SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
ED-TECH INNOVATOR
CS EDUCATOR
ABOUT ME
Robert Pino is an educator and independent software developer. He also leads workshops on emerging opportunities for educators.
He is a veteran Computer Science educator, having spent 11 years working with homeless and at-risk high school students, both in the classroom and as a department director.
He has designed and developed multiple web applications, games, and other user experiences.
In his free time he argues with nerds about why Deckard is a Replicant.
RESUME
EDUCATION
Oregon State
University
2018-2020
ComputeR
Science
Bachelor of Science
Arizona State
University
2015-2016
Global Technology
and Development
Master of Science
St. John's University
2012-2013
Adolescent Education (7-12)
Master of Science in Education
Washington
University
in St. Louis
2008-2011
English
Bachelor of Arts
PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE
UNITY ENGINE
C++
PYTHON
JAVA
HTML/CSS
Work EXPERIENCE
Advanced Math and Science
UNITED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
September 2022 - Present
Computer Science Educator
September 2022 - Present
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Designed and executed curriculum for a course centered on post-secondary Computer Science skills
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Executed AP Computer Science A curriculum
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
July 2017 - July 2022
Director of Educational Technology
July 2017 - July 2022
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Led a team of three staff members to develop a four-year strategic plan for the Computer Science department
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Determined staffing needs
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Defined budget and allocated funding
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Assigned key performance indicators and curriculum goals
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Developed successful proposals for state-run Computer Science organizations to establish partnerships
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Led professional development presentations for staff on the use of G Suite for Education and other educational technology tools
Data Systems Administrator
July 2017 - July 2022
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Designed, programmed, and maintained three data systems central to the function of the school
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School-wide system to record and track student behavioral issues to understanding student behavior
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External system to record interactions between students, social work team, and outside organizations
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School-wide system to request intervention for crisis events
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Technology Educator
July 2012 - July 2022
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Founded and managed the Technology Department at Broome Street Academy
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Featured on the Today Show to represent Broome Street Academy’s use of emerging Google Expeditions classroom technology
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Developed curriculum for and taught five technology courses per semester
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Implemented and maintained a G Suite for Education with over 300 individual users and accounts
Courses Developed
Introduction to Computer Science
Students developed and implemented programming-oriented thinking and the broad-scale concepts necessary for a successful post-secondary Computer Science career.
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Using Snap to introduce basic programming skills
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Using Python to further develop programming skills in an industry-recognized programming language
Philosophy of Technology
Students prepared themselves for leadership roles in emerging technology fields by critically analyzing the philosophical and social questions of developing technologies.
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Self-driving vehicles and the reshaping economic landscape
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3D printing, copyright, and ownership of production
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Liability and fault for injuries in an autonomous world
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Memes as cultural discussions and arguments
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The dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence
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Social changes in a post-space colonization world
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Technology and the rise of early civilizations
Principles of Information Technology
Students prepared for post-secondary careers in information technology by exploring the central components of IT networks.
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Defined the role of IT networks in various career fields
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Classified the discrete hardware components of an IT network
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Mapped the flow of information across the internet between various locations
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Implemented knowledge to design an IT network as a final project
Research and Argument
Students defined and implemented advanced argumentation skills and rhetorical devices.
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Researched and reenacted historical and legal debates
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Participated in spoken arguments on current social issues
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Defended important issues in written and spoken form
Introduction to Technological Skills
Students reinforced and utilized core cross-curricular and post-secondary technology skills.
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Touch typing
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Email etiquette
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Creating and maintaining a personal online "brand"
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Website design
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Maintaining an online identity
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General internet safety
The History and Development of Video Gaming
Students analyzed the cyclical relationship between technological advancement, economics, and cultural attitudes towards gaming and entertainment.
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Examined the systematization of negative cultural norms and racism through the structure and stories of modern video games
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Mapped evolving cultural views of gaming against shifting economic trends of the 70s, 80s, and 90s
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Designed new game mechanics based on the discrete mechanics in popular games
WORKSHOPS LED
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Innovation Throwdown - New Visions
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Necessary Modernization - Broome Street Academy
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Implementing Team Drive Into Your Work - Broome Street Academy
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Google Classroom, Your Classroom - Broome Street Academy
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Connecting to Students & Parents with Gmail - Broome Street Academy
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Innovation Throwdown - New Visions
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Without EdTech We Fail Our Students - Broome Street Academy
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Technology and Your Classroom - PS 18 Park Terrace
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Advanced Google Classroom - Google & NYC DOE
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Beginner Google Classroom Practices - Google & NYC DOE
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Completing Your Certification Panel - Google & NYC DOE
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Technology and Your Classroom - Broome Street Academy
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Meet the Google Toolset - Broome Street Academy