Roberto M Soracco

About Me

An educator with a passion to share knowledge to learners of all ages. Promoting the use of technology as a learning tool, for digital natives and immigrants. Always seeking to expand people’s knowledge of what they capable of doing with technology.

  • Residence Houston, TX
  • e-mail rsoracco@gmail.com

What I Do

Professional Development

Provided professional development to SISD staff on a variety of topics, including Schoology, Google Workspace applications, district approved appliances, and Adobe products. Currently deliver individualized, departmental, and campus-wide training at Aldine, focusing on software applications, hardware implementation, and emerging technologies. Additionally, specializing in Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Gemini, and Schoology, and serve as a training partner at EdgeGain, facilitating Adobe Express training.

Print+Digital Design

Managed marketing and design initiatives for the Technology & Curriculum Conference of Aldine (TCCA) in 2021-2023, developing visually compelling materials to enhance engagement and brand presence. Experienced in freelance design, creating websites, print media, and digital content tailored to diverse client needs. Additionally, designed district-aligned slide decks, resource materials, and various media assets to support instructional initiatives and communication strategies.

Support

Offer real-time assistance through the district's online technology help chat, guiding teachers and staff in using district-approved software and hardware. Conduct customized training sessions at various levels, including one-on-one support, team collaborations, departmental workshops, campus-wide initiatives, and district-wide professional development programs.

Management

Served as Co-Lead for the 2023 Technology & Curriculum Conference of Aldine (TCCA), overseeing event planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement. Led the Marketing team for the 2022 and 2023 TCCA conferences, developing strategic campaigns to enhance outreach, engagement, and brand visibility. During the 2020-2021 school year, acted as the primary liaison between the district and Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs), providing guidance and support in instructional technology strategies. Focused on implementing district technology initiatives, equipping DLCs with best practices, and coaching them to become instructional leaders on their campuses, fostering a culture of innovation and digital integration in education.

Resume

Experience

2024 – Present
Edge Gain Ltd

Trainer

Serve as a training partner at Edge Gain Ltd., delivering both virtual and in-person professional development sessions focused on Adobe Express and other Adobe applications. Provide educators and professionals with hands-on training, best practices, and innovative strategies to enhance digital creativity and instructional design. Tailor sessions to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring participants gain practical skills for integrating Adobe tools into their workflows effectively.

2021 - Present
Aldine Independent School District

Digital Learning Specialist

Provide support with digital learning, technology integration, and digital differentiation across twelve campuses. Provide recommendations, training, strategies, and coaching based on the three main initiatives from the Digital Learning Department. Provide Schoology support by assisting with adding content, maintaining courses, and everyday Schoology issues. Designed, produced, and managed marketing campaigns for TCCA, DLS department, and Esports.

2020 - 2021
Spring Independent School District

District Instructional Technology Specialist

Communicated with Digital Learning Coaches of district initiatives, organized monthly trainings, coached on instructional technology strategies, leadership strategies, and supported campuses in conjunction with DLCs on implementing various instructional technology applications. Provided Schoology Support by creating customized self-paced professional development covering Schoology topics, maintained courses with proper settings, and trained staff members on Schoology topics. Provided technology support to staff members through the district’s help desk ticketing system. Designed district print and digital media communications documents throughout the school year and summer sessions.

2016 - 2020
Spring Independent School District

Technology Instructor + Technology Team Leader

Developed and implemented the first technology elementary curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade in Spring ISD that focuses on computer literacy, digital citizenship, keyboarding skills, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, Computer Science with code.org, and Robotics. Sponsor of the LEGO Robotics and Coding Club.

2005 - 2016
Spring Independent School District

Fourth Grade Math + Science Bilingual Teacher

Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson materials that were differentiated for diverse, economically disadvantaged learners. Read, write, and orally communicate effectively in English and Spanish. Able to adjust teaching styles to a variety of ages, levels, and language competencies and appreciate many cultures. Created translations for academic material, presentations, and assessments.

2009 - 2020
Spring Independent School District

Team Leader

Responsible for assisting team member implementation of the district’s instructional programs, to understand district and campus goals, policies and procedures, weekly planning to implement curriculum, write weekly lesson plans, and acting on as liaison between the team and the school administration.

2008 - 2020
Spring Independent School District

Computer Liaison Teacher / Campus Instructional Technologist

Responsible for collaborating with the Technology team to provide first line assistance to campus technology needs. Provide on-site support to campus faculty and staff with the integration of technology, curriculum development as it relates to instructional technology and training teachers to use technology in the most appropriate and effective manner through staff development.

2015 - 2020
Spring Independent School District

Digital Learning Committee Chair

Responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing strategic technology integration based on teacher and campus training needs, and aligning content with TEKS, ISTE, and CSTA standards.

2008 - 2020
Spring Independent School District

Webmaster

Responsible for maintaining the school’s website, ensure that school website design is attractive, professional, informative, and intuitive. Help maintain the school’s Twitter account of activities, events, and news.

Education

2015
Savannah College of Art and Design

Masters of Fine Arts,
Graphic Design

2005
University of Nevada,
Las Vegas

Bachelor of Arts,
Computer Science

Design Skills

Web Design

85%

Print Design

80%

Logo Design

80%

Graphic Design

95%

Knowledges

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Professional Development
  • Print
  • Digital Design
  • Social Media
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Networking
  • Flexibility
  • Instructional Technology
  • Learning Management System - Schoology
  • Branding
  • Bilingual
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management

Applications

  • Apple Mac
  • Apple Pages
  • Apple Keynote
  • Apple Numbers
  • Apple iMovie
  • Apple GarageBand
  • Google Docs
  • Google Slides
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Forms
  • Google Classroom
  • Google Gemini
  • Looker Studio
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Express
  • Microsoft Office
  • Learning Management System - Schoology
  • Keynote
  • Pages
  • Numbers

Certifications

Adobe Innovator

Adobe Creative Educator
May 17, 2024

Adobe District Leader

Adobe Creative Educator
February 23, 2023

Apple Teacher

Apple Teacher Education
February 21, 2018

Apple Learning Coach

Apple Teacher Education
March 16, 2022

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Google for Education
January 20, 2023

Google Certified Educator Level 2

Google for Education
January 26, 2024

Trainer

Edge Gain Ltd.
December 2024

Speaker

Aldine ISD Bella Conference 2025

Houston, TX
July 2025

2025 TCEA Elementary Technology Conference

Galveston, TX
June 2025

Region 4 Digital Learning Conference 2025

Houston, TX
April 2025

ISTE-GM AI Explorations Educator Forum

ISTE 2024
June 2024

ISTE-GM AI Explorations Capstone Showcase Webinar

Virtual
June 2024

20th Longwood University Summer Literacy Institute

Longwood University - Virtual
July 2024

Recognitions

Teacher of the Year 2016

Cooper Elementary – SISD
February 2016

Bilingual Teacher of the Year 2009

Cooper Elementary – SISD
February 2009

Portfolio

Marketing

TCCA 2023

Marketing + Learning Experience
Marketing

TCCA 2022

Marketing + Learning Experience
Marketing

TCCA 2021

Marketing + Learning Experience
Learning Experience

Beyond the Binary

Learning Experience
Marketing

Aldine Esports Branding

Marketing
Projects

Summer Teacher Conference

Project
Print/Digital Media

Chill Out & Read

Communique
Learning Experience

Resources for Future Courses

Communique
Print/Digital Media

Legends of Learning

Communique
Learning Experience

Holidays Breakout

Learning Experience
Learning Experience

CodeBreakers

Learning Experience
Learning Experience

Will Hank Eat?

Learning Experience
Projects

Journey Into Reading Tracker

Project
Projects

Digital Breakout - How To Site

Project & Learning Experience
Support Guide

End of Year Checklist

Communique

Contact

Houston, TX

281-814-9906

Freelance Available