OBJECTIVE:
To creatively teach middle school level
science by using innovative, hands and minds-on, cooperative, problem-solving
curricula.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science -- Environmental Studies
Concentration in science/environmental education with teaching
certification.
Graduated: May 2003
Bachelor of Science -- Wildlife Biology
Graduated: September 1997
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Currently teaching 4 sections
of 8th grade Physical Science on a 4-person team.
- Units include:
Structure and Nature of Matter, Physics, Energy, and Ecology.
- Designed
curriculum virtually from scratch, and have created local common assessments
for the district.
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Working collaboratively with both literacy specialist and head librarian
in planning and
teaching literacy and research skills.
Project Assistant
for the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve –
Antioch New England Institute ,
- Created public education programs, developed service learning projects for schools,
and maintained the property and trail network on the 450 acre
preserve.
- Compiled historical treasure hunts or “Quests” completed
by local school groups, and
created a booklet for small-scale publication.
Challenge Trail Assistant -
Wild Treasures: Sustainability
Naturally,
- Facilitated and led
groups of middle school students through the “Challenge Trail” that
engaged students
with problem solving challenges around sustainability concepts.
Farm
Educator – The Farm School,
- Instructed hands-on farm training around field crops,
gardening, animal care, and forestry.
- Developed and taught
courses based on building construction and rustic garden trellises.
- Led morning and evening nature walks around the 130 acres of surrounding
forest.
- Created program literature and designed financial growth
graphs for capital campaign.
Service Learning Coordinator –Antioch New England Institute ,
- Planning and implementing service learning projects
through: student instruction,
curriculum design, field trip coordination, and gathering of resources
and materials.
- Directly and actively supporting local public school
teachers in project work.
Staff Naturalist - The Environmental
Schools,
- Taught 4th-8th graders in five day, residential, outdoor environmental education programs.
- Designed engaging, hands-on, activity-based lessons
on topics including; marine / fresh-
water studies, astronomy, geology and soils, forest ecosystems, and
human impact.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Carpenter – Self employed on-going since 2001
- Interior/exterior
renovations, remodels, and repair projects for any style home.
-Experienced builder in all aspects from frame to finish to shop and
mill work.
CERTIFICATIONS:
sME state teaching certificate; grades 7-12 - Life Science
s NH state
teaching certificate; grades 5-9 - Middle School General Science
s Washington State Univ. Certified Master Gardener – 2/04
s Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) -80 hours of training and field work
in
s Current Red Cross CPR and Basic First-Aid certification
WORKSHOPS
and TRAININGS:
s “Big 6” Information Literacy workshop – spring
‘06
s
s Dine and Discuss Series – "Team Leaders & PLC's" –
fall ‘05
s “Professional Learning Communities” 2-day conference –
s NELMS “Differentiation in the Classroom” 2-day conference
– spring ‘05
s Dealing with
s “Agriculture
in the Classroom” Conference –
OTHER
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
s Athletics: Outdoor recreation including all-season
camping and backpacking,
mountain biking, x-country skiing, snowboarding, basketball, and volleyball.
s Musical
inclination: acoustic guitar, hand drumming, and saxophone; avid listener
s Computers: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Powerpoint, iMovie website
development and networking, ArcView for GIS, both Windows, and Mac platforms.
Strong aptitude
for learning and using new software and systems.
s Art and craft
work including; woodworking (Professional Carpenter), pottery, folk
crafts.
s Eagle Scout – 1991
s Photography, cooking, organic gardening,
reading, journaling, and defending
Mother Earth.
