M. Denise McMullen
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated Educator with over 35 years of experience teaching in public and private settings. Provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and team building exercises. Polished in curriculum mapping and providing detailed lessons to help students gain well-rounded scientific education. Proponent of project-based learning to bridge gaps between textbook and real-world use. Adept at using in-person and online resources to accommodate different learning styles and secure reliable access to information.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Childcare Provider
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise and engage with up to 15 children in various activities, including free play, educational lesson, singing, snack time and outdoor play sessions while maintaining safe and nurturing environment.
Home School Instructor
McMullen Grace Academy
08.2006 - 06.2022
- Facilitated dynamic learning atmosphere focused on curiosity, critical thinking, exploration and to promote love for lifelong learning.
- Managed daily schedules and coursework, ensuring timely completion of required coursework within designated timelines.
- Coordinated and documented lessons online to facilitate remote learning.
- Successful design and delivery of daily lesson plans for Charlotte Mason Education grades K-12.
High School Biology Teacher
Cumberland Valley High School
08.1987 - 03.2001
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Organized enriching experiences such as field trips and guest speakers to connect biological concepts with real-world applications.
- Advised extracurricular clubs, coached student-athletes, and cultivated professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Pursued continuous professional development through workshops and conferences to enhance teaching methodologies.
Laboratory Director at Aqua Treatment Services
D.E.R. Certified Laboratory Microbiology #21-276
06.1986 - 08.1987
- Ensured precision data collection and analysis by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Managed budgets, inventory, and procurement activities to optimize operational efficiency while meeting laboratory requirements.
- Developed standard operating procedures to coordinate laboratory work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth progress of laboratory work.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical audiences.
Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Messiah University
08.1983 - 05.1985
- Provided hands-on guidance and supervision to students, strengthening their laboratory skills and understanding of course concepts.
- Implemented laboratory inventory management processes, ensuring adequate supplies were available for all experiments throughout semester.
Education
Post-Graduate - Mathematical Modeling
Mount Saint Mary's College
Emmitsburg, MD1996
Master of Science - Biology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA08.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Messiah University
Grantham, PA05.1986
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Interpersonal Communication
- Scientific Inquiry
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Curriculum Design and Delivery
- Multitasking and Organization
- Creative Thinking
Accomplishments
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching
Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Pennsylvania Nomination
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
National Science Foundation Grant Recipient
Cumberland Valley School District Mini-Grant Program Recipient
Supervised 6 Student Teachers for Messiah University's Department of Education
Served on Cherrydale Wednesday's Cooperative Steering Committee
Izaak Walton League of America's Save Our Streams Training
Certification
- Pennsylvania Instructional II Teaching Certification in Biology grades 7-12
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
09.2023 - Current
Home School Instructor
McMullen Grace Academy
08.2006 - 06.2022
High School Biology Teacher
Cumberland Valley High School
08.1987 - 03.2001
Laboratory Director at Aqua Treatment Services
D.E.R. Certified Laboratory Microbiology #21-276
06.1986 - 08.1987
Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Messiah University
08.1983 - 05.1985
Post-Graduate - Mathematical Modeling
Mount Saint Mary's College
Master of Science - Biology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Messiah University
References
Available upon request
References
Available upon request
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