Alex Gutierrez

Alex Gutierrez
Empowering Learners One Story at a Time
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Who am I as an educator?
I am a creative thinker committed to learning & growing professionally. As an educator, I am passionate about fostering cultures of thinking and helping learners experience the value of deep exploration.

Specialties:
Collaborative & Innovative Coach
Google Certified Educator [Level 2]
Experienced Instructional Designer
Enthusiastic PD & Workshop Leader
Creative Graphic Designer & Fine Artist

To learn more about me, keep scrolling to see what Ive been up to recentl. Also, feel free to visit me on Twitter for timely updates using @4lexgutierrez.
Recent Contributions
Over the past 14 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:

Lunch & Learn Sessions are low-key social learning experiences with other #aislearns teachers. The aim is to give teachers a chance to share tools / techniques they're excited about - something that can be leveraged to create amazing learning experiences.
Transform is an iBook about contemporary teaching and learning practices captured at Shekou International School.
Teachers of #SISrocks delves into the "why" and "how" of what teachers do everyday. The aim is to share exemplar practice and spark connections.
Parallel Wars is a choreographed experience that grew from the existing standards-based curriculum at Shekou International School.. The exhibition provided learners with an authentic audience and allowed them to reach existing targets in more meaningful way.
Spotlight: The Spark
Having an easily available space is indispensable to promoting innovative teaching practices and communicating scope. Managing this site has also proven to be instrumental in implementing a clear and concise coaching model that makes support highly accessible to educators, students and the wider community.

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Spotlight: Digital Citizenship Revamp
Needing to move towards a simple & useable program was the main idea behind our Digital Citizenship framework refresh. Start of the year sessions, Parent Mornings, Advisory lessons, etc.... were all prepared & structured to encourage a culture of thinking (and doing). The framework not only became a centerpiece of our middle school advisory program, it brought some life, laughter, discussion and good will to our classrooms and school community.
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Spotlight: Digital Publishing
Knowing that their work will mean something not just to themselves but to others fuels students creative fire and pushes them to create. Showcasing student work to a wider audience also emphasizes that writing, recording, presenting, etc... is a social process—an exchange of ideas between authors and readers, not just a performance for the teachers.

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Spotlight: Capturing China
In addition to complementing our Chinese program and students’ study of Mandarin, this exchange married a love for documenting and showcasing learning with the belief that students would return home with a deeper understanding of China including the people, history, cuisine, and culture.

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Who am I as a learner?
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
Professional Learning
2019 Cultures of Thinking in Action with Ron Ritchhart, Atlanta, USA
2019 ISTE Conference, Philadephia USA
2018 Level 5: The iPad Creative Curiosity Institute, Shenzhen, China
2018 21cl, Office 365 Summit, Guangzhou, China
2017 Adaptive School, Bob Garmston, Shenzhen, China
2016 Learning 2.0, Manila, Philippines
IB Category 2 Visual Arts, Singapore, Tanglin Trust School
Professional Sharing
21cl 10th Annual Conference, Hong Kong, Boosting Learner Agency through Student-Curated Exhibitions.
Shekou Summit, EdTech Team, Shenzhen, China
21cl Teach Meet, Shenzhen, Get that Story
21cl Teach Meet, Shenzhen, Power of Exhibition
CREATE @ SIS, Shenzhen, China
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
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
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
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
The Jet Programme
Interests
Design, Food, Travel, Photography

Alex Gutierrez

Empowering Learners One Story at a Time

Who am I as an educator?

Recent Contributions

Over the past 14 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:

Spotlight: The Spark

Spotlight: Digital Citizenship Revamp

Spotlight: Digital Publishing

Spotlight: Capturing China

In addition to complementing our Chinese program and students’ study of Mandarin, this exchange married a love for documenting and showcasing learning with the belief that students would return home with a deeper understanding of China including the people, history, cuisine, and culture.

Who am I as a learner?

Formal Education & Training

Professional Learning

Professional Sharing

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

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

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

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

Who am I as an educator?

Recent Contributions

Over the past 14 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:

Spotlight: The Spark

Spotlight: Digital Citizenship Revamp

Spotlight: Digital Publishing

Spotlight: Capturing China

In addition to complementing our Chinese program and students’ study of Mandarin, this exchange married a love for documenting and showcasing learning with the belief that students would return home with a deeper understanding of China including the people, history, cuisine, and culture.

Who am I as a learner?

Formal Education & Training

Professional Learning

Professional Sharing

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

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

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

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

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

Joyce Pereira, Computer Science Faculty at
Atlanta International School

Maria Yung, Visual Art Faculty at
Riffa Views International School