Hello, I'm Terri!
I am currently a history teacher in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, where I have had the pleasure of serving as a curriculum writer, grade-level leader, Unsung Hero, Google DLP Leader, Instructional Facilitator of Professional Development, and an advocate for technology and relevant learning. I hope to obtain a career in which I can utilize my Bachelors in Social Sciences and Masters Degree in Learning Technologies collectively, hopefully while remaining in an educator type role. As an educator, I use technology to create engaging classroom experiences, to teach 21st century skills, and to scaffold to all learners in meaningful ways. I love being able to find new ways to integrate relevant and effective technology in my classroom and with my colleagues. Overall, my passion, enthusiasm, commitment, diligence, and leadership abilities will serve as an asset to any team.
For more Information, check out my Resume below!
Terri Truong
Educator and Curriculum Specialist
Phone:
972-757-6685
Email:
EXPERIENCE & RESUME
2008-Current
Coach
T.G.I. FRIDAYS
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Shift Leader
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New Hire Trainer and Coach
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Company Visual Model
2014-2015
Field Observer and Student Teacher
COPPELL ISD
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Observed various classroom environments
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Created AP U.S. History lesson utilized by Social Studies department
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Taught AP U.S. History, AP Micro and Macro Economics with emphasis on technology (Blackboard LMS System)
2015-Current
Award Winning Teacher, Grade-Level Lead, Instructional Facilitator, and Curriculum Writer
CARROLLTON - FARMERS BRANCH ISD
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AVID Teacher of the Month (4x)
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2017 Texas Recognized Teacher of Humanities
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2017 CFB-ISD Unsung Hero
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Curriculum Writer for On-level, PreAP, and IDS courses
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7th Grade-Level Leader
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Social Studies Instructional Facilitator
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Department Leader for Texas History
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2017 April Teacher of the Month
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2018 September Teacher of the Month
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2019 Social Studies V.I.P. and "The Read All About it" Award Recipient
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2019 Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teacher of Texas History (Humanities Texas).
EDUCATION
2016-2018
Master's Degree
in Learning Technologies
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, DENTON TX
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Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
2012-2015
Bachelor's Degree
in Social Sciences with Teacher Certification
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, DENTON TX
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.75 GPA)
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Deans List, Presidents List
2010-2012
Associates Degree
in Arts and Sciences
NORTH LAKE COLLEGE, IRVING TX
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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3.8 GPA
CREATIVE WORKS PROJECTS
A Java Responsive site created by Dreamweaver.
This web design was created by Adobe Muse and reviewed "hot spots" in an up and coming part of Carrollton, TX.
A part of the Carrollton Town Center design, this page delves into a review of the hottest drink stops!
A brief review of current apps that are popular today.
A three column brochure that provides insight for new teachers using Adobe Photoshop.
A Unit Lesson over Geography created with Smore, a creative flyer platform.
A review of the MVP nominees created by Adobe Dreamweaver.
A creative flyer created by Adobe Photoshop.
Backgrounds created on Adobe Muse using seamless textures.
WRITING SAMPLES
Game Based Learning on Generation Z
This paper discusses the benefits of game-based learning to engage current learners, known as Generation Z. In this work I was able to fully understand the mindset of learners today and how they best learn. This understanding of Generation Z learners has encouraged me to use more technology in my own class, such as Game-Based learning! This study helped me realize the importance of intentionality when implementing technology into instruction, and how to not use technology just for the sake of it.
PBL or Traditional Learning?
Education today is becoming more progressive and less traditional. This document assesses PBL and traditional learning and how students respond to both styles of learning. As an educator I have learned that you do not have to be completely one-sided in teaching, rather you can have both traditional and PBL in a balanced way in which students will respond to. This study allowed me to see that students were responsive to both styles of learning but in the long-run were more open to traditional learning than PBL.