Michael Anderson
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated educator with a strong focus on instructional excellence, seeking a new instructor position. A confident and self-aware team player, excelling in collaborative environments to empower colleagues for innovative and intuitive thinking, achieving educational team goals. Proven track record of success, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ensure engaging and effective learning experiences for students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2018 - Current
- Course: General Biology, Biology one, Environmental Science, (8 to 12 credit load per term)
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
Instructor
Collier County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Earth/Life Sciences: promoted academic rigor in the student’s education and taught learning skills
- Instructed students to account for the work they have done and to be able to assess the work being done
- Managed the classes both academically and behaviorally
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
TA/RA/Proctor/Grader
University of North Texas
08.2010 - 07.2016
- Course: Biology, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of exam materials by securely storing all documents in designated locations before, during, and after testing periods.
- Contributed to fair assessment practices by reporting any cases of academic dishonesty or misconduct according to established procedures.
Professor
University of North Texas - Dallas
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Course: Science for the Educator
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
Instructor
Rockwall Independent School District
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Course: Pre-AP Science: promoted academic rigor in the student’s education and taught learning skills
- Instructed students to account for the work they have done and to be able to assess the work being done
- Managed the classes both academically and behaviorally
- Coaching experience in football, soccer
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Instructor
Dallas Independent School District
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Course: Biology: promoted academic rigor in the student’s education and taught learning skills
- Instructed students to account for the work they have done and to be able to assess the work being done
- Managed the classes both academically and behaviorally
- Coaching experience in football, baseball
Instructor
Bayfield School District
01.1998 - 12.2007
- Course: General Science, Environmental Education, and Aquatic Ecology: promoted academic rigor in the student’s education and taught learning skills
- Instructed students to account for the work they have done and to be able to assess the work being done
- Managed the classes both academically and behaviorally
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Course Adjunct Staff
Northland College
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Course: Marine Biology
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2020
Master of Science - Natural Resources, Environmental Science Studies
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI01.2007
B.S. Broad Field Science Education - Biology, Secondary Education
Northland College
Ashland, WI01.1998
Associates Degree - Graphic design, advertising, marketing, management
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI01.1986
Skills
- Mentoring students
- Diversity awareness
- Research and analysis
- Student assessments
- Instructional technology
- In-class lectures
Activitiesachievementsresearch
- Selected to attend course at National Institute of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD. NHGRI (National Human Genome Research Institute) advances in genomics research, 07/2024
- Created a 2D / 3D program at IMS for students to learn CAD and 3D printing.
- Nominated for Faculty Excellence Award at FSW, 2019
- Designer/Developer on a patent for a biological technology design. A low water, energy conservative aquaponics system.
- Helped create and teach an undergraduate level marine biology course in Roatan, Honduras, for Northland College and co-led the course in May 2005.
- Developed a marine ecology course for high school and college level courses on site in Roatan, Honduras.
- Taught marine ecology in the summer of, 2000 & 2001
- Wrote a grant for $60,000.00 for SCUBA equipment to support a research-based program at Bayfield School District.
- Developed a SCUBA program at Bayfield School, and created a new high school course, aquatic ecology, which studied the Lake Superior shoreline using SCUBA.
- Taught marine ecology program for high school students over twelve years, on site in Key Largo, FL., 12/2000
- Acquired private funding amount to $54,000.00 to pay for SCUBA program that was developed for Northland College.
- Founder and president, Northland College Dive & Discovery Association, 1996, 1998
- Firefighter and EMT for Ashland Fire Department and volunteered with Washburn fire & EMS Department.
- Field research in West & East African countries, 1997 and 2000
- Pacific white shrimp research (L. vannamei)–Stress relations related research, 2010 - 2011
- Ocean Acidification research, Clownfish (A. ocellaris), 2011 – 2012
- Probiotics in aquaculture/aquaponics environment, 2012 – 2016
Timeline
Professor
Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2018 - Current
Instructor
Collier County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Professor
University of North Texas - Dallas
01.2011 - 12.2011
TA/RA/Proctor/Grader
University of North Texas
08.2010 - 07.2016
Instructor
Rockwall Independent School District
01.2008 - 12.2010
Instructor
Dallas Independent School District
01.2007 - 12.2008
Course Adjunct Staff
Northland College
01.2005 - 12.2005
Instructor
Bayfield School District
01.1998 - 12.2007
Associates Degree - Graphic design, advertising, marketing, management
Madison Area Technical College
Master of Science - Biology
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Natural Resources, Environmental Science Studies
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
B.S. Broad Field Science Education - Biology, Secondary Education
Northland College
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