Teaching Experience

• Computer Science Teacher – Clear Falls High  School, League City, TX, August 2018-present.

• Career and Technology Education (CTE) Teacher – Ball High School, Galveston, TX, 2016-June 2018

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Leadership Experience:

• CTE Department Chair (2019-2020)

• Teacher Mentor (2019-2020)

• Developed & currently leading the Village Computer Science Hour of Code program and initiative to bring Computer Science to all grades in the Education Village.

• Successfully developed and led two sessions on district Grow360 Professional Development Day (2019)

• Co-hosted TCEA Lunch & Learn virtual presentation (2018)

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Teacher Accomplishments:

• Integrated the method of using technology daily into my instructional strategies to ignite student interests and motivate them to learn.

• Tracked and evaluated student progress by implementing project based learning.

• Developed positive relationships with students by being open with them and maintaining high standards of acceptable class behavior and work.

• Effectively led a team of teachers in developing Student Learning Objectives per new district initiative

• Participated as a contributing member to a Student Success Team (SST)

• UIL Computer Science academic coach.

• Member of Long-Range Facility Planning Committee for Clear Falls HS

• AP Computer Science Principles Reader (Summer 2020)

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Courses taught over the years:

• AP Computer Science Principles (JavaScript)

• AP Computer Science A (Java)

• PreAP Computer Science (Python)

• Computer Science (HTML, JavaScript, Python, etc...)

• Video Game Design (Python)

• Computer Maintenance (A+ Certification Preparation)

• Principles of Information Technology (IC3 Certification Preparation)

• Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology, & Communications

 

 

 

Related Experience

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Youth Ministry Director (6-12) - OneLife Church, Webster, TX, Feb. 2020 - Present

• Oversees the vision and mission of youth ministry, both High School & Jr. High, within OneLife Church.

• Oversees the communication, planning, and organization of services and events.

• Encourages, builds, produces, trains, & maintains relationships with youth leadership teams & parents.

• Facilitates weekly Wednesday night #OLY program.

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Instructional Technology Coach/MIS – Galveston ISD, Galveston, TX, 2015-2016

• Supported teacher integration of specific technologies into their classroom and curriculum through hands on experience, demos, and training.

• Supported, maintained, repaired, and installed all technology related equipment. (Laptops, Desktops, iPads, etc..)

• Coordinated with administrators in assessing technology needs for the campus and communicated with vendors on accruing new technology

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Software Engineer – L-3 Communications @ JSC, Webster, TX June 2011 - October 2014

• Developed digital signage with low-cost computing technologies (Raspberry Pi).

• Developed, installed, and provided customer support for technologies involved in conference rooms throughout the facility.

• Explored concepts of mediated reality and provided quality assurance testing  in support of space operations.

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Additional Training/Professional Development

• “Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Computer Science Principles (CSP) Training”, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, June 2016

• “Capturing Kid’s Hearts”, Flippen Group, Galveston, TX, August 2016

• Kung Fu Canvas - Black Belt (2018)

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Presentations/Publications

• Thibodeaux,T., Harapnuik,D., & Turnage,J. (2019, March 27). Exploring How Students Use Feedback to Take Ownership and Deepen Learning. TxDLA Conference in Galveston, TX.

• Turnage,J. (2019, February 15). Coding Activities for the Non-Techy Teacher. CCISD Grow360.

• Turnage,J. (2018, November 28). Coding Activities for the Non-Techy Teacher. Lunch and learn presented virtually through the organization TCEA.

• Turnage, J., & Mueller, E. (2015, December 5). A Campus in The Clouds. Lecture presented at Magnet Schools of America Mid-South Conference in San Antonio, TX.

• Turnage,J.(2018, July 26).Four Apps for Teaching Students Coding Skills - TCEA published blog post.

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Honors/Awards/Scholarships

• Lamar University CoEHD award for exemplifying learner’s mindset & exemplary educational technology leadership skills. April 2019.

• Powerful Presentation Package (PPP) funding award of $5783.47, Galveston ISD Education Foundation, Galveston, TX, June 2016

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Civic/Community Service

Kids Ministry Teacher (K-5) – OneLife Church, Webster, TX, 2012-2019.

• Served as lead teacher in preparing curriculum content for the K-5 grade levels at least once a month.