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Mark Bates

Consultant / Educator / Creative

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Mark A. Bates

Consultant / Creative Mind / Educator

Mark brings enthusiasm and talents from a diverse work background to designing solutions for use in academic and business fields. Mark finds those processes to be an outlet for his creativity and curiosity. As a translator he acts as a bridge between the technical aspects of a project and the client, creating successful customer relations and valued end product.

As an educator with over 13 years of experience teaching in New Brunswick, he has taught both in the classroom as well as acting in a leadership position within the district as a Technology Mentor supporting levels K through 12.

Mark values life-long learning and to build on his two existing undergraduate degrees, he has recently graduated with his Master of Educational Technology from the University of British Columbia. His experience in the program is having a positive professional impact through the application of practical and technical skills learned in the area of instructional design and with the application of new theoretical models and best practice research.

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Skills

Transferable Skills

Strong Ability to Work in Teams

Problem-Solving Skills

Life-Long Learner

Driven

Planning & Organizing

Ability to Work Independently

Time Mangement

Client Management Skills

Self-Motivated

Excellent Communication Skills

Computer / Technical Literacy

Personal Management Skills

Strong Ability to Work in Teams

Problem-Solving Skills

Life-Long Learner

Driven

Planning & Organizing

Ability to Work Independently

Time Mangement

Client Management Skills

Self-Motivated

Excellent Communication Skills

Computer / Technical Literacy

Personal Management Skills

Technical Skills

Web Site Creation Apps (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify)

Video Creation & Editing

eCommerce Integration (PayPal, Woocommerce)

Content & Learning Management Systems (WordPress, Canvas, Moodle, edX, Blackboard, SharePoint)

Image Creation & Editing

Google Services

Marketing Automation (Infusionsoft, MailChimp)

Social Media Creation & Management

Audio Editing

Microsoft Products & Services

Interactive Whiteboards

Web Site Creation Apps (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify)

Video Creation & Editing

eCommerce Integration (PayPal, Woocommerce)

Content & Learning Management Systems (WordPress, Canvas, Moodle, edX, Blackboard, SharePoint)

Image Creation & Editing

Google Services

Marketing Automation (Infusionsoft, MailChimp)

Social Media Creation & Management

Audio Editing

Microsoft Products & Services

Interactive Whiteboards

Selected Work Samples

Experience

Anglophone South School District

Educator

Jun 2015 – Present
  • Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Meet with parents and other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
EECD - Province of New Brunswick

Technology K-10 CDAC Member

Aug 2018 – Present
  • A Technology K-10 Curriculum Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) provides guidance about the design, development, and strategies for learning at different levels of the system in regards to technology education.
  • As part of a team, CDAC members will provide advice about:
    • revisions to or content of curriculum;
    • the identification and review of new resource materials;
    • Portal development; curricular support documents (e.g. Look Fors, Exemplars, Rubrics, Sample Lesson Plans); and
    • formal recommendations to the Provincial Curriculum and Evaluation Advisory Committee (PCEAC)
Loyalist City Web Design

Owner / Designer

Aug 2012 – Present
  • Design, build, or maintain web sites, using content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content.
  • Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems.
  • Maintain understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education.
  • Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with web sites.
  • Communicate with web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting web sites.
  • Select design tools or applications.
  • Incorporate technical considerations into web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
  • Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
  • Develop and document style guidelines for web site content.
  • Identify or maintain links to and from other web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.
  • Recommend and implement performance improvements.
  • Register web sites with search engines to increase web site traffic.
  • Provide clear, detailed descriptions of web site specifications such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
  • Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for web architecture or technologies.
Anglophone South School District

Educator

Sep 2014 – Jun 2015
  • Successful in competition among peers in the school district for an educational leave for the 2014-2015 school year. During this time, I was able to complete my Master of Educational Technology from the University of British Columbia.
Anglophone South School District

Web Designer

Jan 2014 – Jun 2014
  • Design, build, or maintain web sites, using content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content.
  • Confer with clients to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
  • Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems.
  • Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
  • Communicate with network personnel or web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting web sites.
  • Perform web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any web site or product revisions.
  • Select design tools or applications.
  • Incorporate technical considerations into web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
  • Provide clear, detailed descriptions of web site specifications such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
Anglophone School District - South

Technology Mentor

Sep 2010 – Dec 2013
  • Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, in-classroom training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on processes, changes, and other factors.
  • Confer with members of educational committees and administrative groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas, and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects and individual student needs.
  • Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.
  • Recommend and order materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet learner educational needs and district standards.
School District 8

Educator

Sep 2004 – Sep 2010
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
School District 8

Technology Mentor

Sep 2006 – Sep 2008
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet teachers’ varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in educational technology best practice.
  • Instruct teachers individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Observe teachers to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides teachers with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
  • Prepare reports on teachers and activities as required by administration.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
  • Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
  • Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
Bright Beginnings Early Intervention

Program Coordinator

Sep 2000 – Sep 2001
  • Monitor children’s developmental progress, and provide parents with assistance in resolving any problems.
  • Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic trends, to forecast need for program changes.
  • Write articles and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about programs and facilities.
  • Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about needs, available programs, and program policies.
  • Confer with parents and external agencies to discuss educational activities and policies, and students’ developmental or learning problems.

Education

The University of British Columbia

Master of Educational Technology

2012 – 2015
The Master of Educational Technology (MET) program offers a fully online graduate degree that explores the potential use and impact of learning technologies in a variety of contexts. UBC is an internationally-recognized leader in distributed education, and the Faculty members work on the leading edge of curriculum design and technology integration.

The master’s program consists of ten 3-credit courses and provides an in-depth opportunity for students to interact online with colleagues around the globe who are working in technology-supported learning environments. Students in the master’s program must complete all four required core courses and six electives.

This innovative program provides an excellent environment in which to learn and engage in:

  • Teaching/Instruction using Learning Technologies
  • Planning and Management of Learning Technologies
  • Design and Development of Learning Technologies
Acadia University

Bachelor of Education

2000 – 2002
The Acadia University Bachelor of Education is a 60 credit hour post baccalaureate program, which may be completed over two academic years. The program is designed to provide initial teacher preparation consistent with the needs of today’s professional educator. The Elementary program is designed to give elementary school teachers a strong background in inclusive education.

The Acadia Bachelor of Education Program has three distinctive features:

  1. Preparation for leadership and excellence in teaching in educational settings which reflect the increasingly diverse nature of the public school population.
  2. Eighteen to twenty weeks of supervised field experience including select opportunities for national and international field placements in the second year.
  3. The integration of information technology within the curriculum.
Acadia University
2000
In preparation to apply to the university’s Bachelor of Education program, I completed several multi-disciplinary course credits in the areas of Education and Social Work.
University of Victoria
1997 – 1999
In preparation to apply to the university’s Bachelor of Education program, I completed several multi-disciplinary course credits in the areas of Education and Social Work.
Acadia University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

1991 – 1995
The program was defined by three broad themes: knowledge and power, social justice, and the Sociology of everyday life. Courses focused on the ways that our position in society affect the way we understand and participate in the social world.
Nova Scotia Community College

Correctional Worker Certificate

1995 – 1996
A year-long certificate program to prepare students with the skills needed to build effective working relationships with the diverse range of individuals encountered in the criminal justice field in both community and institutional settings. Enhanced knowledge and skills were developed from work experience and field placements at Hawthorne House in Dartmouth, NS and the Nova Scotia Youth Center in Waterville, NS.

Contact

Let's Keep In Touch

Mark A. Bates
Consultant / Educator / Creator
Phone
+506-608-0516
Email
contact@markbates.ca
LinkedIn
/markandrewbates

Mark A. Bates

adaptable.
intuitive.
inventive.
resourceful.