Experience

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  McHoppe

  • Human Resources Consultant

    • Oct 2020 - Present

    • Coach individuals on career transitions including applying for jobs, resume writing, and interviews skills to help them find their next great position. • Help individuals articulate and translate their work experience and skills to correlate with new job positions.• Practice interviewi...

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  THORNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • Thornton, Colorado, United States

  • Physical Science Teacher

    • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Thornton, Colorado, United States

    •. Transformed curriculum to hands-on and inquiry based learning and saw deeper engagement by students. •. Initiated a change in teaching methods for the science department that over the next few years created greater literacy gains across students, including English Language Learners. •. ...

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  Mapleton Public Schools

  • Science Advisor and Teacher (Physics and Earth Science)

    • Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

    • Implemented an inquiry-based science classroom that is standards based and focused on student learning as it follows the scientific method from exploring student’s initial ideas to building models and insight from evidence, collaborating among scientists, understanding the scientific community’...

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  Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

  • Denver, CO

  • Chemistry Teacher in Residence Bear Creek High School

    • Aug 2015 - May 2016
    • Denver, CO

    • Co-planned and co-taught alongside experienced mentor teacher for entire school year• Created and implemented standards-based instruction with understanding by design backwards planning• Implemented a student centered, inquiry-based science classroom that followed the scientific method from obs...

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  Gallup

  • Omaha, NE; Singapore; Sydney, Australia;

  • Talent Analyst

    • Oct 2004 - Aug 2015
    • Omaha, NE; Singapore; Sydney, Australia;

    • Advised and coached top-level executives, leaders, and employees on individual strengths and development opportunities to help them discover insights for personal growth, greater employee engagement, and improved success in role• Consulted with Hiring Managers about potential candidates’ streng...

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  Camp Manito-wish YMCA

  • Boulder Junction, WI and Lake Superior

  • Outpost Trip Leader

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Boulder Junction, WI and Lake Superior

    • Planned and led a 24-day kayaking trip across the north shore of Lake Superior with 5 high school girls• Developed and led group problem-solving activities and reflections based on individual's experiences• Created a fun, safe, and enriching experience that built a supportive community whic...

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  Journey Wilderness Adventures

  • Xinjiang, China

  • Backcountry Guide

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Xinjiang, China

    • Led 7-day excursions with expats and international students utilizing experiential education principles to help develop participants• Taught backcountry skills and risk-management practices to increase confidence and self-sufficiency of participants so they could be prepared for a solo leading ...

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  The Groundwater Foundation

  • Marketing Intern

    • Sep 2003 - Dec 2003
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  HoneyRock

  • Wilderness Tripping Instructor

    • May 2003 - Aug 2003
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  University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Physiology Lab Teaching Assistant

    • Jan 2002 - May 2003