Erika Mitkus
Director of the Bass Institute at The Governor's Academy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teaching Certificate (Life Sciences, 7-12)
EDUCATION, MAINE DEPARTMENT OFFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medicine AssociatesJun, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Governor's Academy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of the Bass Institute
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Apr 2022 - Present
Manage outreach, partnerships, and logistics for programming located at the Alfond Coastal Research Center at Governor's Academy. Advocate for experiential and placed-based educational experiences within the school and in the greater region. Provide students opportunities for authentic learning experiences grounded in the unique ecological environment of Govs. Main responsibilities include supporting faculty in developing and implementing innovative programs; conducting outreach and strengthening ties with outside organizations and professionals; and creating opportunities for outside professionals to work with faculty and students on campus throughout the year. Show less
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High School Biology & Science Ethics Teacher
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
-Taught multiple sections of 9th grade Biology. Worked to integrate principles of Project Based Learning (PBL), Ambitious Science Teaching (Modeling), and Argument-Driven Inquiry into existing curriculum. -Developed “Great Marsh Wiki”, an six week experiential learning project that combines fieldwork and technology for all Biology students in all levels of instruction.-Proposed, developed, and taught a new science elective, Science, Ethics & Society, that focuses on ethical issues in modern science.-Head Coach JV Volleyball (1 year) and 3rds Volleyball (2 years)-Assistant Coach Varsity Alpine Skiing (3 years) Show less
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Knowles Teacher Initiative
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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2016 Fellow
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Mar 2016 - Present
-Selected for the 2016 cohort of Knowles Teacher Initiative, a 5-year national teaching fellowship -Participate in ongoing professional development with others members of Knowles, including seasonal conferences, curriculum and instructional design, and ongoing online collaboration -Presenter at 2019 Knowles Summer Conference - “Make Formative Assessment Your Friend: Using Technology Tools to Grade Less, Teach More, and Get Instant Feedback on Student Learning.” -Selected for the 2016 cohort of Knowles Teacher Initiative, a 5-year national teaching fellowship -Participate in ongoing professional development with others members of Knowles, including seasonal conferences, curriculum and instructional design, and ongoing online collaboration -Presenter at 2019 Knowles Summer Conference - “Make Formative Assessment Your Friend: Using Technology Tools to Grade Less, Teach More, and Get Instant Feedback on Student Learning.”
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KELP (Knowles Experiential Learning Project)
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Education Administration Programs
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Director
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Jun 2018 - Present
-KELP is a working group within Knowles that runs experiential-based PD for teachers. -Ran first two PD trips to the Galápagos Islands in summer of 2019 with thirty secondary teachers. -Second PD trip to Galápagos scheduled for summer 2020, postponed to summer 2021. -Participants in first PD experiences were supported in creating a resource bank of twelve real-world anchored, multidisciplinary lesson plans based in the Galápagos ecosystem. -Resource bank is scheduled to be presented formally at NABT (National Association of BIology Teachers) Conference in Fall 2020. Show less
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Consultant & Facilitator, Biograph 2.0, University of Pennsylvania + MIT STEP
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Jun 2018 - Present
-Chosen with a group of ten other teachers to pilot a new programming and modeling based simulation program, called Biograph 2.0, in my classroom during the 2018-2019 school year. -Currently a paid consultant and facilitator on Biograph 2.0 six-week online PD (hosted on edX platform) in since summer of 2019. Help other teachers navigate the course, provide feedback on assignments, consult with course designers, and provide year-long support for new participants. -Chosen with a group of ten other teachers to pilot a new programming and modeling based simulation program, called Biograph 2.0, in my classroom during the 2018-2019 school year. -Currently a paid consultant and facilitator on Biograph 2.0 six-week online PD (hosted on edX platform) in since summer of 2019. Help other teachers navigate the course, provide feedback on assignments, consult with course designers, and provide year-long support for new participants.
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E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ambassador, Half Earth Project
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Jul 2019 - Present
-Work on outreach to other ambassadors and direction of educational initiatives -Co-presenter in upcoming professional workshops at NABT 2020 Conference entitled, "Half-Earth Hummingbirds: Guided Inquiry to Explore Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation.” -Featured guest in educational video “Galápagos - A Case for Half Earth.” -Featured guest on Mickey Hart Book Club for Half-Earth book review -Work on outreach to other ambassadors and direction of educational initiatives -Co-presenter in upcoming professional workshops at NABT 2020 Conference entitled, "Half-Earth Hummingbirds: Guided Inquiry to Explore Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation.” -Featured guest in educational video “Galápagos - A Case for Half Earth.” -Featured guest on Mickey Hart Book Club for Half-Earth book review
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Sanford School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Science Teacher (Honors/Standard Biology, Environmental Science)
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May 2016 - Jul 2018
-Wrote and implemented new scope & sequence for all sections of Honors Biology and Biology. -Proposed, developed, and taught a new full-year Environmental Science course. -Named Lead Sophomore Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year and was responsible for planning and implementing a year-long advisory program for all 10th grade students. -Head Coach 3rds Volleyball (2 years) -Wrote and implemented new scope & sequence for all sections of Honors Biology and Biology. -Proposed, developed, and taught a new full-year Environmental Science course. -Named Lead Sophomore Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year and was responsible for planning and implementing a year-long advisory program for all 10th grade students. -Head Coach 3rds Volleyball (2 years)
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University of Pennsylvania
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor, App Inventor to Build Engagement in STEM
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Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
-Worked with Dr. Susan Yoon of University of Pennsylvania to integrate mobile computing and app-building with ecology content in a 9th grade Honors Biology classroom -Students developed apps on mobile devices to test different indicators of stream water quality -Worked with Dr. Susan Yoon of University of Pennsylvania to integrate mobile computing and app-building with ecology content in a 9th grade Honors Biology classroom -Students developed apps on mobile devices to test different indicators of stream water quality
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California Institute for Biodiversity
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor, Cal-Alive!
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
-Worked with Cal-Alive team to lead PD for K-12 teachers in Yosemite National Park -Responsibilities included planning and designing NGSS aligned lessons to be demonstrated to participants, leading and facilitating hikes and travel within the park, organizing logistics of the PD, and serving as the main medical staff member on the trips. -Worked with Cal-Alive team to lead PD for K-12 teachers in Yosemite National Park -Responsibilities included planning and designing NGSS aligned lessons to be demonstrated to participants, leading and facilitating hikes and travel within the park, organizing logistics of the PD, and serving as the main medical staff member on the trips.
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The School District of Philadelphia
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Student-Teacher, W.B Saul High School
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
-Co-taught Honors Biology, Biology and Environmental science classes of 20-35 students. -Co-taught Honors Biology, Biology and Environmental science classes of 20-35 students.
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Community Intern, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve
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Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
Was responsible for managing all aspects of a large scale biological experiment, including planting, weeding, fertilizing, and staying up to date on current agricultural and conservation based research. Was responsible for managing all aspects of a large scale biological experiment, including planting, weeding, fertilizing, and staying up to date on current agricultural and conservation based research.
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Education
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2015 - 2016
University of Pennsylvania
Master’s Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching -
2008 - 2012
McGill University
Bachelor’s Degree (Honors), Biology, General -
2011 - 2011
University of Otago
Study Abroad, Biology, General -
2004 - 2008
The Pingree School
High School
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