Curriculum Vitae
for Joseph Caro
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Educator and Trainer with solid achievements in delivering successful, cost-effective learning programs using methods ranging from traditional classroom settings to interactive websites and e-learning. Able to analyze development needs, design coursework; create computer-based programs for the web and network; improve and customize materials; identify and manage vendors; and evaluate results. Proven expertise in the instruction of Science, Math, English, Spanish, and Computer Hardware/Software and Systems Applications. Additional strengths in Web design, coding, technical writing, and project management. Fluent in English/Spanish.
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOARD OF EDUCATION, New York, NY 2002- 2003
Seventh Grade Math Teacher
IS 216 Bronx, NY
NORWALK HOSPITAL, Norwalk, CT 1998 – 2002
Learning Technology Specialist
Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, responsible for creating and conducting
classes to train employees in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Windows 95, and Lotus Notes using online and classroom learning methods
to improve on-the-job performance. Coordinated training schedules and resources.
· Reduced annual training costs by $150,000.
· Assessed skills, identified needs, and developed Core Skills Profiles
to track development..
· Wrote procedure manuals and reference materials for internal classes
using custom courseware and assessment tools.
· Evaluated and selected vendor training packages/services and measured
performance.
· Developed and delivered training classes for customized software
such as ECLIPSYS, CBORD and CERNER.
· Used Macromedia programs, like Authorware to create CBT’s for
computer-based training.
· Developed and documented project plans, designed layouts of doc contents,
flow charted the system, wrote system doc, and maintained help file revisions.
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Colegio de la Montaña, Utuado,
PR 1997 – 1998
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Jayuya, PR
COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS S.S. INC., Utuado PR
Concurrently served as adjunct university professor and business instructor,
teaching similar types of coursework..
Professor of English
Professor of Computer Education
Instructor of Computer Programs
MSU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, East Lansing, MI 1995 -
1997
Graduate Assistant/Web and Application Designer, 1996 - 1997
Tech Mentor, Technology Exploration Ctr., College of Education, 1995 - 1996
UTUADO BOARD OF EDUCATION, Utuado, PR 1992 - 1995
English Teacher
BOARD OF EDUCATION, New York, NY 1990 - 1992
AIDP Facilitator
Bilingual Math Teacher
AMERICAN SCHOOL/CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL, Hato Rey, PR 1989
- 1990
Math and Science Teacher 2/90-5/90
A.H. ROBBINS, New York, NY 1983 - 1989
Sales Representative
BOARD OF EDUCATION, New York, NY 1980 – 1982
Associate Educator in Special Education
EDUCATION
Ph.D. student, Education, Michigan State University
M.A., Education, University of Phoenix
Thesis: How does the language proficiency of the English teacher
affect the student's perception of his learning English
B.S., Biology, Fordham University
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experienced Photographer, Videographer and Computer Technologist with proficiency in
Basic Fortran HTML
JavaScript Windows 95 Microsoft Office
Lotus Smart Suite Toolbook Internet
WordPerfect 8 Adobe PhotoShop
PAPERS AND RESEARCH
Technology and Education: Who proposed the technological policies
of the past and the present and why did they
not work? May 1996, MSU, Michigan
Literacy and Technology: What role does technology play in teaching
a second language?
May 1997, MSU, Michigan
Research at the College How does the meaning of an electronic
classroom differ among and between
of Veterinary Medicine: users (faculty, students and administrators)? Jan
1997, MSU, Michigan
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPED
CD-ROM & Web-based CBTs
The Fracture Game 1996, MSU, Michigan, An application for teaching surgical
procedures in the bone fractures of small animals.
Human Resources Managers’ Evaluation CBT.
CBORD – Nutritional Services CBT.
Eclypsis – Registration and Admissions CBT.
Cerner – Medication and I.V. orders CBT.
WEB PAGE PUBLICATIONS
Designed and published web pages for the College of Veterinary Medicine