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Beverly A Dones

Hickman,KY

Summary

I am a dedicated and state certified science education professional that is equipped with a vigorous foundation in instruction techniques and curriculum design. As a two time "Teacher of the Year"recipient, I have proven that I am proficient at creating interactive and engaging lesson plans to enhance and promote student learning. I am known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and focus on achieving successful goals, both institutionally and educationally.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Union City Board Of Education
08.2000 - Current

I currently:

  • Collaborate with other grade-level teachers for interdisciplinary projects, creating a more educationally friendly experience across subjects.
  • Focus on developing strong relationships with 100+students, parents, and in-house colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Assess each student's Science progress and provide constructive feedback, helping them identify areas for improvement.
  • Stimulate students' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the classroom.
  • Embrace differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs, allowing all students to grasp simple & complex concepts.
  • Implement classroom management strategies to maintain discipline while promoting a respectful atmosphere.

Medical Technologist - Clinical Chemistry

St. Louis University Hospital
01.1980 - 06.1995
  • Contributed to the overall success of both the Research Laboratory & the Core Lab- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
  • Followed national laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, recording, and results reporting.
  • Daily analyzed 300+ specimens; validating laboratory findings to check accuracy of quality control, patients, and research results, while ensuring "stat" reporting of critical results to healthcare providers; focused on quick interventions in life threatening situations, using designated hospital software for storage & retrieval.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in corresponding departments to ensure patients' results accurately collated.
  • Selected new state-of-the-art analyzers for Chemistry department, wrote procedure manuals, conducted professional development opportunity to update personnel, and taught newly hired med techs, instructed medical technology students in their junior year residency.
  • Successfully operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.

Education

Masters - Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum & Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05.1985

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO
05.1980

Skills

  • Cross-curricular diverse subjects
  • Science fair teamwork and coordination
  • Differentiated teaching strategies
  • Learning style accommodations
  • Enforcing rules and expectations
  • Lab management
  • Understanding biological science, physical science, and Earth science concepts
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Timeline

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Union City Board Of Education
08.2000 - Current

Medical Technologist - Clinical Chemistry

St. Louis University Hospital
01.1980 - 06.1995

Masters - Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum & Instruction

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

St. Louis University