Elizabeth Carson
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned educator with 23 years of experience in teaching science and crafting curriculum, poised to excel as a Secondary Science Instructional Coach. Demonstrated success in providing targeted instructional coaching and support to teachers and collaborative teams, fostering the implementation of effective instructional practices and continuous improvement efforts. Skilled in applying effective coaching methodologies to enhance teacher capacity through job-embedded professional learning, resulting in a positive impact on classroom instruction quality and student growth. Committed to driving educational excellence and facilitating transformative learning experiences to elevate student achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Plano Independent School District
08.2001 - Current
- Developing, delivering and evaluating curriculum for a variety of learning levels
- Classes taught include Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Independent Science Research and Design.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Team Lead
Plano Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
- Set team meeting objectives and agendas, oversees and guides team meetings, gathers, analyzes test data and uses data to drive assessments, assess curriculum and adjusts to meet the needs of all students, inventories and orders supplies, mentors and advises new teachers, maintains communication between team members and administration
- Conducted training and mentored team members
Science Curriculum Developer
Plano Independent School District
05.2009 - Current
- Development of anatomy and physiology and environmental systems curriculum for Plano ISD
- Develop activities and labs to enhance student learning and meet the needs of teachers and students in the district
- Prepare and present materials, new techniques, and strategies for teachers
- Organize, direct, and facilitate curriculum writing teams
- Analyze and utilize exam data and construct appropriate exams
- Development of a Project Based Learning (PBL) curriculum for Advanced Placement Environmental Science Students
- Support teachers across the district in implementing curriculum.
Learning About Science and Engineering Research (LASER) SPONSOR
08.2015 - Current
- Advocate for student involvement in science fair and provide guidance and mentoring to students conducting research
- Review paperwork and science fair forms
- Oversee students to ensure proper safety protocol is followed Mentor students in goal setting and monitor achievement
- Assist in the organization and successful completion of the district and Dallas regional science fair
- Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town science competitions, including the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- Student scholarship and winnings total $254,000.
Site Based Improvement Committee (SBIC) Science Representative
09.2014 - Current
- Collaborate with representatives from the business community, parents, administrators and other teachers to analyze student test data and develop goals to enhance student achievement.
Plano ISD Science Textbook Adoption Committee Member and Team Lead
10.2013 - Current
- Evaluate a variety of teaching materials to determine those most complimentary to district curriculum and student learning
- Prepare recommendation reports and material for school board approval.
Commitment2excellence
Plano Independent School District
08.2012 - Current
- Piloted first program in Plano ISD designed to increase diversity and equity in advanced placement classes
- Examine and analyze data concerning diversity of students taking honors and advanced placement classes
- Design and lead training for teachers
- Organize ideas and implementation of adaptive and relevant programs for teacher and student success
- Successfully increased the diversity of advanced placement classrooms by 24% in the first two years of the program.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Site Team Member and Mentor
09.2005 - Current
- Identify, prepare and guide students traditionally underrepresented in colleges and universities for success in high school, college and beyond
- Support students through mentoring small groups in goal setting and monitoring and determining progress
- Help create and monitor plans to succeed when students fall behind or are struggling
- Assist students and teachers in a variety of ways to ensure all students can be successful in advanced placement classes
- 100% of students personally mentored have gone on to achieve higher education degrees.
Private Science tutor
11.2004 - Current
- Working with students one on one and in small groups to devise learning plans to make students more successful in science classes
- Test preparation for unit tests, district semester exams, and College Board Advanced Placement Exams.
CAST Science Teacher Association of Texas Presenter
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepare proposals and presentations to share instructional ideas and techniques with Texas educators
- Presentation topics include SMART goal setting, using Socratic seminars in science, 3D modeling for anatomy, project based learning for AP classes, and time management and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
08.2020
Minor: Chemistry
Skills
- Safety protocols awareness
- Instruction Modifications
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Project-based learning
- Learning Style Accommodations
- Multitasking and Organization
- Formative Assessment
- Discussion Facilitation
- Technology Integration
- Effective Multitasking
- Instructional planning
Certification
Secondary Life Science
Timeline
CAST Science Teacher Association of Texas Presenter -
09.2015 - 01.2016
Learning About Science and Engineering Research (LASER) SPONSOR -
08.2015 - Current
Site Based Improvement Committee (SBIC) Science Representative -
09.2014 - Current
Team Lead - Plano Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
Plano ISD Science Textbook Adoption Committee Member and Team Lead -
10.2013 - Current
Commitment2excellence - Plano Independent School District
08.2012 - Current
Science Curriculum Developer - Plano Independent School District
05.2009 - Current
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Site Team Member and Mentor -
09.2005 - Current
Private Science tutor -
11.2004 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher - Plano Independent School District
08.2001 - Current
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Secondary Life Science
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