TEACHING EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS 8/07 - Present Stone Memorial High School Crossville, TN Technology Engineering Instructor Teaching a modular based technology program to students in grades seven through twelve. Subjects taught in this class are; AutoCAD, Biotechnology, Computer Animation, Desktop Publishing, Engineering, Electricity, Environmental Technology, Control Technology, Computer Repair, Mechanisms, Robotics, CNC Milling Alternative Energy, and Graphic Design. 8/04-8/07 Frank P. Brown Elementary School, Crossville, TN Science Teacher Teaching 7th and 8th grade science classes. As the coach of the chess program, sent a team to National competition every year. Placed 21st or better at Nationals. Sent teams to the regional State Tournament. Participated in a variety of other tournaments. Responsibilities included: planning, implementing, and assessing units in chemistry, environmental science, earth science, physics and biology. Management of student behavior and work ethic. Participated in staff meetings, department meetings, and team meetings. 8/02-5/04 South Pittsburg High School, Marion County School District, South Pittsburg, TN: Technology Education Instructor Teaching a modular based technology program to students in grades seven through twelve. Subjects taught in this class are; AutoCAD, Biotechnology, Computer Animation, Desktop Publishing, Engineering, Electricity, Environmental Technology, Control Technology, Computer Repair, Mechanisms, Robotics, CNC Milling Alternative Energy, and Graphic Design. 9/01-6/02 Cascade Middle School, Highline School District, Seattle, WA: Science Teacher Taught four seventh grade general science classes and one honors science class. Spearheaded an invention convention. Generated positive press for the school. Was supervisor of the science club. Responsibilities included; planning new science curriculum, planning, implementing, and assessing units in chemistry, environmental science, earth science, physics and biology. Participated in staff meetings, department meetings, and team meetings. Became a member of the National Science Teachers Association and participated in their annual science teachers’ convention. Attended conference on Discipline with Dignity. 7/01-8/01 New Start, King County Work Training, Seattle, WA, Environmental Project Leader In charge of designing an environmental project for students that are at-risk of not succeeding in school. Students were between the ages of 14-17. The project was run with the assistance of the King County Parks Department. This project was a work-study in which students were paid minimum wage and received a .5 credit in biology. Duties included; management of student behavior and work ethic at the work site, instruction in the classroom in environmental issues and botany, assessment of students’ behavior and performance in the field and in the classroom. Student duties included; identification of native and invasive plant species, removal of invasive plants, care and maintenance of parks, and use, care and maintenance of tools. A very successful project in which I was able to connect with several students. 9/00-6/01 Cascade Middle School, Highline School District, Seattle, WA, Science Teacher Taught four seventh grade and one eighth grade general science class. Two of the seventh grade classes were honors. Responsibilities included; planning new science curriculum, planning, implementing, and assessing units in chemistry, environmental science, earth science, physics and biology. Participated in staff meetings, department meetings, and team meetings. Staff development attended included; Generational Poverty in Education, and Brain Based Learning and Curriculum Planning. 1/00-6/00 Hidden River Middle School, Monroe School District, Monroe, WA: Student Teacher Taught three science periods, one math period, and one study hall period to Seventh graders. Responsibilities included planning lessons and units, participating in staff meetings, parent conferences, grades, and an action research project 10/99-12/99 Cedar Way Elementary, Edmonds School District, Edmonds, WA: Internship Assigned to observe a 5/6 split. Responsibilities included teaching one math and one LA lesson, observation of cooperating teacher’s classroom management skills, reviewing available technology, copying worksheets, and one-on-one interaction with students 8/99-10/99 Greenwood Elementary, Seattle School District, Internship Assigned to observe a first grade class. Responsibilities included observation of planning and implementing of the cooperating teacher’s lessons, observation of cooperating teacher’s classroom management style, and a slight amount of interaction with the students. WORK HISTORY 1997-1999 Laboratory Technician, Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), Lynnwood, WA. Lab technician for a microfilm processing company. Duties included duplication of microfilm and microfiche, density tests on the film, quality control of film, record keeping of all film received, and general maintenance of lab equipment. 1993-1997 Marine Biologist, NWO Inc., Seattle, WA Placed aboard various commercial fishing vessels in Alaska. Duties included; determining the mass of each catch, sampling of each catch for diversity of species, identification of species of fish, crustacean and mollusks, average length of a variety of target species, collecting stomach and scale samples, daily, weekly, and monthly reports of catch information to the National Marine Fisheries Service, collecting samples and recording sightings of any marine mammals. Independent work in harsh conditions. 1992-1993 Keeper of Reptiles, The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville, TN. In charge of the care and well-being of large snakes and lizards. Duties included feeding of large snakes and lizards, up-keep of enclosures, keeping of records, assisting the curator in the maintenance of venomous animals, and giving tours and lectures to people of all ages. Was trained in emergency response for this position. 1991-1992 Volunteer Lecturer, Byars-Dowdy Elementary, Lebanon, TN. Brought live reptiles to 5th grade classrooms and gave a demonstration and lecture on reptiles.

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