Sheila Morrissey
Science Teacher at Los Altos School District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science: Geosciences, Physics, and Chemistry
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingApr, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Los Altos School District
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Present
Teaching 7th- and 8th-grade integrated science, including co-teaching with a special educator. Teaching 7th- and 8th-grade integrated science, including co-teaching with a special educator.
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Palo Alto Unified School District
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Science Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2021
Taught Chemistry and Physics, including co-teaching with a special educator (Palo Alto High School), and taught Physical Science (Greene Middle School). Taught Chemistry and Physics, including co-teaching with a special educator (Palo Alto High School), and taught Physical Science (Greene Middle School).
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Mid-Peninsula Parents of Multiples (MPPOM)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Club Administrator
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2018
Coordinated nonprofit administration for an organization that fosters community among diverse Peninsula families with twins and triplets in common, supports families in conquering challenges common to the birth and raising of multiples, and celebrates the unique joys of having multiples. Coordinated nonprofit administration for an organization that fosters community among diverse Peninsula families with twins and triplets in common, supports families in conquering challenges common to the birth and raising of multiples, and celebrates the unique joys of having multiples.
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Moreland Middle School
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San Jose, CA
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
In a transition to public school teaching, student taught as part of a science teacher credentialing program. Learned from a supportive and highly experienced host teacher in 8th-grade integrated science. Collaborated with host teacher and site and district teachers to develop curriculum. Participated in NGSS professional development with SCCOE science coordinator. Accommodated instruction for English language learners and students with disabilities. In a transition to public school teaching, student taught as part of a science teacher credentialing program. Learned from a supportive and highly experienced host teacher in 8th-grade integrated science. Collaborated with host teacher and site and district teachers to develop curriculum. Participated in NGSS professional development with SCCOE science coordinator. Accommodated instruction for English language learners and students with disabilities.
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AJE
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Earth Science Editor
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Edited and polished scientific manuscripts by international researchers. Edited and polished scientific manuscripts by international researchers.
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The National Hispanic University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Taught university-level Physical Geography at a multicultural university that specializes in critical thinking and inquiry. Supported adult English language learners. Taught university-level Physical Geography at a multicultural university that specializes in critical thinking and inquiry. Supported adult English language learners.
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The Archer School for Girls
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
Taught and advised middle and high-school students at an all-girls, independent school, improving student learning through Research for Better Teaching practices, and incorporating technology in the classroom with a one-to-one laptop program. Taught 8th-grade Physical Science, 9th-grade Conceptual Physics, and 11th/12th-grade Environmental Science. Taught and advised middle and high-school students at an all-girls, independent school, improving student learning through Research for Better Teaching practices, and incorporating technology in the classroom with a one-to-one laptop program. Taught 8th-grade Physical Science, 9th-grade Conceptual Physics, and 11th/12th-grade Environmental Science.
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Cypress College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
Taught college-level Physical Geology. Taught college-level Physical Geology.
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UC Santa Barbara
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching/Research Assistant, Teaching Associate
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2009
Taught university-level Chemistry of the Environment. Served as a teaching assistant for university-level Dinosaurs, Physical Geology, Tracer Hydrology, Chemistry of the Environment, Aqueous Transport of Pollutants, Oceanography, and History of Life. Performed research in aqueous geochemistry. Taught university-level Chemistry of the Environment. Served as a teaching assistant for university-level Dinosaurs, Physical Geology, Tracer Hydrology, Chemistry of the Environment, Aqueous Transport of Pollutants, Oceanography, and History of Life. Performed research in aqueous geochemistry.
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West Covina High School
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West Covina, California
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NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow
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Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
Developed and led high-school science laboratory lessons and field trips. Developed and led high-school science laboratory lessons and field trips.
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Geologic Services Corporation
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geologist
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Aug 2002 - Apr 2004
(Formerly NMWW, Inc.) Remediated environmental hazards. (Formerly NMWW, Inc.) Remediated environmental hazards.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Western Governors University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Science (Geoscience) -
2005 - 2009
University of California, Santa Barbara
Aqueous Geochemistry -
2002 - 2005
California State University, Los Angeles
MS, Geology (Environmental Hydrogeology) -
1998 - 2002
UCLA
BS, Geology
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