Knowledgeable Science and CTE Natural Resources educator with 18 years of experience teaching all levels of high school courses, developing curriculum and creating work based learning experiences for all students. Sensitivity to student diversity and background with strong desire to help all students achieve their learning goals and prepare them for the career or college of their choice. Evidence of distance education and web-teaching modalities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Natural Resources CTE Teacher
Syracuse City School District, Nottingham H.S.
Syracuse , NY
08.2015 - Current
Sparked and/or fueled a love of the environment and a passion for conservation efforts in hundreds of students in a multitude of ways by exposing them to content and careers across a 4 year course pathway in Natural Resources.
Developed the curriculum for a 4 year CTE pathway in Natural Resources including writing scope and sequences, unit plans and lesson plans while also creating work based learning opportunities for all students based on both academic and industry standards.
Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement project based learning opportunities that authentically represent industry based goals and skills.
Taught specialized subject matter and motivated students to achieve maximum potential, while mentoring those students for the duration of their 4 year high school experience.
Actively recruited new 8th grade students to join the Natural Resources CTE pathway through expo's, middle school high school nights, parent meetings and interviews of potential students.
Advised students in various clubs and activities including starting an Environmental club, creating the first Nottingham Envirothon team, establishing a charter for the first Syracuse City School FFA chapter, and beginning a new Science Olympiad team.
Frequently helped students find job shadowing opportunities throughout the community as well as internships and brought all students on college and career visits yearly.
Created and maintained a CTE program that has been approved and re-approved by New York State over 8 years.
Created an advisory board and held biannual meetings yearly to help update curriculum and create new, authentic experiences for students.
Science Teacher
Syracuse City School District, Fowler H.S.
Syracuse , NY
09.2005 - 07.2015
Taught a variety of science classes including, Earth Science, Living Environment, Environmental Science, Zoology, and MST.
Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development, including both special education teachers and English as a second language teachers.
Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Collaborated with Syracuse University to create an afterschool program of STEM enrichment activities for students.
Hosted student teachers and provided accurate and constructive feedback during the experience within my classes.
Advised students in multiple STEM related competitions, including the "Build em and Bust em" bridge competition, Mousetrap car competition, and the Rocket Launch challenge.
Education
Master of Science - Science Education
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY
08.2007 - 08.2009
Public School Teacher Certificate - Natural Resources And Ecology 7-12
N/A
05.2001 -
Teaching Certificate - Science Education
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
06.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Curriculum Development
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Volunteer Experiences
Mentoring and Tutoring students before and after school hours and on weekends. Holding "Science Saturday" reviews.
Recycling manager at the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair in Syracuse, NY, along with my student volunteers.
Tabling at various "Maker Space" Fairs and Girl's Summit
Judge at the annual 7th and 8th grade Syracuse City School District Science Fair
Professional Memberships and Trainings
Member of NYAAE, New York Association of Agriculture Educators
Collaborated on projects with ESF, New York Sea Grant and Upstate Freshwater Institute
WAVE (Water Assessment by Volunteers) trained by the DEC
Participated in BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman)
Participated in multiple trainings including map and compass, water quality assessment, teaching children to fish
Timeline
Natural Resources CTE Teacher
Syracuse City School District, Nottingham H.S.
08.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Science Education
SUNY College At Cortland
08.2007 - 08.2009
Science Teacher
Syracuse City School District, Fowler H.S.
09.2005 - 07.2015
Teaching Certificate - Science Education
SUNY At Buffalo
06.2004 - 05.2005
Public School Teacher Certificate - Natural Resources And Ecology 7-12