Joseph Ballandby
Teacher
Denver,CO
Summary
Educator
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Denver School Of The Arts
Denver, CO
02.2021 - Current
- Help all students develop competence and confidence through a balance of acquiring skills and developing conceptual understanding.
- Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Academic Arts High School
West Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Work with one student through most of day to support IEP and personally development
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
District Substitute Teahcer
Saint Paul Public Schools
Saint Paul, MN
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with students of diverse populations and age ranges
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Outdoor Recreation Educator
Three Rivers Park
Plymouth, Saint Paul, MN
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Planned and ran outdoor recreation programs within the Three Rivers Park District 27 locations
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
National Park Service
Saint Paul , Minnesota
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked with partners and park staff to teach a wide range of individuals about the Mississippi river and Twin Cities natural and cultural areas
- Led groups on habitat restoration projects, invasive species removal projects, and citizen science activities
- Resource for the public to learn more about ways in which they can better the environment
- Worked to update the NPS website accessibility options so all people could use the website effectively and efficiently
- Developed curriculum that focused on huge range of topics for the NPS and matched them to academic standards
Naturalist
Maplewood Nature Center, Seasonal Naturalist
Maplewood, Minnesota
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits and hands-on workshops.
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify new methods to protect Native Prairie species.
Lead Instructor
Second Nature Wilderness
Duchesne, Utah
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Led groups of adolescent boys aged 13-18 during their time in the wilderness of Utah
- Supervised daily life for the campers, led therapy sessions, and taught wilderness survival skills
- Used land management tools to create and sleep trails while supervising youth to learn land management practices
AmeriCorps Member
MN Green Corps, Maplewood Minnesota
Maplewood, MN
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked with City,State, National organizations to update energy related practices throughout city
- Created energy conservation programs for the city of Maplewood that connected private citizens, businesses, and other building owners with nationwide funding initiatives.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Park Ranger
Olympic National Park, Wilderness Information
Port Angeles, WA
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Updated wilderness information ticket and permitting information within the NPS system
- Helped visitors plan their trips or update trip requirements, inform on conditions, and help educate them
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Luther College
Decorah, IA 09.2010 - 05.2014
Graduate Teacher Licensure - Graduate Teacher License
Hamline University
St. Paul MN 01.2019 - 12.2021
Additional Information
- Awards , Special Recognition from the City of Maplewood
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Denver School Of The Arts
02.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Academic Arts High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Outdoor Recreation Educator
Three Rivers Park
05.2019 - 09.2019
Graduate Teacher Licensure - Graduate Teacher License
Hamline University
01.2019 - 12.2021
District Substitute Teahcer
Saint Paul Public Schools
11.2018 - 01.2020
Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
National Park Service
06.2017 - 12.2017
Naturalist
Maplewood Nature Center, Seasonal Naturalist
02.2017 - 06.2017
Lead Instructor
Second Nature Wilderness
10.2014 - 01.2015
AmeriCorps Member
MN Green Corps, Maplewood Minnesota
09.2014 - 08.2015
Park Ranger
Olympic National Park, Wilderness Information
04.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Luther College
09.2010 - 05.2014