Education | Technology | Interactivity | Creativity
About Me
email: maria@acreativecircle.com
Maria Vincelli BEd, BES, MCMS
Computer Consultant and Teacher/Trainer
Simcoe Country District School Board
Educational Institution; Primary/Secondary Education industry
For the past 13 years, I have worked with students, teachers, educational consultants and administrators to help them to embed technology in their teaching practice. My main role is to demonstrate, recommend and provide resources for software and specialty hardware (such as SmartBOARD, Video Conferencing, Special Education Assistive Technology and much more. Over the past 6 years, after receiving my Bachelor of Education from York University, I have spent a great deal of time recommending web resources and assisting teachers to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of digital learning to students of all ages. Seminars and training ranges from website design and maintenance to the use of OSAPAC licensed software to individuals, small groups and large groups.
Director of Marketing
Graphic Papers, Distribution Division of Rolland Papers and Cascades
For over 20 years, I worked in the graphic arts industry as a Print Sales representative (sheetfed and web offset) and as a Sales and Marketing Director in the Paper Distribution Industry. As a Marketing Director, I was responsible for created and implementing effective marketing programs for a variety of paper and graphic arts products that were distributed by Graphic Papers/Les Papiers Graphiques. I worked with ad agencies and designers to designed advertising materials, arranged booths and demonstrations at Trade Shows, negotiated with suppliers from around the world, and coordinated cross-Canada meetings with sales staff from all of the branches. Through direct contact and sales staff I kept close connections with graphic designers, advertising agencies, printers and other customers (such as retail sales outlets), in order to increase sales and profits.
York University -
Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior Education and Special Education 2003 – 2004
Georgian College -
MCMS Diploma, Micro Computer Maintenance and Support 1993-1994
Activities and Societies: Certified in Networks, Computer Hardware, Software Support and Software Training
University of Waterloo
B.E.S., Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Studies 1972 – 1976