 Bree Reynolds B.S., MA Ed Cert
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Gandhi
When we learn we are tranformed, reshaped and made new. Our new form can be good or bad depending on who or what we are learning from. I am a teacher because I believe in the power of learning and the possibilities of young people to go out and be far more extraordinary than myself or my teachers and leaders. I am also I a teacher because I believe public education is the most important foundation of a democratic society. Ultimately, I teach because I think learning is fun.
My mom tells me I came home from school the first day of Kindergarten and conned my little brother into playing school. I don't remember wanting to be anything other than a teacher when I was a kid. When I got into middle school, my love of science was solidified. During high school, I took summer school to get my social studies classes out of the way so I could take extra science courses during the school year. I graduated from high school with 6 years worth of science under my belt. During college, I studied biology and got to work with a pathologist who was researching Malaria. I also got to travel and live in the rainforest in Belize. In 2004, I received my teacher certification from Gonzaga and started teaching at Wellpinit. My first year of teaching, I taught elementary science. I worked with all of the elementary teachers to plan science lessons and taught grades K-5. In July 2005, I traveled overseas to Micronesia to teach on an island called Saipan. I lived there for 2.5 years and returned to Wellpinit in February 2008 to teach high school science. If you'd like to learn more about me or my adventures in Micronesia, visit www.breeanddoug.blogspot.com
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EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS: Masters In Teaching Certificate Gonzaga University,Spokane,Washington 2004 Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership GonzagaUniversity,Spokane,Washington 2000 Bachelor of Science Evergreen State College,Olympia,Washington 1996 AWARDS or HONORS:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Science Teacher, Wellpinit High School 2008-Present Wellpinit, WA
I teach 9th grade Physical Science, 10th grade Life Science, Chemistry and AP Environmental Science. Each class utilizes Moodle, handheld computers, inquiry based labs, original student research, career exploration, culturally connected lessons and communtiy service. Science Teacher, Hopwood Junior High School 2005-Present Saipan, MP Taught science in a large multilingual and multicultural middle school. I was the department chair and science resource teacher for 6 other teachers. I received grants to purchase inquiry based kits and provide professional development for teachers as well as teaching 8th grade science. I advise an environmental club after school, as well as a book club. Adjunct Faculty, Northern Marianas College 2006-Present Saipan, MP
Taught Marine Biology at a 2 year community college. I incorporated technology for instruction and multiple modes of learning. This class was offered on-line for students residing on other islands within the CNMI. Science Teacher, Wellpinit Elementary School 2004-2005 Wellpinit, WA
I developed and implemented a K-5 science program in a school located on an Indian reservation. I taught 6 grade levels, provided inquiry based science. I coordinated a health care careers camp for 5th graders in the summer and participated in a culturally responsive teaching symposium with the tribe. Hub Coordinator, Glover Middle School 2002-2004 Spokane, WA I developed and implemented informal education programs for middle school youth in a large middle school. These programs and services were linked to state benchmarks and provided enrichment and extended learning opportunities for students. I partnered with area businesses, colleges and community organizations to run these programs. Project Coordinator, Health Improvement Partnership 2001-2002 Spokane, WA I facilitated the formation of youth development programs and services in partnership with America’s Promise, local school districts, Cooperative Extension, area colleges and the city’s youth department. Education Specialist, Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium 1997-2002 Spokane, WA I collaborated with multiple agencies and community organizations to develop educational programs and campaigns aimed at preventing domestic violence. I developed and implemented intervention training for health care providers, educators, and religious leaders.I partnered with schools and after school programs to provide healthy relationship education and outreach to youth. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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