Branka's+teacher+portfolio

Branka Marceta - Teacher Portfolio toc Welcome to my professional portfolio page. This is where I bring together information about my work and accomplishments.

=Contact Information= teacher_branka at yahoo dot com google voice # 916 877 5107

=Resume: curent position= //OTAN, Outreach and Technical Assistance Project // ||
 * **Coordinator, Technology Projects **
 * * Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.


 * Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of adult learners.


 * Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes, and rules and regulations of state education boards.


 * Confer with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas, and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas.


 * Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.


 * Offer technical assistance to teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures ||

=Resume: previous employment= //Technology Enhanced Language Learning Interest Group (TELL-IG) // //California and Nevada Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) // || 2003  - Present || //California and Nevada Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) // || 2007 – 2008 || //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Milpitas Adult Education // || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10.6667px; text-align: right;">2000 - 2006 ||
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Web Master **//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8px;">(volunteer position in a professional organization) //
 * * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Maintain and update the professional organization group’s Web site ||
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Secretary **//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8px;">(volunteer position in a professional organization) //
 * * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Coordinated the attendance of CATESOL Board members at 5 meetings within a year
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Took notes and distributed minutes for approval by the Board ||
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Adult Education Teacher **
 * * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Conducted classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies. ||

=Education=
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Masters of Arts, Instructional Technology and Design, San Jose State University
 * Bachelors of Art, English Language and Literature, University of Novi Sad

=Professional Development Goals=
 * Gain and improve project management skills through formal and informal training and experience
 * Gain and employ knowledge and skills to serve adult education field in California in the most effective way

=Personal Goals=
 * To be a as good a mother, wife, daughter, friend and colleague as I can be.
 * To appreciate and enjoy everyday moments to the fullest.
 * To improve my mental and overall health by exercising and physical activity.

=Lesson Plans and Worksheets I Created=
 * Lesson Plan 1: [|Branka - Lesson Plan - Reading Food Labels.pdf]

=Professional Leadership Involvement=
 * Secretary with CATESOL, //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">California and Nevada Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) //
 * Web Master for //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Technology Enhanced Language Learning Interest Group (TELL-IG) // //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">within CATESOL //

Conference presentations

 * || Date of || Presentation Title || Presentation Type || Given by || Location || Number attending ||  ||
 * ^  || Presentation ||^   ||^   ||^   ||^   ||^   ||^   ||
 * 1 || 4/19/2011 || OTAN Outstanding Resources for Adult Educators || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || COABE/CCAE 2011: Literacy to Work: Adult Education for a Global Economy, San Francisco || 25 ||  ||
 * 2 || 4/17/2011 || Using Social Media Tools in Adult Education || Technology || Marceta, Branka || COABE/CCAE 2011: Literacy to Work: Adult Education for a Global Economy, San Francisco || 15 ||  ||
 * 3 || 4/8/2011 || OTAN Online Resources for the Art of Language Teaching || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL 2011: The Art and Passion of Language Teaching, Long Beach Convention Center & the Hyatt Regency || 12 ||  ||
 * 4 || 11/13/2010 || OTAN Online Resources for Transformative Teaching and Learning || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL Northern Regional: Changing Tides, Transformative Teaching and Learning, Monterey Institute of International Studies || 12 ||  ||
 * 5 || 11/13/2010 || OTAN Online Resources - What's New and Exciting || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL Northern Regional: Changing Tides, Transformative Teaching and Learning, Monterey Institute of International Studies || 16 ||  ||
 * 6 || 10/30/2010 || Teaching Critical Thinking for the Internet || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CCAE South Coast and Southern Section Joint Fall Conference, Mission Possible, Downey Adult School || 10 ||  ||
 * 7 || 10/30/2010 || Internet Resources for Adult Education || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CCAE South Coast and Southern Section Joint Fall Conference, Mission Possible, Downey Adult School || 16 ||  ||
 * 8 || 10/16/2010 || OTAN Online Resources: What's New and Exciting || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL Regional San Diego: Balancing Continuity and Change, San Diego County Office of Education || 25 ||  ||
 * 9 || 9/30/2010 || What Does Twitter Have to Do with Adult Ed? And What is It, Anyway? || Technology || Marceta, Branka || ACSA Adult Education Conference, Focus + Connections = Impact, Sacramento || 12 ||  ||
 * 10 || 9/13/2010 || OTAN Online Resources for Diverse Learners || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL LA Regional Conference: Dreams and Diversity: Visions of Tomorrow, California State University, Fullerton. Titan Student Union || 8 ||  ||
 * 11 || 4/24/2010 || OTAN Online Resources for ESL Teachers || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL, 41st Annual State Conference, Santa Clara, CA || 20 ||  ||
 * 12 || 6/26/2009 || Poster Session about TIMAC || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CASAS Summer Institute || 15 ||  ||
 * 13 || 6/26/2009 || Creating a Wiki for Collaborative Writing || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CASAS Summer Institute || 19 ||  ||
 * 14 || 6/24/2009 || Using Microsoft Excel® to Create Student Activities || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CASAS Summer Institute || 33 ||  ||
 * 15 || 6/2/2009 || Teachers as Technology Mentors || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CCAE Conference, Pasadena || 10 ||  ||
 * 16 || 5/14/2009 || Connecting with Picasa || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CCAE, Pasadena || 25 ||  ||
 * 17 || 5/2/2009 || Teachers as Technology Mentors || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CCAE, Pasadena || 15 ||  ||
 * 18 || 5/1/2009 || Connecting with Picasa || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CCAE Conference, Pasadena || 13 ||  ||
 * 19 || 5/1/2009 || OTAN Web Site Outstanding Resource for Teachers and Administrators || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || CCAE, Pasadena || 24 ||  ||
 * 20 || 4/18/2009 || Technology Supports Collaborative Projects || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL 2009, Pasadena || 13 ||  ||
 * 21 || 4/17/2009 || Open Source Software for Educators || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL 2009, Pasadena || 25 ||  ||
 * 22 || 4/16/2009 || Using Video in PowerPoint (Pre-conference Institute) || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CATESOL 2009, Pasadena || 14 ||  ||
 * 23 || 3/7/2009 || Open Source Software for Educators || Technology || Marceta, Branka || CUE Conference, Palm Springs || 20 ||  ||
 * 24 || 2/19/2009 || Podcasting in Adult Education || Technology || Marceta, Branka || TDL Symposium, SCOE || 16 ||  ||
 * 25 || 2/18/2009 || OTAN Web Site Resources for Adult Educators and Demo of Student Response Systems || OTAN Web site || Marceta, Branka || Technology and Distance Learning Symposium, Sacramento || 29 ||  ||
 * 26 || 1/30/2009 || Using Movie Maker in Adult Education (3 hr f2f wkshp) || Technology || Marceta, Branka || Torrance Adult School || 14 ||

Video of more recent presentation
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