Jessica Black
Aspen,CO
Summary
- Highly organized with operating professional development workshops and running program logistics for field education programs
- Skillful with teaching a diverse range of students (in groups ranging from 4 to 20 years of age) in an indoor and outdoor setting
- Effective educator of natural science education and cultural history
- Strong communication skills with adults and youth
- Managerial experience
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Aspen School District
199 High School Road
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to improve student learning and performance, applied evidence-based intervention for students, represented my grade level team on the Leadership team, and connected with student families to create a strong learning environment
Educator
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
100 Puppy Smith Street
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed standards-based, science curriculum for grades kinder through 4th grade for Aspen Elementary’s Environmental Education Specials class and field programs. Taught and ran logistics for field programs.
Graduate Assistant
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted with the Engineering Summer Program for Teachers with the College of Engineering. Aided with educational outreach projects through the Biodiversity Center (interactive art exhibit on high elevation bumble bees and a children’s book about the Wyoming toad).
- Thesis Research Project: Revitalizing educational gardens for resilience. Discover effective ways of ensuring the longevity of educational gardens past the implementation phase, as well as how to best connect to students academically through garden-based education.
Special Events Coordinator
GROWyoming
Laramie, WY
09.2017 - Current
- Coordinated Thanksgiving food drive. Supported with other fundraising and public relation efforts.
Graduate and Field Instructor
Teton Science School Graduate Program
Kelly, WY
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Operated a professional development workshop for educators on place-based education. Mentored undergraduate education majors during science summer camps across Wyoming. Hosted and ran program logistics for visiting school groups. Taught natural science and cultural history to students while hiking, skiing, and residing in Grand Teton National Park (640 total hours of field teaching). Designed ecology-based research and conducted data analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Natural Science Education, Environment and Natural Resources
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies, History
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO05-2015
Skills
- Passionate elementary educator
- Effective and organized communicator
- Skilled in reflecting upon student data in order to implement the most effective intervention
- Compassionate collaborator
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Aspen School District
08.2020 - Current
Educator
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
09.2018 - 07.2020
Graduate Assistant
University of Wyoming
09.2017 - Current
Special Events Coordinator
GROWyoming
09.2017 - Current
Graduate and Field Instructor
Teton Science School Graduate Program
06.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Natural Science Education, Environment and Natural Resources
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies, History
Fort Lewis College