Josephine DeForke
Learning Support Specialist at St. Agnes Academy- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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St. Agnes Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Learning Support Specialist
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Aug 2023 - Present
Houston, Texas, United States Meet with designated students in need of academic support. Meet with students to provide tips and strategies for strengthening study skills and time management skills. Encourage students to advocate for themselves with teachers. Maintain detailed records of student meetings. Communicate student progress with the academic services team, families, and faculty. Attend case management meetings. Communicate with the Academic Support Coordinator on issues that arise with student accommodations.
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Academic Data Analyst
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Aug 2022 - Present
Houston, Texas, United States Responsible for gathering, organizing, and presenting Academic and other relevant data to help the Academic Dean's office make data informed curriculum decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining yearly and longitudinal data for grade distributions, honors and AP, GPA, demographic, feeder schools, and placement.
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Science Teacher
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Aug 1998 - Present
Houston, Texas, United States Current Courses: Honors Chemistry 1 Other Courses: Chemistry 1, Honors AP Chemistry, General Chemistry 2, Forensic Science, Algebra Review Other Responsibilities: TCCBED Accreditation Teams, Faculty Advisory Committee, Student Advisory Committee Sponsor, Class Sponsor, National Honors Society Advisor
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Science Department Chair
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Aug 2003 - Jul 2022
Houston, Texas, United States Set department goals, Schedule and conduct department meetings, Mentor to new science teachers, Science teacher observations, Review semester exams, Review science department grade distribution, Oversee horizontal and vertical planning, Manage science department budget and course materials, Attend incoming 9th grade registration, Attend academic awards ceremony, Oversee 9th grade placement, Coordinate necessary technology training, Coordinate science department curriculum planning
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Incarnate Word Academy Houston
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Math and Science Department Chair
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Aug 1997 - Jul 1998
Houston, Texas, United States Schedule and conduct department meetings, Mentor new teachers, Oversee vertical and horizontal planning, Manage science and math budgets and course materials
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Science Teacher
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Aug 1995 - Jul 1998
Houston, Texas, United States Honors Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 1
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Math Teacher
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Aug 1994 - Jul 1998
Houston, Texas, United States Pre-Calculus, Honors Algebra 2, Algebra 2, Geometry, Basic Geometry, and Algebra 1 Other Responsibilities: TCCBED Accreditation Team, Class Sponsor, National Honor Society Advisor, Admissions Committee Member, Library Committee Member, Liturgy Committee Member
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University of St. Thomas (TX)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Aug 1996 - Dec 1996
Houston, Texas, United States Taught General Chemistry
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University of Houston
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Sep 1992 - May 1994
Houston, Texas, United States Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry Problem Solving, Foundations of Chemistry, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Foundations of Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Chemistry Department
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Jun 1992 - Aug 1992
Houston, Texas, United States Assisted with the preparation and administration of grant proposals, Assisted with graduated and undergraduate research projects, Assisted with the review of papers being prepared for presentation and publication
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Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
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Jan 1990 - May 1992
Houston, Texas, United States Conducted research concerning the application of optimization and experimental designs to high performance liquid chromatography
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Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department
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Sep 1987 - Dec 1989
Houston, Texas, United States Assisted with chemistry workshops for high school teachers, Taught undergraduate chemistry lab for General Chemistry, Taught undergraduate chemistry lab for Honors General Chemistry, Taught undergraduate chemistry lab for Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
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Receptionist, Chemistry Department
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Jul 1987 - Aug 1987
Houston, Texas, United States Assisted with the day-to-day operation (answering phones, filing, typing, copying, and sorting mail)
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Clerk, Registrar's Office
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Jun 1984 - Jul 1987
Houston, Texas, United States Assisted with the day-to-day operation (answering phones, filing, typing, fielding questions from students and alumni regarding the Registrar’s Office procedures)
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Teaching Assistant, Chemistry and Physics Departments
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Sep 1984 - May 1987
Houston, Texas, United States Assisted with undergraduate General Chemistry Lab, Assisted with undergraduate Organic Chemistry Lab, Assisted with undergraduate Physics Lab
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Education
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University of Houston
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Analytical Chemistry -
University of St. Thomas (TX)
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry and Mathematics -
St. Agnes Academy
High School Diploma