Janet Roy
Secondary Science Teacher
Montoursville,PA
Summary
Former college instructor with a passion for teaching and science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Ready to apply diverse expertise to a fulfilling new career teaching students to ask questions about the world around them.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employeed
Montoursville, PA
02.2020 - Current
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, therapy, doctor, and school schedules for children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Implemented behavior management strategies with the help of occupational therapists to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive and safe behavior.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and consulted therapists and doctors accordingly.
Catalog Manager
EuroOptic
Montoursville, PA
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Edited and proofread content for accuracy and readability.
- Conducted research and collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate content.
- Reviewed source documents and listings to compile resources for identifying and correcting data allocation issues.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
- Used NetSuite to maintain company database with essential account and sales information.
Forest Ecology Instructor
Penn State University
University Park, PA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed and presented engaging lectures, labs and activities for students.
- Helped students better understand text through lectures, discussions and assignments.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Forest Technology Instructor
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to use ArcMap in their forestry careers.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Penn State University
University Park, PA
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Taught FOR 308 Forest Ecology Lab and FOR 455 Remote Sensing Lab.
- Graded tests and assignments FOR 308 Forest Ecology and FOR 450 Forest Management and Planning.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Saratoga Head Start
Saratoga Springs, NY
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Teaching Assistant for Ecology
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Research Aide
Lake Champlain Research Institute
Plattsburgh, NY
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis.
Education
No Degree - PhD Forest Resources & Human Dimensions
Penn State University
University Park, PA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Minor in Botany
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY 08.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Math & Science
SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY 08.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Blackboard/Moodle/Angel/Canvas software
Preschool/Elementary education
Secondary education
Lesson Planning
Student records management
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Data gathering and evaluation
Proficient in ArcGIS
Problem-Solving
MS Office
Attention to Detail
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Testing and grading
Student engagement
Technology integration
Quick to learn new skills
Patient
Multitasking Abilities
Research
Pennsylvania State University
- Comparative study of forest dynamics and global change impacts using paleoecology and witness tree data for the eastern U.S.
- Analysis of pitch pine ring growth and correlation with climate change.
- Comparative study of soil disturbance in varying logging conditions in DOD archeological areas
- Survey of undergraduate students knowledge, attitudes, and actions towards sustainability
SUNY Plattsburgh
- Independent research on timing of peak acorn yield in northern red oaks at Flatrock Forest, NY in relation to small mammals
- Oral presentation at 2014 Northeast Natural History Conference in Springfield, MA
- Poster at 2014 Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society Symposium
- Paper published in Scientia Discipulorum E-Journal
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Everything you’ve learned in school as obvious becomes less and less obvious as you begin to study the universe. For example, there are no solids in the universe. There’s not even a suggestion of a solid. There are no absolute continuums. There are no surfaces. There are no straight lines.
R. Buckminster Fuller
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employeed
02.2020 - Current
Catalog Manager
EuroOptic
04.2018 - 02.2020
Forest Ecology Instructor
Penn State University
08.2017 - 12.2017
Forest Technology Instructor
Penn State Mont Alto
08.2016 - 12.2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Penn State University
07.2014 - 04.2016
Teaching Assistant for Ecology
SUNY Plattsburgh
09.2013 - 12.2014
Research Aide
Lake Champlain Research Institute
09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Minor in Botany
SUNY Plattsburgh
08.2012 - 05.2014
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Saratoga Head Start
01.2012 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Math & Science
SUNY Adirondack
08.2010 - 05.2012
No Degree - PhD Forest Resources & Human Dimensions
Penn State University
05.2001 -