Erin Baehler
Hermiston,OR
Summary
Dedicated Science Educator with extensive experience supporting hands-on laboratory instruction, chemical safety, and student-centered learning environments. Demonstrated ability to safely prepare, handle, store, and dispose of laboratory chemicals. Recognized for fostering safe, inclusive learning environments while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and diverse student populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science and Electives Teacher
Hermiston School District
Hermiston, OR
08.2022 - Current
- Prepare and engage students in hands-on experiments
- Strong base of science knowledge
- Explain complex science concepts in understandable language
- Communicate and connect with students
- Give clear instructions for labs and activities
- Safely handle and store laboratory chemicals
Science Teacher
Cordell Public Schools
Cordell, OK
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided project-based lessons to foster excitement for the sciences
- Designed formative and summative assessments to track student skills and growth
- Built a science curriculum for 100 students in 2 separate grades over a year long course.
- Collaborated with four other teachers to create a safe, student-centered learning environment.
- Organize, put together, and tear down a variety of lab sections.
Science Teacher
Holgate Middle School
Aberdeen, SD
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Worked on a team of seven teachers with a variety of experiences and expertise to improve student’s academic experience.
- Managed time and essential administrative tasks for over 200 students, resulting in 1,360 hours of instruction
- Mentored a student teacher, helping the teacher achieve an Eighth grade Mathematics teaching and coaching position
- Implemented a mixture of project-based and inquiry-based lessons
Advanced Science Teacher
Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg, SD
05.2011 - 08.2015
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment promoting inquiry-based learning.
- Integrated technology into lessons using tools such as interactive simulations and digital lab resources.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex scientific concepts by designing and implementing interactive experiments.
Education
B.S. - Biochemistry
Mount Marty College
05-2005
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom restocking
- Chemical handling
- Laboratory safety
- Time management
Affiliations
Hermiston Association of Teachers - building representative
Certification
- Certified Science Teacher, State of Oregon
Timeline
Science and Electives Teacher
Hermiston School District
08.2022 - Current
Science Teacher
Cordell Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Science Teacher
Holgate Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2019
Advanced Science Teacher
Harrisburg School District
05.2011 - 08.2015
B.S. - Biochemistry
Mount Marty College