About

Hi! My name’s Thomas Mason and I’m a twelve year veteran of solving tech problems and providing support and training to schools and businesses. I’m currently the Technology Coordinator for Scotland Elementary School in Scotland, CT, USA, managing all the technology for the school and providing support and training to the school staff of 60.

Some of my achievements at Scotland School include:

  • coordinated with architects on 2007 building renovations to double the network size and set up new wall and ceiling mounted whiteboard and projector equipment.
  • implemented electronic door access system including card readers and security schedules. Set up proximity access cards for 60 staff members.
  • implemented the PowerSchool student information system to track student demographics and attendance reporting, bookkeeping for the school lunch program, and electronic grade book needs (including online parent access to grades)
  • programmed a custom standards-based report card application in C# used for report cards school-wide
  • implemented the Scantron Performance Series software used to evaluate student progress and provide detailed reports on academic progress, enabling the school to make data-driven decisions and increase standardized testing scores
  • Provided professional development sessions for teachers, saving thousands of dollars in the school’s budget.

I’ve also taught certification classes to students ranging in age from high schoolers to retirees and elderly people. I taught introductory classes for complete beginners as well as intermediate-level classes covering word processing, spreadsheets, and the Windows Interface. Successfully teaching an introductory computer class to elderly people was one of my most satisfying career highlights so far!

I previously worked as the Card Services Technician at Eastern Connecticut State University where I provided maintenance and support for all the student/staff card tech on campus, including card readers, laundry control units, point of sale units, and electronic door access systems. I also worked to support security camera recording equipment and the Blackboard commerce system.

I ran my own small business doing freelance computer support while I was in college. Jobs included website development, setting up monitoring devices for a hydroelectric power plant, private computer lessons, and creating an inventory control system for an antique store.

I take a lot of pride in providing charming and friendly tech support and training. In the time I’m not doing that I enjoy video game development, fitness, and collecting Transformers toys.

Please get in touch through the contact page and have a look at my resume !