top of page

Bria Koch

briakoch@gmail.com
Education

 

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Ed.D. Instructional Technology and Educational Leadership, 2022

Cumulative GPA: 3.99/4.00

 

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

M.S.Ed. Instructional Technology, 2015
Instructional Technology Specialist certification (PK-12)

Online Teaching Endorsement

Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00 

     

Grove City College, Grove City, PA

B.S. Elementary Education, concentrations in science and math, 2012    

Cumulative GPA: 3.44/4.00             Major GPA: 3.92/4.00

Honors: Cum Laude;  Highest Honors in Elementary Education; Dean’s List with Highest Honors; Kappa Delta Pi education honorary

Skills

 

Microsoft Office Suite

Web design

Photoshop

Camtasia

Movie Maker

CPR/First Aid certified

 

Education-Related Work Experience

 

Seneca Valley School District—Technology Facilitator (November 2016-present)

Seneca Valley Academy of Choice (June 2022-present)

Provided comprehensive technology support to students and teachers, ensuring smooth operations within the educational environment
Maintained and updated the school website, effectively marketing programs to prospective students and their families
Facilitated monthly communication with K-12 families, fostering a collaborative relationship between the school and its community
Developed and implemented K-6 elementary asynchronous curriculum, tailoring educational experiences to meet diverse learning needs
Spearheaded the integration of virtual and augmented reality curriculum across K-12 grades, enhancing students' engagement and learning outcomes
Delivered instruction on digital citizenship and coding to K-8 students, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age

Rowan Elementary School (November 2016-June 2022)

Taught technology skills and robotics to 500+ students in grades K-4
Designed and implemented professional learning at the school and district level
Helped facilitate the successful implementation of 1:1 devices for students in grades K-4
Led faculty and students through remote learning and livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic

Duquesne University—Adjunct Instructor of Education (August 2016-August 2017)

Taught three one-credit courses to PK-4 pre-service teachers. Courses taught included Instructional Technology for PK-4 Numeracy, Instructional Technology for PK-4 Literacy, and Instructional Technology for PK-4 Science and Social Studies

The Goddard School—Lead Teacher ages 2.5-3 (April 2013-August 2016)

Planned theme-related, academically-centered lessons, managed the classroom, communicated with parents, and served as a nurturing role model for sixteen children

Independent Tutor—Algebra I and Honors Algebra II (January 2013-August 2014)

Provided supplemental instruction to two students during weekly sessions

Mohawk Area School District—Instructional Paraprofessional Title 1 grades K-3 and 5 (January 2013-March 2013)

Worked with small groups, primarily in math, using differentiated instruction to help students reach grade-level benchmarks

Grove City College Education Career Services—Student Worker (September 2011-September 2012)

Served as the assistant to the director by preparing announcements, managing the department website, editing and posting job announcements, and interviewing alumni to create online profiles for student reference

Grove City College Curriculum Library—Student Worker (February 2012-May 2012)

Shelved books and assisted education students by laminating materials, answering questions, and providing information about the library’s resources

Nanny (June 2005-present)

Served as a caregiver for various children, ages birth to six

Swim Lesson Instructor & Lifeguard (2004-2010)

Taught basic swimming skills to children of differing skill levels, ages three through ten

PA-Educator

 

2010 - present

2010 - present

Student Teaching
 

Third Grade

Mercer Elementary School (Mercer, PA)—Planned and taught developmentally appropriate lessons in all subjects for 24 students of varying academic ability levels, including many students with IEPs                                                                        August 2012-October 2012

Fifth Grade Language Arts

Mohawk Elementary School (Bessemer, PA)—Planned lessons to teach three sections of language arts, including novels and PSSA preparation, to approximately 70 students of varying skill levels                                                                      October 2012-December 2012

Field Experiences
 

Preschool (ages 3 and 4)

Grove City College Early Education Center (Grove City, PA)—Team-taught a math lesson on patterning to 3-year-old students                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                October 2010

Grove City College Early Education Center (Grove City, PA)—Volunteered during the spring semester of senior year in the 3-year-old program                                                                                                                                                                                                              Spring 2012

First Grade

Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School (Zelienople, PA)—Observed and interacted with students for one week; taught short math and reading lessons                                                                                                                                                                                              May 2010

St. Benedict the Moor Elementary School (Pittsburgh, PA)—Worked one-on-one with students, taught language arts lessons, completed art projects, and graded papers in this inner-city field experience                                                                                                              May 2011

Second Grade

Sandycreek Elementary School (Franklin, PA)—Team-taught a two-week social studies unit on Thanksgiving                        November 2011

Third Grade

Grove City Christian Academy (Grove City, PA)—Team-taught a two-week science unit on temperature                                         March 2011

Fourth Grade

Hillview Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)—Team-taught three math lessons on problem solving                                     November 2010

Rowan Elementary School (Cranberry Twp., PA)—Observed fourth grade students for one week; taught lessons on math and poetry                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     January 2012

Seventh Street Elementary School (Franklin, PA)—Wrote and taught a six-lesson unit on poetry                                                  October 2011

Fifth Grade

           Hillview Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)—Planned and taught a two-week unit on a novel to a group of six gifted students                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             April 2012

Sixth Grade Art

Hillview Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)—Spent one day a week during the semester assisting with art classes for sixth grade students                                                                                                                                                                                                              Spring 2011

Primary Special Education

Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School (Zelienople, PA)—Observed and worked with students with autism and learning disabilities in grades K-2                                                                                                                                                                                                   October 2010

Volunteer Experience
 

Grove City College
           Served as a virtual cooperating teacher for a pre-service teacher in the course Technologies of Instruction (2016-present)

Director of Cheerleading & Cheerleading Coach

Coordinated cheerleaders in grades 1-8, communicated with parents and athletic board, and choreographed dances/cheers (2008-2013)

CCD & Vacation Bible School Teacher

Taught students of all ages throughout the years; planned lessons, managed students, and communicated with parents (2004-2008; 2011-2013)

Camp Good Sam/Camp Erin

Served as a counselor for children who have lost loved ones (2009 & 2011)

Hillview Math Madness

Interacted with elementary students and their parents by planning and directing math activities (2011)

Elementary Math Blast

Wrote and taught lessons at a mini-math conference held each spring (2010-2011)

bottom of page