Alex Gutierrez

Alex Gutierrez
Empowering Learners One Story at a Time
Alex Gutierrez
Empowering Learners One Story at a Time
Alex Gutierrez
Empowering Learners One Story at a Time
Who am I as an educator?
#EdTech leader, visual #art teacher & Computer Science Instructor passionate about fostering a #culture of thinking and helping learners engage and experience the value of deep exploration.

Specialties:
Collaborative & Innovative Coach
Google Certified Educator [Level 1 & 2]
Experienced Instructional Designer
Enthusiastic PD & Workshop Leader
Creative Graphic Designer & Fine Artist
To learn more about me, feel free to follow me on Twitter using @4lexgutierrez.
Recent Contributions
Over the past 13 years, I have been lucky to be part of teams tasked with transitioning schools into leaders in educational technology and innovation. Some of my contributions include:

Teachers of #SISrocks delves into the "why" and "how" of what teachers do everyday. The aim is to share exemplar practice and spark connections.
Transform is an iBook about contemporary teaching and learning practices captured at Shekou International School.
Parallel Wars grew natively from the existing standards-based social studies curriculum at Shekou International School. The exhibition gave us the opportunity to reach existing targets in a more meaningful way.
Hour of Code at SIS is a school-wide event that was ultimately driven by students and provided great snapshots of student thinking.
Innovation Snapshot:
Leveraging digital tools and agile spaces to make meaningful connections.

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Capturing China:
Fostering deeper understanding through immersion and exchange

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We Made This
We Made This , was initially created to document student work but grew into an online space that harnesses the power of social media to connect students with real world experts and other artists.

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Who am I as a learner?
Technical Proficiencies.
Google Certified Educator
Coding: Block, HTML, Robot C, EV3 & VEX
Adobe Creative Suite
SeeSaw Ambassador
LMS: Atlas Rubicon, ManageBac, Blackbaud
Formal Education & Training
Montana State University
Master of Education | State of Montana Educator License
Endorsements: 05A Art, K-12

Maryland Institute College of Art
Master of Fine Art | Interdisciplinary

University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Fine Art | Concentration: Painting & Drawing
Alex is an extraordinarily talented designer who crafts engaging visualizations that capture and showcase learning and understanding. His ability to create across multiple platforms and devices highlights his ingenuity and open-mindedness making him an incredible asset to any organization.
Joyce Pereira, Computer Science Faculty at
Atlanta International School
Mr. Gutierrez is like Dumbledore from Harry Potter always allowing his students to experiment and making sure they understand with respect and dignity.

Byungjin Ko, First Year Student at
Rhode Island School of design
I have worked alongside Alex as a visual art teacher and as a technology integrator. In both roles, he helps students and colleagues grow and use 21st century skills in the classroom. He is a very hands on teacher and his lessons are always engaging and applicable to other areas of student life.
Maria Yung, Visual Art Faculty at
Riffa Views International School
Professional Learning
Cultures of Thinking in Action with Ron Ritchhart, Atlanta, USA
ISTE 2019 Conference, Philadephia USA
ManageBac MYP Certificate Course, Chicago, USA
Level 5: The iPad Creative Curiosity Institute, Shenzhen, China
21cl, Office 365 Summit, Guangzhou, China
Adaptive School with Bob Garmston, Shenzhen, China
Learning 2.0, Manila, Philippines
IB Category 2 Visual Arts, Singapore, Tanglin Trust School
IB Category 1 Visual Arts, IBO Online Workshop,
Professional Sharing
21cl 10th Annual Conference, Hong Kong, Boosting Learner Agency through Student-Curated Exhibitions.
Shekou Summit, EdTech Team, Shenzhen, China
EdCamp @ SIS, Shenzhen, China
21cl Teach Meet, Shenzhen, Get that Story
21cl Teach Meet, Shenzhen, Power of Exhibition
CREATE @ SIS, Shenzhen, China
September Sessions @ SIS, Shenzhen, China

Extracurriculars & Service
MS + HS Advisor, Extended Essay Advisor, Personal Project Advisor, Week Without Walls Leader, Yearbook Club Sponsor, Habitat for Humanity. Certified in CPR and first aid.
IB Art: An Interactive Companion for Visual Art Diploma Program Students
US Department of State, Art in Embassies Program
Putney Student Travel, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica
The Jet Programme, Saitama-Ken, Japan
Interests
Design, Travel, Photography

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Who am I as an educator?

Recent Contributions

Over the past 13 years, I have been lucky to be part of teams tasked with transitioning schools into leaders in educational technology and innovation. Some of my contributions include:

Innovation Snapshot:

Leveraging digital tools and agile spaces to make meaningful connections.

Capturing China:

Fostering deeper understanding through immersion and exchange

We Made This

We Made This , was initially created to document student work but grew into an online space that harnesses the power of social media to connect students with real world experts and other artists.

Who am I as a learner?

Technical Proficiencies.

Formal Education & Training

Alex is an extraordinarily talented designer who crafts engaging visualizations that capture and showcase learning and understanding. His ability to create across multiple platforms and devices highlights his ingenuity and open-mindedness making him an incredible asset to any organization.

Joyce Pereira, Computer Science Faculty at
Atlanta International School

Mr. Gutierrez is like Dumbledore from Harry Potter always allowing his students to experiment and making sure they understand with respect and dignity.

Byungjin Ko, First Year Student at
Rhode Island School of design

I have worked alongside Alex as a visual art teacher and as a technology integrator. In both roles, he helps students and colleagues grow and use 21st century skills in the classroom. He is a very hands on teacher and his lessons are always engaging and applicable to other areas of student life.

Maria Yung, Visual Art Faculty at
Riffa Views International School

Professional Learning

Professional Sharing

Extracurriculars & Service

MS + HS Advisor, Extended Essay Advisor, Personal Project Advisor, Week Without Walls Leader, Yearbook Club Sponsor, Habitat for Humanity. Certified in CPR and first aid.

Interests

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Who am I as an educator?

Recent Contributions

Over the past 13 years, I have been lucky to be part of teams tasked with transitioning schools into leaders in educational technology and innovation. Some of my contributions include:

Innovation Snapshot:

Leveraging digital tools and agile spaces to make meaningful connections.

Capturing China:

Fostering deeper understanding through immersion and exchange

We Made This

We Made This , was initially created to document student work but grew into an online space that harnesses the power of social media to connect students with real world experts and other artists.

Who am I as a learner?

Technical Proficiencies.

Formal Education & Training

Alex is an extraordinarily talented designer who crafts engaging visualizations that capture and showcase learning and understanding. His ability to create across multiple platforms and devices highlights his ingenuity and open-mindedness making him an incredible asset to any organization.

Joyce Pereira, Computer Science Faculty atAtlanta International School

Mr. Gutierrez is like Dumbledore from Harry Potter always allowing his students to experiment and making sure they understand with respect and dignity.

Byungjin Ko, First Year Student atRhode Island School of design

I have worked alongside Alex as a visual art teacher and as a technology integrator. In both roles, he helps students and colleagues grow and use 21st century skills in the classroom. He is a very hands on teacher and his lessons are always engaging and applicable to other areas of student life.

Maria Yung, Visual Art Faculty atRiffa Views International School

Professional Learning

Professional Sharing

Extracurriculars & Service

MS + HS Advisor, Extended Essay Advisor, Personal Project Advisor, Week Without Walls Leader, Yearbook Club Sponsor, Habitat for Humanity. Certified in CPR and first aid.

Interests

Joyce Pereira, Computer Science Faculty at
Atlanta International School

Byungjin Ko, First Year Student at
Rhode Island School of design

Maria Yung, Visual Art Faculty at
Riffa Views International School