Hi, I’m
Julie Ackerman
Blue Earth,MN
Summary
Using the knowledge that I have acquired from earning my current degrees and, more importantly, the experience I have gained in teaching science for over 20 years, I have made it my life's work to write comprehensive, engaging, well-supported lesson plans that have students asking questions, collecting and analyzing data, using evidence and making connections that matter to them. My goal is to offer all students the ability to develop enduring understanding of scientific principles so they can use that knowledge to make reasonable and responsible decisions as humans.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The Climate Initiative, Kennebunkport, ME
Contracted Content Creator
Job overview
Primary contributor to the creation of an Interactive Learning Lab that has been used by over 35,000 high school students nationwide.
Blue Earth Area Schools, Blue Earth, MN
Earth Science Teacher
2012.10 - Current (11 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Developed and delivered phenomena-based interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school science competitions.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of IEP and 504 students requiring extra support.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
Grant Public Schools, Grant, MI
Earth Science Teacher
1999.06 - 2012.10 (13 years & 4 months)
Education
Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore, MD
Master of Science from Environmental Science
05.2022
University Overview
- Study Abroad, Geology of Hawaii
Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science from Geological And Earth Sciences
Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI
Secondary Teaching Certification
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Highly Dependable
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Self-Disciplined
- Objective Oriented
- Conscientious of Deadlines
- Respected by Colleagues
- Solid Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
Certification
Currently hold a tier 4 Minnesota professional teaching license in Science (grades 5-8) and Earth and Space Science (grades 9-12).
Timeline
Earth Science Teacher
Blue Earth Area Schools
2012.10 - Current (11 years & 11 months)
Earth Science Teacher
Grant Public Schools
1999.06 - 2012.10 (13 years & 4 months)
Contracted Content Creator
The Climate Initiative
Currently hold a tier 4 Minnesota professional teaching license in Science (grades 5-8) and Earth and Space Science (grades 9-12).
Michigan State University
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science from Geological And Earth Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science from Environmental Science
Michigan State University
Secondary Teaching Certification
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