High School Science Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

* Integrate standards-based learning by implementing NGSS in curriculum design * Create UbD backwards design units based on phenomenon based learning * Built & grew two new science electives- Oceanography & Environmental Science * Serve as Faculty Council Representative for NHS- interview & select candidates, refine process * Cosponsor of Green Team- working towards campus-wide recycling & local cleanups * Integrate standards-based learning by implementing NGSS in curriculum design * Create UbD backwards design units based on phenomenon based learning * Built & grew two new science electives- Oceanography & Environmental Science * Serve as Faculty Council Representative for NHS- interview & select candidates, refine process * Cosponsor of Green Team- working towards campus-wide recycling & local cleanups

STEM Teacher

• 2020 - Feb 2023

Biology & Discrete Math Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

* Dove wholeheartedly into a short-term contract to cover a teacher on health leave * Taught hybrid classes with students in-person, remote locally and internationally * Curated and uploaded to Canvas engaging content and clear instructions * Mentored 3 students to promote high achievement and mental health during Covid * Planned hands-on classes off campus to foster a sense of community * Dove wholeheartedly into a short-term contract to cover a teacher on health leave * Taught hybrid classes with students in-person, remote locally and internationally * Curated and uploaded to Canvas engaging content and clear instructions * Mentored 3 students to promote high achievement and mental health during Covid * Planned hands-on classes off campus to foster a sense of community

STEM Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

* Founding member of a school for students who have disengaged or dropped out * Re-engage high risk students through patience, enthusiasm, resilience, relationship-building, and the determination to never give up * Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team to track student trends, maximize impact * Optimize teaching practices daily based on student needs * Organize small group learning sessions to encourage collaborative learning * Co-ran Earth Day beautification project-- logistics, planting & campus clean-up Show less

Biology & Lead Earth Science Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

• Led Earth Science faculty by instituting procedures to share data and best practices • Coached beginning teachers and undergraduate student teachers on effective teaching strategies • Developed targeted content and materials for a diverse student body • Scheduled and held mentoring sessions with 30+ students/week • Analyzed and disaggregated student data to work on closing achievement gaps • Interviewed and selected candidates for a full scholarship as part of the Morehead-Cain Scholarship Committee • Advised Building Committee on the logistics of classroom layout and use • Created class website at www.lauramackey.weebly.com Show less

Biology & Earth Science Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

• Raised funds and managed the budgeting for equipment purchases on multiple projects • Mentored, held portfolio conferences, and helped with course selection for 18 students • Coordinated field trips- permission forms, transportation, communication, day-of-activities • Conceived and directed student-led projects and facilitated conversations between students and administration • Developed innovative and high-impact lesson plans while collaborating with colleague • Implemented after-school Coding class aimed at students typically underrepresented in STEM • Sponsored the Gay Straight Alliance and Outdoor Clubs and encouraged outreach and collaboration • Won eight mini-grants through DonorsChoose and KhanAcademy Show less

Laboratory Technician

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

• Built collaborative relationships while working in a team environment • Trained undergraduate and graduate students • Stayed abreast of new research techniques and best practices • Measured embryonic gene expression via in-situ hybridization • Published results in Neurotoxicology and Teratology • Built collaborative relationships while working in a team environment • Trained undergraduate and graduate students • Stayed abreast of new research techniques and best practices • Measured embryonic gene expression via in-situ hybridization • Published results in Neurotoxicology and Teratology

Laboratory Technician

• Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

• Supervised and trained graduate and undergraduate students • Bred injected hsp70:fiaf:GFP zebra fish to establish founders • Monitored water quality and adjusted salinity and pH • Supervised and trained graduate and undergraduate students • Bred injected hsp70:fiaf:GFP zebra fish to establish founders • Monitored water quality and adjusted salinity and pH

Small Enterprise Development- Eco Tourism Volunteer

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

• Raised and managed funds for a well allowing the planting of a sustainable garden at the village school • Liaised with and facilitated cooperation between park officials and park guides at monthly meetings • Educated villagers in ecotourism, management of the village-owned boutique and customer service • Taught the women’s group about the link between hygiene and infant mortality • Established and taught a weekly geography club for students 7-16 years old • Raised and managed funds for a well allowing the planting of a sustainable garden at the village school • Liaised with and facilitated cooperation between park officials and park guides at monthly meetings • Educated villagers in ecotourism, management of the village-owned boutique and customer service • Taught the women’s group about the link between hygiene and infant mortality • Established and taught a weekly geography club for students 7-16 years old