Science Teacher

• Sep 2020 - Present

High School Living Environment Teacher - regular public high school High School Living Environment Teacher - regular public high school

Living Environment Teacher

• Sep 2016 - Present

Science Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Present

I am currently teaching 9th Grade Academic High School Biology as well as Foresnics. I am currently teaching 9th Grade Academic High School Biology as well as Foresnics.

Science Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2023

Science Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

I am certified to teach all secondary science classes – both physical and biological science and have taught Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology. I have experience in applying project-based techniques as well as incorporating NGSS practices. Having worked in the sciences, prior to and since obtaining my undergraduate degrees, I have an excellent hands-on and relatable understanding of the industry. My experience includes: technical work in construction, water chemistry labs and cancer research hospitals, teaching conversational English in Japan, and studying oceanography on the Chesapeake Bay. These experiences have allowed me to become an open and well-rounded individual who sees the practical application of the science that is taught. As a science educator, I appreciate the exciting variety of life we have around us. Over the years, I have developed methods of instruction that enable all students to be successful and learn the importance of our physical and natural world around us. Through my study of curriculum and instruction, I have been able to combine my skills of teaching with the latest in quality instruction and have effectively incorporated researched based models of instruction ranging from Marazano’s Classroom Instruction that Works, to Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP). I have high standards and expectations for myself. I also expect the same for my students, with the understanding that it often takes time, effort and encouragement to help students to reach those expectations. Show less

Deputy City Clerk

• 2012 - Jun 2013

- Organized and maintained city files, both electronically and hard copy - Communicated verbally and electronically with citizens to pay their taxes. - Mastered online minute taking software for City Council Meetings. - Assisted in development and distribution of City Council Packets for council meetings. - Served as base level operations of the City computer operations including website use and content posting. - Developed SOPs and trained City Clerk and other administration personnel. Show less

Owner

• Jun 2007 - 2012

- Manage all aspects of heating and air conditioning business administration - Customer Relations from first point of contact to scheduling of service and project tracking and management. Projects range from a few hours to more than a year. - Management of all finances as well as to accounts payable/receivable - Oversight of Human resources; hiring, training, Blue Cross health insurance benefits program, payroll (including Davis Bacon Federal Wage Determinations) and evaluations. - Computer and Software Integration including, software purchasing to enhance office efficiency, system backup, trouble shooting. Extremely proficient in utilizing programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, Photoshop, and Wintac scheduling software - Marketing including flyer design, business website design and social networking marketing. - Safety Program – Researched, implemented and manage an OSHA approved weekly safety program. Show less

High School Teacher

• Mar 2002 - Jun 2007

- Developed and implemented unit lessons for General Biology and Earth science in accordance to Idaho and district requirements. - Developed periodic and end of course assessments. - Researched and recommended current biology textbook for approval. - Provided student centered learning actives and cooperative learning lessons and projects utilizing graphic organizers and labs activities to aid students in comprehending difficult topics and engage in higher level learning topics such as photosynthesis concept maps, genetic engineering presentations, pea growth research paper and evolution webquest. - I incorporated methods and models from a variety of programs such as Marzano, SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) and High Schools That Work. Participated in biweekly science department collaboration meetings. - The 3-hour bi-weekly afternoon and evening sessions often included online tutorials, labs and web research projects. Students were often at-risk and from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds. - Developed study guides and worksheets so that students were able to master the information in the online lessons. Often taught 2-levels of biology and Earth science at the same time. - Utilized online programs such as PLATO (tutorial program), Blackboard (posting assignments) and PowerSchool (to track attendance and post grades). - Was able to inspire at-risk youth to engage in their learning and be proud of their accomplishments. - Jerome High School Committee and Program involvement - Member of Intervention Student Improvement Progress - for school improvement (ISIP) - Attended National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National conference, Anaheim California - District supported meetings involving Marzano’s Classroom Instruction that Work. Research based strategies for increasing student achievement - Envirothon Adviser for 2 years - Adviser for student peer counseling leadership retreat Show less

Water Lab Technician

• Jan 2000 - Apr 2002

- Primary person responsible for water analysis of drinking water, river water, wastewater, dairy lagoons and fisheries - Wrote standard operating procedures and maintained quality control records for state certification - Designing in-house tests and modifications - Utilized a wide assortment of scientific equipment to analyze water - Physical and Aggregate properties tests - Metals tests Aggregate organic constituents tests - Inorganic nonmetallic Constituents tests - Primary person responsible for water analysis of drinking water, river water, wastewater, dairy lagoons and fisheries - Wrote standard operating procedures and maintained quality control records for state certification - Designing in-house tests and modifications - Utilized a wide assortment of scientific equipment to analyze water - Physical and Aggregate properties tests - Metals tests Aggregate organic constituents tests - Inorganic nonmetallic Constituents tests

Lab Technician

• Dec 1998 - Jan 2000

As LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I assisted in the development and administration of revised animal health surveillance program. Worked directly with all species of animals in newly opened state-of-the-art lab animal facility. Major accomplishments:* Developing new data entry system to track health surveillance problems* Implementing revised sentinel program* Served as a liaison between the primary investigators and the DLAR veterinarian in order to maintain a high standard of quality animal care* Performed blood collection and antibody. NecropsyThe Laboratory Animal Services Attendant performs tasks that indirectly impact the health and well-being of laboratory animals; cleaning, processing, and sterilizing rodent microisolator cages; works as a team with other staff to process up to 1500-2000 microisolator cages per day; operate mechanized cage washing equipment to sanitize and sterilize microisolator caging; perform and maintain recordkeeping such as equipment inventory tracking and sanitization logs; may perform a full range of activities that involve direct animal contact, animal husbandry duties and sanitization duties as needed. Show less

Clerk

• Dec 1998 - Jan 2000

As CLERK - Fiscal Operations (Promoted in June of 1999), my responsibilities included data management of accounts payable / accounts receivable functions, maintenance of research, health surveillance records and scientific protocols. Prepared and processed purchase orders for facility supplies. Major accomplishments: * Collaborated with Department Head, Operations Manager and Attending Veterinarian to re-design animal order program* Developed new animal order database and weekly/monthly reports* Designed new record system to send daily reports to Attending Veterinarian* Created and implemented new forms for various inter- and intra- departmental communications* Assisted in developing the new facility orientation presentation Show less

Lab Technician/ Research Assistant

• Aug 1997 - May 1998

- Weekend and holiday feeding and care of research animals including rats, mice, rabbits, skunks and budgies. - Primary research literature searches, data entry, new lab set-up, feeding, weighing and observation - Served as part-time caretaker laboratory animal research facility - Assisted research projects involving a NIH program grant for study of Budgerigar undulanus breeding and aging colonies - Feeding and care of research animals including rats, mice, rabbits, skunks, opossums and parakeets - Monitored and recorded animal health Show less