Heidi Dombrock
Darlington,United States
Summary
Highly qualified Biology Teacher with 22 years of experience teaching college and high school Biology, Earth Science, and Environmental Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Life Committee
Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Worked with members to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Volunteer position as parent at large on committee
- Evaluate and make decisions regarding materials to be used in grades K-12 in order to ensure that they are in compliance with State Standards for Comprehensive Health Education
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Parent Advisory Council
Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air, MD
09.2021 - Current
- Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, parents and members of school board.
- Volunteer position
- Provides parent advocacy trainings to support student learning
- Provides input on ways to improve communication and parent engagement at district and local school levels
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Instructor
Long And Foster Real Estate
Chantilly, VA
01.2020 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Substitute Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
Darlington, Maryland
01.2016 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assumed teaching responsibilities for class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Works with Strive students on regular basis and adapts activities to their needs.
Adjunct Professor of Earth Science
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
01.2009 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Earth Science software to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
- Developed and nurtured professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Earth Science.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Science Teacher
The John Carroll School
Bel Air, MD
08.2000 - 06.2008
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives and outcomes.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost successful achievement.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work - Costa Rica, Acadia National Park, Florida Keys, Okefenokee Swamp, Eastern Shore, local canoe trips.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Taught Earth Science, Biology, AP Biology and Environmental Science
- Moderator: SADD, Captain’s Committee, Started summer camp program at school with summer weight training and conditioning program open to all students
- Started and moderated Green Team (environmental club) and earned school designation of Maryland Green School
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD01.2005
Associate of Science - Secondary Education Biology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2000
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Classroom management
- Technological Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Post-Secondary Education
- Secondary education
- Lesson Planning
- Blackboard software
- Curriculum Development
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student engagement
- AP course instruction
- Special Needs Students
- Maryland State Board of Education Certified
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Life Committee
Harford County Public Schools
12.2021 - Current
Parent Advisory Council
Harford County Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Instructor
Long And Foster Real Estate
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Earth Science
Harford Community College
01.2009 - Current
Science Teacher
The John Carroll School
08.2000 - 06.2008
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Loyola University Maryland
Associate of Science - Secondary Education Biology
University of Maine
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