Support students in secondary education environment to obtain a meaningful understanding of the state and district science curriculum, as well as an insight into life-long learning.
State of Minnesota Licenses: State of Texas Licenses:
· Biology Biology
· Chemistry Chemistry
· Physics Physical Science
· High School representative for district technology committee and STEM curriculum development committee.
· Selected as a teacher curriculum writer for MN Zoo's "Show Us Your Mussels!" Campaign
· Chosen to represent College Board's AP with WE Service learning for Environmental Science during the 2017 WE Day Minnesota program in front of 20,000 students and teachers.
· Technology and Information Educational Services (TIES) Exceptional Teacher for 2017
· Chosen as an AP Reader for Chemistry for 2017 and 2018
· AP Summer Institute training participant for AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
· Selected as a participant in Ecology Project International's 2017 Teacher Research Fellowship in Magdelena Bay
· Coached High School Science Olympiad Team to state competition 5 years in a row
· Curriculum writer for AP Environmental Science for both Albert.io and Edpuzzle
· National Science Teachers Association Member (NSTA)
· Minnesota Science Teachers Association Member (MnSTA)
· American Association of Chemistry Teachers Member (AACT)
· North American Association for Environmental Education Member (NAAEE)
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST ABILENE ISD Abilene, TX
August 2018-Present Supervisor: Kimberly Brumley, 325-677-1444 Ext. 5858
· Coached teachers on proper technology integration using the SAMR and T-PACK models
· Assisted the district implementation of iPads in elementary classrooms and worked with a cohort of teachers to use technology for product creation
· Provided assistance with digital testing for STAAR and TELPAS
· Trained new teachers on a the use of technology within the distric
· Designed and provided training for district technology liaisons
· Created science-content-specific lessons integrating appropriate technology
for use in the K-8 classroom
SCIENCE TEACHER ORONO HIGH SCHOOL Long Lake, MN
August 2013-June 2018 Supervisor: Dave Benson, 952-449-8400
· Designed course curriculum for AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and Honor Chemistry
· Managed personal device messaging software used by the high school to proactively communicate with students and parents on classroom activities
· Developed online formative and summative assessment through district learning management system
· Received exemplary marks in performance observations
· Taught three lab-based science courses including AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science
· Coached HS Science Olympiad team to State competition
· High School representative for District Technology Committee and District STEM Curriculum Development Committee
· Managed Chemical Store Room
SCIENCE TEACHER MAINSTREET PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL
Hopkins, MN
August 2010-June 2013 Supervisor: Cassy Schauwitzer, 952-224-1340
· Led math and science Professional Learning Community (PLC)
· Used various technological strategies to promote student understanding
· Received exemplary marks in performance observations
· Supervised National Honor Society
· Supervised Muggle Quidditch Intramural
SCIENCE TEACHER EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL Eden Prairie, MN
August 2009-June 2010 Supervisor: Conn McCartan, 952-975-8000
· Participated in diversity training seminars
· Proactively communicated with parents on classroom activities and student achievement
· Addressed cultural understanding to create a student-centered learning environment
· Received exemplary marks in performance assessments
· Supervised Muggle Quidditch intramural
SCIENCE TEACHER MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL Minnetonka, MN
November 2008-June 2009 Supervisor: Jeffrey Erickson, 952-401-5700
· Nominated for Student-centered excellence in teaching award
· Assessed students in both formative and summative ways using RTI techniques throughout each unit
· Created a culture of student-centered learning in each classroom
· Guided students using clear lesson objectives
· Reflected on and made adjustments to lessons as necessary for student comprehension
· Participated in student recognition ceremonies