Marni Bickford
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Talented Chemistry Teacher successful in teaching students to employ critical-thinking when comprehending scientific information. Focused on immersing students in coursework by developing relevant lab activities. Skillful in increasing students' attention and involvement with thought-provoking questions and memorable lessons. Certified in Biology and Chemistry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Teacher
Space Coast Jr/Sr High School
Cocoa, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Created, implemented, evaluated, and revised curriculum that engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint/Google slide presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
Chemistry Teacher
Windham High School
Windham, MAINE
08.2006 - 06.2018
- Created, evaluated, revised, and implemented curriculum that engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Implemented appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices, and hazard communication policies and practices, and monitored procurement, use, and disposal of chemicals
Laboratory Assistant
University Of Southern Maine - Wise Laboratory
Portland, ME
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Prepared agarose gel for gel electrophoresis
- Oversaw management of students and inventory of satellite laboratory located at Windham High School, Windham, ME
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
Adjunct Professor
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
2010.09 - 2014.05
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Instructor
Adult Education
Windham, ME
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Univesity of Southern Maine
Portland, MESkills
- Managing Lab Inventory Stock
- Instructional Strategies/techniques
- Lab Demonstrations
- Chemistry Curriculum Planning
- Chemical Ordering
- Lab Safety & Equipment Maintenance
- Interactive Media
- Individualized Support
- Smart Board Technology
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Chemistry Teacher
Space Coast Jr/Sr High School
08.2018 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
University Of Southern Maine - Wise Laboratory
07.2011 - 07.2015
Adjunct Professor
Southern Maine Community College
2010.09 - 2014.05
Instructor
Adult Education
09.2009 - 05.2010
Chemistry Teacher
Windham High School
08.2006 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Univesity of Southern Maine
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