Experience

Southwick Regional School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 7th Grade Science Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  I have worked as a 7th grade science teacher going on 11 years. During my time as a teacher, I have re-written the curriculum to reflect a student centered, project based curriculum. I have served as the Team Leader for 6 of the 11 years. In that role, I serve as the liaison between the administration and my team members. I have served on the ILT committee for two years meeting monthly with various stakeholders (Superintendent, Administration, parents, school committee, teachers) to make recommendations for proposals prior to presenting to the school committee.



Hitchcock Center for the Environment

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nature Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Planned and facilitated a variety of outdoor and environmental education programs and science experiments Planned activities using inquiry based and hands-on learning techniques for campers with age ranging from 6-11 Planned and facilitated a variety of outdoor and environmental education programs and science experiments Planned activities using inquiry based and hands-on learning techniques for campers with age ranging from 6-11



Hampshire Regional High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher/ Substitute

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Observation of various classrooms and teaching practices, assisted in classroom management dutiesTook full responsibility for teaching one to three classes throughout the spring semester Implemented and facilitated lesson plans and classroom management based on curriculum and state standardsAssisted students with science fair projects including grading and judging of projectsParticipated in team teacher meetings, parent and student conferences and student grading and interim reporting Taught lessons as instructed and management of classroom



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservation Programs Coordinator

  • Oct 2005 - Mar 2009

  Researched properties, developed and prepared reports and information packets using maps, GIS and real-estate database for priority lands and provided administrative support to staffWorked with Conservation & Policy staff to track and manage contacts with elected officials, government agencies and assisted with local and statewide funding mechanisms Assisted in landowner contact and communication including donations of land and land transfers Researched properties, developed and prepared reports and information packets using maps, GIS and real-estate database for priority lands and provided administrative support to staffWorked with Conservation & Policy staff to track and manage contacts with elected officials, government agencies and assisted with local and statewide funding mechanisms Assisted in landowner contact and communication including donations of land and land transfers