Barbara Brock
Alachua,FL
Summary
Well-rounded training and education specialist adept at curriculum development, planning, and secondary hands-on and inquiry science instruction. Adept at mentoring teachers, understanding how to improve classroom effectiveness and increasing academic performance with specialized experience in gifted and talented programs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chair, Science Department
Oak View Middle School (OVMS)
Newberry , FL
2012.01 - Current
- Mentored new teachers in successful strategies, techniques, administrative policies and supplementary technologies.
- Brought in over $15,000 of equipment and resources through grants for department.
- Researched and prepared semi-annual equipment and inventory reports as well as MSDS requirements for safety inspections.
Science Educator, Gifted Specialist
Oak View Middle School (OVMS)
Alachua , FL
2009.08 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in science courses including inclusion, collaborative, traditional and gifted coursework for 110-147 students annually including led cross-curriculum protects with math, technology, reading, arts and science for technical magnet students. Awarded Teacher of the Year.
- Oversaw completion of 300+ school-wide science projects. Encouraged non-traditional entrants to participate in simultaneous STEM and UF Natural History Museum "Trashformation" programs.
- Developed parallel CANVAS curriculum to classroom curriculum for students online.
- Three-year participant in training UF SPICE PhD interns in classroom.
- Completed FSU FCR-STEM integrated classroom training in both physical sciences and climate change.
- Contributor to CPALMS curriculum as lesson plan author as well as county assessment and pacing guide contributor.
- Responsible for overseeing necessary state mandated paperwork (EPs) of over 70-gifted students annually.
- Coordinated annual field trips to NASA, University Programs, and Ecology based sites as well as annual theme park events.
Science Educator
Massaponax and Riverbend High Schools
Spotsylvania , VA
2004.03 - 2009.06
- Collaborated with special education teachers (co-teach) specialists to meet needs of students requiring extra support.
- Awarded New Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Regional Mentor of the Year, Driven to Innovate, and Lynchburg College Outstanding Educator.
Retail Business Owner and Science Learning Consultant
FUNdaMentals Science & Creative Learning
Fredericksburg , VA
1997.11 - 2003.02
- Developed science and creativity toy store based on museum-store models with earnings of $100,000 annually.
- Designed on-line retail toy store that supplemented stores earnings by over 30%.
- Developed birthday, summer and science education programs for store and contracted to organizations such as schools, museums, and daycare centers.
Employee Development Specialist - GS12
US Marine Corps
Quantico , VA
2001.09 - 2002.04
- Coordinated and conducted over 20 training events on site at Quantico as well as Naval and Marine bases around United States.
- Developed training programs for range of users of retail-technology from warehouse employees to executives.
- Oversaw use, scheduling and operation of on-site training center and resources.
- Developed and implemented updating training programs for 400 employees
Operations Manager
The Ferguson Group, LLC
Washington , DC
1996.01 - 1997.11
- Performed legal compliance reviews for federal lobbying contracts, gifts, and funds, employment contracts on both municipal and state levels with budget of over $5 million.
- Coordinated lobbying and administrative activities, including payroll, compensation benchmarking, and benefits.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Administrative Coordinator, Then Human Resources and Operations Manager
Association of Science-Technology Centers ASTC
Washington , DC
1991.01 - 1996.01
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards with budget of $1.8 million.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires.
- Recruited and trained professionals throughout science museum industry in management strategies through Career Access program (program designed to expose and recruit students of color to potential careers in museum field). Attended job fairs throughout country marketing museum field.
- Designed ASTCs original job bank, assisting museums in recruiting internationally both formally and informally.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
10.2012
Education Certification Earth Science (6-12) Gifted Certified. - Education Certification
State of Virginia
Spotsylvania, VA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.1990
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Innovative Training Approaches
- Cross-curriculum including Literacy in Science Content
- Resource and Grant Coordination
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Technology Integration
- Inquiry-based Teaching Style
Affiliations
Member: School Representative for Alachua County Association, NSTA, FAST, NEA, Audubon Society
Volunteer work has included: Guardian Ad Litem, Fredericksburg Children’s Museum Board, Fredericksburg Downtown Merchants President, UF Museum of Natural History Docent, Rappahannock River Conservation Membership Chair, Audubon Education Volunteer
Timeline
Chair, Science Department
Oak View Middle School (OVMS)
2012.01 - Current
Science Educator, Gifted Specialist
Oak View Middle School (OVMS)
2009.08 - Current
Science Educator
Massaponax and Riverbend High Schools
2004.03 - 2009.06
Employee Development Specialist - GS12
US Marine Corps
2001.09 - 2002.04
Retail Business Owner and Science Learning Consultant
FUNdaMentals Science & Creative Learning
1997.11 - 2003.02
Operations Manager
The Ferguson Group, LLC
1996.01 - 1997.11
Administrative Coordinator, Then Human Resources and Operations Manager
Association of Science-Technology Centers ASTC
1991.01 - 1996.01
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Education Certification Earth Science (6-12) Gifted Certified. - Education Certification
State of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Mary Washington
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