Professional Summary



J. MARK SCHWANZ




EdTech Innovation Specialist
Accomplished educational technology leader with 30+ years of experience driving digital transformation and process improvement across diverse learning environments. Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable professional development programs that serve 80+ districts while managing complex stakeholder relationships and multi-million dollar initiatives. Portfolio and Certifications

Core Competencies


▪ Google Workspace ▪   Project Management ▪   Action Research 
▪ Microsoft Office 365 ▪   Change Management ▪   Needs Analysis
▪ Articulate Storyline ▪   Risk Management ▪   Adult Learning Theory  
▪ Camtasia         ▪   Lean Six Sigma         ▪   UDL Certified
▪ Adobe Creative Cloud ▪   Stakeholder Management ▪   Canvas LMS


Professional Experience

Catapult Learning Professional Learning Specialist (Per Diem) 1/2026 - Present

  • Coach teachers across 10+ school sites (~20 hrs/week) in ELA, Math, and STEAM instruction, providing classroom observations and actionable feedback to strengthen practice
  • Support teacher growth in classroom management and differentiation strategies to improve student engagement and outcomes across diverse classroom settings
  • Design and deliver professional development workshops on a wide variety of topics, including EdTech integration and AI in Education for school-site and district staff
  • Facilitate hybrid and in-person training sessions tailored to varying levels of teacher experience across ELA, Math, and STEAM content areas
  • Advise school and district leaders on EdTech adoption, AI integration, and instructional leadership strategies

Think Tank Science & Art Consulting Educator - STEM Learning Consultant 6/2025 – Present

  • Project-Based Facilitation: Lead 60-120 minute maker sessions in woodworking, engineering, and electronics where students create take-home projects
  • Curriculum Partnership: Collaborate with teachers to develop curriculum aligned with educational standards
  • Multi-Format Programming: Facilitate in-school and after-school programs, camps, birthday parties, and adult workshops across diverse settings

Mobile STEAM Delivery: Travel with mobile lab equipment to deliver hands-on programming at schools and community venues for all ages.

Los Angeles County Office of Education, EdTech and Innovation, Downey, California

  • Provided leadership and oversight for professional development programming across 80+ districts, managing quality programming that served diverse audiences of educational professionals with varying experience levels
  • Facilitated career consulting conversations through one-on-one coaching and mentoring relationships while delivering workshops and training that enhanced participants' career and professional development
  • Collaborated effectively with educational leaders, faculty, and external partners to identify professional development needs and implement innovative solutions using technology applications including Google Apps and Microsoft 365
  • Led change initiatives in educational technology adoption, demonstrating ability to work under pressure in deadline-oriented environments while managing multiple stakeholder relationships and project timelines
  • Built strategic partnerships and enhanced organizational visibility through content creation and thought leadership, demonstrating public speaking expertise and ability to engage diverse professional communities



Selected Accomplishments and Initiatives:

  • Created 10 Canvas courses with 86 enrollments and 32 digital badges awarded in the 23-24 school year
  • Designed and delivered impactful educational technology training with high participant ratings
  • Utilizes expertise in UDL, AI in Education, Google for Education, Microsoft 365, and Canvas LMS to facilitate impactful workshops, online learning, and one-on-one coaching.
  • Co-Producer for successful Tech Lasso podcast with 67 episodes, 150 followers, 3,000 listens/downloads

Additional Experience:

  • Digital Coach/Teacher/Administrator, Lynwood Unified School District, Lynwood, CA (2004-2021) Innovation Lab, Classroom Makerspace, iCanCode initiative, Tynker.com, Code.org and Google CS For All
  • Regional Area Partner, Focus EduVation, Greater Los Angeles Area, CA (2013-2015) Outreach to school and agency leaders for innovative online tutoring program
  • Founding Board Member, Gateway Prep Academy, Los Angeles, CA (2009-2013)
  • Design and development of online learning for independent study High School completion program
  • Assistant Principal, Inglewood Unified School District, Inglewood, CA (2003-2004) Supervision of comprehensive school program including K-8 students, faculty, staff, and programs
  • Teacher/Technology Coordinator/Administrator, Buena Park School District, Buena Park, CA (1996-2003) Mentor teacher, technology coordinator, district and school website manager

Education


HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Fullerton, California - S.A.L.T. Certificate (School of Advanced Leadership & Training

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Fullerton, California - Master of Science in Educational Leadership

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Azusa, California - Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Irvine, California - Teaching Credential

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Azusa, California - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry.


Professional Training and Certifications

  • Six Sigma Green Belt, #cc4ae6cebc7316ec8222d01ad465208f, May, 2025
  • Project Management Professional (CAPM), #4128177 June, 2025
  • Six Sigma Black Belt, 35faadcb0272d50515c9b44f8bb13332  October, 2025
  • Microsoft Project 2019/2021, Career Development Solutions, March 18, 2025
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation Course, New Horizons Learning Group, 2022.
  • Credentials 1, 2 and 3 - UDL Application, CAST, 2024.
  • ISTE AI GM Certificate, 2023 & 2024. ç 2024. Google Generative AI for Educators, 2024.
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California CTC, 2022.
  • Administrative Services Credential, California CTC, 2022.
  • Canvas: Account Settings, Content Pages, Course Design, Badges, Modules, Training Your Faculty, 2022.
  • Google Certified Trainer 120599144360731710 - Google 2020.
  • Technology Enhanced Arts Learning (TEAL-SEL), LACOE-CDOL - 2020.
  • Leading Edge Flex Online and Blended Educator - 20 Certified Educator, Digital Administrator - 2019
  • S.A.L.T. Certificate in Ministry and Leadership, Hope International University 2018
  • Leading Edge Online and Blended Teaching - 2015

Presentations and Publications

Volunteer and Leadership Experience

  • Project Manager, El Segundo Community Church (2025-Present)
  • IORAD Creator Collective Contributor (2023-2024)
  • Overseer, Church of the Servant King, Gardena, California (2013-Present)
  • Executive Director, Friends of Chibok (2017-2019).Raised $150,000 for the education of young women
  • Co-Founder, Soles for Life (2012-2013) Raised $100,000 to build and repair water wells
  • Board Member, Gateway Prep Academy (2009-2013) Helped establish and lead a community, private independent study high school credit recovery program

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