Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Jayn  Kelly

Jayn Kelly

Thonotosassa

Summary

Dynamic science educator with extensive experience at Hillsborough County Public Schools, specializing in marine science and environmental education. Proven ability to foster student engagement through inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects. Strong analytical skills complemented by a commitment to environmental awareness, mentoring students to national science competition success. Former equine science instructor at UTEP through extended education; 25+ years experience in all aspects of equine care and management, including on-site laboratory for stallion semen collections, AI, shipped stallion semen, ultrasound diagnostics, rehabilitative care, and foaling mares with complicated pregnancies.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

AICE Marine Science/Earth-Space Science/Biology

Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
  • Experience teaching the following subjects under Biology: AICE Marine Science; AP Environmental Science; Biology; Anatomy & Physiology; Forensic Science; Earth & Space Science at high school level
  • General sciences in middle school including IB Physical Science
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure all sciences' curriculum to needs of each student.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments, and handouts to facilitate learning.
  • Worked with Tampa Bay Watch, FWC, SYCC to create and promote student interest in estuary conservation, sustainable fishing methods, restoration of mangrove habitats, and understanding the impact of invasive species in Florida, including both land and sea.
  • Brought real-life experiences into the classroom including employment with a hazardous waste company as a non-fuels chemist and an environmental-biological consultant during the critical stages of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

Intermediate Science Teacher 6-8 Grades

Community Charter School of Excellence
  • Created and implemented curriculum for science grades 6-8, including advanced/honors classes.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills from 2013-2018 school year.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle school national science competitions.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • School closed down in 2020 due to financial issues, which I then began studies as a doctoral candidate at USF in Tampa, FL.

Biology/Forensic Science/Algebra 2 Teacher

New Dimensions Charter High School
  • Taught Biology and Algebra 2 out-of-field.
  • Created and implemented new Forensic Science class with enthusiastic and engaging curriculum.
  • Helped students explore concepts with learning-focused activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Moved to Hillsborough County at the end of the school year.

Equine Science Instructor

University of Texas @ El Paso
06.1992 - 04.1998

Employed with UTEP's extended learning program. Provided classroom instruction "From Foal to Full-Grown," working with adults. Provided hands-on learning and support at my horse ranch, including all aspects of equine science, tack (saddles, bridles, bits, horse care, medical/veterinarian expectations of owning a horse.) Provided breeding and foaling for clients' horses, including AI (artificial insemination, collections, shipped semen), ultrasound for pregnancy diagnosis, and foaling specialties to ensure a safe and healthy delivery. Expertise included training in all disciplines of riding such as dressage, hunter-jumper, western pleasure, and halter showing. Actively participated in community girl scouts program for "Horse Lover's Badge."

Equine Services Owner-Operator

Bar K Ranch
03.1990 - 06.2006
  • Managed day-to-day business operations for full care in equine management for a thriving horse ranch; supervising employees, creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients.
  • Boarded an average of 55 horses with up to 75 during breeding season.
  • Managed an AI lab on site with services including collections, shipped stallion semen, and AI with ultrasound diagnosis available.
  • Provided site rehabilitative services for injured thoroughbred race horses, including physical therapies to promote healing for the horses to return to racing.
  • Provided personalized equine consulting services; traveled throughout U.S. to match clients with specific horse preferences, including showing in all disciplines of riding, trails, endurance riding.
  • Provided training for horses to match client needs.


Animal Reproductive Specialist

SEZARC
03.2011 - 04.2011

Briefly employed as a lab analyst and reproductive specialist. Unable to retain position due to family medical emergency.

Education

Doctoral Cadidate Science Ed./Curriculm

USF
Tampa, FL

Master of Science - Applied Sciences

University of AR At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
07-2011

Skills

  • Strong content knowledge in various science branches
  • Graduate studies include chemistry, math, physics, biology, botany, electron microscopy, nano technology
  • Skilled in analytical laboratory methods
  • Inquiry and project-based learning strongly encouraged in classroom
  • Cultural sensitivity awareness (math & science teacher in private Islamic school during graduate studies UALR)
  • Environmental awareness and community services encouraged in classroom learning environment
  • Strong and educationally applicable interests in oceanography, marine sciences, and coastal restorative measures
  • Post-graduate studies as a doctoral candidate USF - Tampa in Science Ed/Curriculum to further enhance my skills as a highly-qualified science teacher
  • Mentored both intermediate and high school students for science fairs, with projects reaching national levels
  • Employed as an environmental-biological consultant, working directly with the BP legal team, analyzing residuals from the Deepwater Horizon May 2010 oil spill to determine profiling and disposal methods, managing over 11 miles of coastal beaches and the remediation crews from Florida to Alabama state lines
  • Employed as a non-fuels chemist with Rineco Chemical Industries, Benton, AR Duties included profiling chemical compositions of hazardous wastes deemed as non-fuels chemical compositions to determine best practice for disposal methods
  • Background in equine reproduction with on-site facility for collection, AI, shipped semen, ultrasound diagnostics, and foaling out for problem mares
  • Background growing up on Florida beaches with profound interest in marine biology, marine ecology, and coastal restorative methods

Certification

  • Department of Education Certification in Biology and Intermediate Sciences (#1204592)

Timeline

AICE Marine Science/Earth-Space Science/Biology

Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2019 - Current

Animal Reproductive Specialist

SEZARC
03.2011 - 04.2011

Equine Science Instructor

University of Texas @ El Paso
06.1992 - 04.1998

Equine Services Owner-Operator

Bar K Ranch
03.1990 - 06.2006

Intermediate Science Teacher 6-8 Grades

Community Charter School of Excellence

Biology/Forensic Science/Algebra 2 Teacher

New Dimensions Charter High School

Doctoral Cadidate Science Ed./Curriculm

USF

Master of Science - Applied Sciences

University of AR At Little Rock
Jayn Kelly