Grace Klepacz
Savannah,GA
Summary
Innovative Science Teacher bringing 4-year background instructing students. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7/8 Science Teacher
St. Andrew’s School
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to various career opportunities within the scientific community, inspiring future scientists.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
Retail Associate
Outside Brands
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed strong rapport with customers through active engagement and attentive listening, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies during shift changes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and exceed performance targets.
Coastal Environmental Educator
Burton 4-H Center
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Provides an enriching and positive experience for 3rd-8th grade school groups through teaching hands-on day and night classes such as beach ecology, salt marsh ecology, herpetology, dissections, and more
- Provides animal husbandry for residential education animals, specifically Diamondback Terrapins, Florida River Cooter, and Loggerhead Sea Turtles (water changes, enrichment, feeding, water quality testing, and debriding)
- Created a new class on Planktology for future school groups and updated existing course materials for Shark Dissection, Ornithology, and Nightwalk classes
- Coordinates with lead teachers from each school group to ensure their trip is running smoothly.
- Designed visually appealing educational materials that effectively communicated complex environmental concepts to a diverse audience.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by tracking participant feedback and making necessary adjustments, ensuring continuous improvement of educational content.
- Mentored new environmental educators in best practices for effectively engaging students and facilitating meaningful learning experiences.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Establishes and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment in the absence of student’s regular teacher
- Reviews and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives.
Sea Kayak/SUP Guide
Sea Kayak Georgia
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Guides clients on kayak or stand-up-paddleboard tours to Little Tybee, educates clients about Tybee/Little Tybee history as well as coastal Georgia flora and fauna, and ensures a safe and fun experience for clients.
BIO 101 Teaching Assistant
University of Dayton
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Grade, respond to student emails, attend TA meetings, and proctor quizzes for BIO 101: Life, Environment, and Society.
Animal Care Intern
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Contributed to efficient facility operations by cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and habitats.
- Collaborated with team members to develop engaging enrichment activities, stimulating positive behaviors in animals.
- Enhanced animal welfare by monitoring health, observing behavior, and reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Enhanced environmental awareness by delivering engaging educational programs for various age groups.
Elementary Dance Team Coach
Centerville Coeds Dance Teams
05.2017 - 04.2020
- .Ensured a safe practice space by enforcing safety guidelines and maintaining an injury-free environment.
- Developed strong relationships with dancers, fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative choreography and training techniques.
- Led by example by demonstrating professionalism, dedication, creative vision during all aspects of coaching duties.
Education
B.S. Environmental Biology -
University of Dayton
05.2021
Skills
- Progress Evaluations
- Lab Project Demonstrations
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Development
- Physical Science
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
- Field Trip Coordination
- Student Engagement
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Collaborative learning
- Parent and Guardian Communication
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Servesafe
Field and Laboratory Skills
- Water sampling (dissolved oxygen, temperature, conductivity, macroinvertebrates)
- Tree sampling (quadrat, DBH, identification)
- Water quality testing for saltwater and freshwater (pH, nitrites, nitrates, ammonia)
- Phytoplankton monitoring
- Invertebrate and fish sampling in tidal creeks and the ocean (hand collecting, seine nets, minnow traps, dip nets)
- DNR Logging of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates
- Data collection for feral pigs on Blackbeard Island (measurements, age, fecal, blood samples, tissue samples)
- Extensive knowledge of flora and fauna in coastal Georgia and the Carolinas
Leadership Experience
- Centerville Coed Elkettes Dance Team Coach 2017-2020
- University of Dayton Dance Team Social Chair 2019-2021
- Coeds Varsity Dance Team Co-Captain 2016-2017
Timeline
7/8 Science Teacher
St. Andrew’s School
08.2023 - Current
Retail Associate
Outside Brands
06.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
ESS
10.2022 - 02.2023
Sea Kayak/SUP Guide
Sea Kayak Georgia
06.2022 - 09.2022
Coastal Environmental Educator
Burton 4-H Center
09.2021 - 06.2023
BIO 101 Teaching Assistant
University of Dayton
09.2020 - 12.2020
Animal Care Intern
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
06.2020 - 08.2020
Elementary Dance Team Coach
Centerville Coeds Dance Teams
05.2017 - 04.2020
B.S. Environmental Biology -
University of Dayton
- CPR/First Aid
- Servesafe
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