade, May – June 2011
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Honors and Achievements
2013 - 2014
June 2013 April 2013 March 2013 March 2013 June 2012 2011 - 2013 2011 - 2013 2011 - 2012 2008 - 2011 2007 - 2011 2008 - 2011 2010 2007 - 2008 |
M.B. Hubbard Elementary Teacher of the Year
Presenter iNnovative iPad iNtegration - Destination Innovation IV Presenter of Classroom Economy for NC Department of Public Instruction Presenter of Classroom Economy for NC Department of Public Instruction Discovery Education Network STAR Presenter Web 2.0 and BEYONG! - Destination Innovation III Presenter M.B. Hubbard Staff Development Teach for America Corps Member Teach for America Leadership Cohort Deans List for all eligible semester Graduated Summa Cum Lauded National Society Collegiate Scholars President of the MSU Chapter 2010 - 2011 Awarded Platinum Chapter Award for 2010 - 2011 Nominated for Most Engaging Chapter 2010 - 2011 Recipient of the Officer Award 2011 Executive Vice President 2009 - 2010 Vice President of PACE 2009 - 2010 Awarded Gold Chapter Award 2009 - 2010 Kappa Delta Pi Literacy Committee Friendshop Coordinator Oxford Scholar at Miami University |
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Professional Development Technology Proficiency
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