Who is Tim Belmont?
Tim Belmont is an educator, technology enthusiast, presenter, and developer based in New Jersey.
High School English Educator
- Taught 9th and 10th grade Language Arts along with Public Speaking and Advanced Public Speaking for 10+ years
- Introduced podcasting, media literacy, and digital citizenship into class curriculums
- Developed multimedia projects incorporating technology including website design, podcast production, interactive presentations, and branding design
- Advised Robotics Club and Dungeons & Dragons Club
Instructional Technology Specialist
- Designed and ran Professional Development sessions focusing on effectively utilizing technology in the classroom at the high school level
- Facilitated sessions ranging from 5 to 75 attendees focused on tools including Google Workspace, Soundtrap, Edpuzzle, and Formative along with the SAMR technology framework
- Created instructional materials including videos and documents showing varying methods of integrating technology into lessons
Website Developer
- Developed and designed multiple interactive online tools to be used in the classroom with students
- Utilized PHP, Javascript, Node.JS, and other programming languages to facilitate digital interaction between learners
- Implemented APIs such as Giphy, OpenAI, and Google to seamlessly integrate tools with other services
Presenter
- Presented at statewide and national educational technology conferences including ISTE Live, FETC, NJECC, MassCUE, and EDxED NYC
- Topics included student podcasting and meaningful digital reflection in the classroom
Degrees & Certifications
- B.S.Ed in Secondary Education / English from Seton Hall University (2011)
- M.A. in Educational/Instructional Technology from New Jersey City University (2018)
- ISTE Certified Educator (since 2020)
- Google Certified Trainer (since 2021)
- NJDOE Exemplary Educator (2021)