Professional Summary

J. MARK SCHWANZ

A strategic instructional designer and educational technology leader with 20+ years of experience developing impactful learning solutions across education and organizational environments. Expertise in designing curriculum, creating multimedia learning content, implementing learning technologies, and delivering professional development programs that drive measurable results. Skilled in needs assessment, project management, and creating engaging digital learning experiences that transform educational outcomes.

Summary of Qualifications

Strong background in many areas including professional development, educational technology, blended learning, strategic planning, project management, instructional design, school administration, media creation, and Artificial Intelligence.
Recognized and innovative lead trainer for the LACOE Community Schools Initiative Case Management System application.
Experienced in the oversight and leadership of a wide variety of outreach programs and strategies which meet with success in challenging, diverse environments.
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

ibrick, Haifa, Israel, Education Program Coordinator (2024-present)As an ambassador for the LEGO-based hands-on engineering program (www.ibrick.online), I connect the subscription model to charter schools, community programs, homeschools, and other groups who promote STEM learning.

Los Angeles County Office of Education, EdTech and Innovation, Downey, California
Coordinator II (2021-2024) Directly responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of professional development programs for educators across 80-plus partner districts, focusing on effective edtech integration. Duties include facilitating workshops, online learning, advising on policy and guidelines, and handling various special projects.

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, 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 Course, Career Development Solutions, February 7, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP) Training, Career Development Solutions, February 21, 2025
Six Sigma Black Belt Course, Career Development Solutions, March 7, 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
Leading Edge Online and Blended Teaching - 2015
S.A.L.T. Certificate in Ministry and Leadership, Hope International University 2018

Presentations and Publications

Tech Lasso Podcast https://spoti.fi/3V7327a | Episode 56 LA MakerSpaces https://bit.ly/LA_MakerEd
Community Schools Case Management Application Training Guides | 2021-2024 https://bit.ly/3wVSPlF
Is it live or is it AI in the Arts? - CA STEAM Symposium | 2024
AI with Google - LACOE ITO Workshop | 2023 | bit.ly/AIwithGoogle2023
AI 101 - LACOE ITO Workshop 2023 | bit.ly/AI1012023
LACOE AI Symposium - Is it live or is it AI in the Arts? | 2024 bit.ly/AIorArts2024.
Google Certified Educator Courses - LACOE-TLSS Canvas 2023 | bit.ly/GCEL1Promo
LACOE Pathways II - Badges Action Research - bit.ly/DBadges2023, bit.ly/Badges-Schwanz
Digital Citizenship Initiative - LACOE-TLSS Canvas 2023
MakerEd Pathways Workshop - Lynwood Educational Technology Summit, 2018

Volunteer and Leadership Experience

IORAD Creator Collective Contributor (2023-2024)
California Student Media Festival Judge (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 $150,000 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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