OBJECTIVE

My goal is to exemplify my history and attributes to show my expertise and quality in science education.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, May 22 1994
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA 50677
Majors: Biology, Secondary Education
Minor: Chemistry
Endorsements: General Science, Physics, General Science

Masters of Education, May 12 2007
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
Focus: Professional Development, Secondary Science Education

GRADUATE COURSEWORK

UNDERGRADUATE COURSEWORK

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

High School Science Instructor, Central High School, La Crosse, WI (Aug '03 - present)

• Teach chemistry, physical science, and science matters on a modified block system
• Write pertinent content appropriate handouts and worksheets for a team taught science matters course
• Assist with displaying Central science at the local Education Fair
• Work with various ability students to prepare them for the next level in science, college, and life

• Responsible to adjust instruction for adult education learners
• Instructed nursing students in chemical studies pertinent to their field
• Instituted reduction-oxidation reactions into the core curriculum to make the course transferrable to other institutions
• Assisted with the set-up, tear down, and instituting of laboratory work

• Instituted a preparatory biology program for racially diverse youth
• Taught biology with an emphasis on cells, taxonomy, chemistry and ecology
• Increased understanding of mathematical equations and procedures to help master "unknowns" and story problems
• Illustrated theories and laws by student assisted demonstrations

High School Science Instructor, Lewiston-Altura Community High School, Lewiston, MN (Aug '02 - July '03)

• Taught chemistry, physics, and physical science on a four block per day schedule
• Established national science project competitions into the physics curriculum
• Enriched the chemistry curricula to current collegiate level standards
• Coached students on proper preparation for post secondary occupations and schooling

Science Department Head, Saydel Community High School, Des Moines, IA (Aug '95 - July '02)

• Taught all science courses offered at our high school level and debate
• Tutored students in all the sciences and mathematics before and after scheduled school hours
• Created, coordinated and organized new classrooms and storage rooms in updated facilities
• Proportioned funds, quantified materials and allocated tasks in the science department
• Assisted several students on personal projects outside of classroom assignments
• Counseled and advised students on college preparation and scheduling
• Planned and facilitated classroom lessons during extended illness of a fellow science instructor
• Developed an Ecology Club to help students take pride and ownership in their community
• Facilitated student oriented Physics Olympics into the core physics curriculum
• Set up advanced science trips to increase interest and enthusiasm in the sciences
• Rallied student interest/ambition to institute new courses (Zoology, Botany & Ecology)
• Guided several teachers in various school districts on using animals effectively in their classrooms
• Active member of the Principal's Advisory Committee since '97
• Advanced to science department chairsperson and budgeterian in '98
• Appointed to Building Assistance Team in '97
• Increased senior science enrollment over 300%
• Sponsored the National Honor Society since '99
• Active member of ISEA/NEA since '94

• Responsible to adjust instruction for adult education learners
• Instructed non-science students in biological and chemical studies
• Taught chemical make-up, nutrition, body systems, and genetic components
• Organized class into three and a half hour time blocks with appropriate laboratory experiences

• Instituted a college preparatory science program for inner city youth
• Taught biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science
• Increased competencies by fifty points or more for each full term student
• Illustrated abstract ideas with animals and personal props, i.e. Mendelian ratios

• Worked with at risk youth that had previously failed science courses
• Taught biology, exploratory biology, general science and physical science
• Helped students gain skills to become prepared for next year's science
• Tutored difficult concepts on a one-to-one basis using other students for support

• Taught biology, chemistry, physics, physical science and photography
• Spurred interest in the sciences with various animals in the classroom
• Assisted the senior science teacher with the local science fair and advanced science trip
• Worked many extra hours on the classroom's filing system and enhanced its appearance

OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

RECOGNITIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

BIOLOGY EXPERIENCE

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