Edward Wren
Gloucester,MA
Summary
A motivational leader with a joyful, dynamic presentation style who's creative approaches to connecting people with information have been called those of a "storyteller" and comparable to a "TED talk". With a penchant for fact finding deep dives, this polymath is seeking a leadership role which will expand his ability to meet clients informational needs through data analysis, expert listening and audience engagement. An academic background in biological science and a passion for the environment, particularly the ocean, provide the current platform for this leaders innovative ideas and engagement prowess.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Specialist-AP Environmental Science
Mass Insight Education and Research
Boston, MA
09.2020 - Current
- Grow the Mass Insight AP Environmental Science program by nearly doubling the number of hours Mass Insight dedicates annually to a single AP Environmental Science Content Specialist from 480 to nearly 900 in less than 4 years, increasing teacher engagement success as demonstrated by increased class sizes and number of sections offered, and signing up an unprecedented 1,100 students for the Mass Insight mock AP Environmental Science exam this year.
- Mentor and coach Massachusetts and Connecticut AP Environmental Science teachers through discussions and demonstrations of student and spacial analysis, innovative content delivery and dynamic engagement practices.
- Coordinate, facilitate and deliver workshops and content review sessions including procuring presenters such as environmental field scientists and teaching professionals.
- Introduce modern laboratory technology unusual in an AP Environmental Science classroom such as molecular biology GMO and antibiotic resistance labs as well as write and publish unique, original lessons and labs for a monthly newsletter and by direct participant request.
- Motivate both teachers and systemically challenged students, during a particularly challenging time in educational history, with current environmental science content presented through creative, dynamic, storytelling and humor.
High School Science Teacher
Bronx High School Of Science
The Bronx, NY
09.2010 - 06.2019
- Designed and/or curated AP Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Animal Behavior, Biology and Research courses for academically accelerated 9th-12th grade students in a nationally ranked, public, STEM high school.
- Led the schoolwide sustainability initiative as the Sustainability Coordinator (1 yr) for a 3,200 person building which included co-writing and winning over $20,000 in grant money used for building energy upgrades, a new recycling program, an urban gardening initiative, a new water filtration system to encourage using reusable water bottles, a very active student Green Team and community awareness programs such as a school wide Earth Day celebration.
- Mentored new and seasoned teachers in creative, high level, lesson planning, such as incorporating current primary scientific research, and modeling effective classroom and laboratory engagement practices.
- Represented Bronx Science at the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools conference (2yrs), by administrative request, through presenting how to use current primary science research in high school science classrooms.
- Requested for my engagement skills to promote Bronx Science strengths to potential students and families at all recruitment events.
AP Environmental Science Presenter
National Math and Science Initiative
New York, NY
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Selected to present engaging AP Environmental Science content to students and teachers from schools across the five boroughs supporting systemically marginalized populations.
- Connected with teachers for short time windows to recommend powerful resources, suggest important equipment and supplies and guide their myriad of questions.
- Designed relatable,creative, dynamic, stories that incorporated an entire unit of content in a concise, hour and fifteen minute period.
Education
Master of Arts - 7-12 Biology Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY08-2010
Graduate Studies - Marine Renal Physiology
Creighton University
Omaha, NE10-2000
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Long Island University, Southampton
Southampton, NY05-1998
Skills
- Curating Client Needs
- Innovative Content Development
- Project Research
- Data Analysis
- Deadline Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- Audience Engagement
- Expert Listening
- Group/Team Motivation
Timeline
Content Specialist-AP Environmental Science
Mass Insight Education and Research
09.2020 - Current
AP Environmental Science Presenter
National Math and Science Initiative
02.2014 - 05.2019
High School Science Teacher
Bronx High School Of Science
09.2010 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - 7-12 Biology Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Graduate Studies - Marine Renal Physiology
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Long Island University, Southampton
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