Motivated science teacher trainer with 10 years classroom experience and 7 years experience in teacher professional development, curriculum writing and science assessment strategies.
Master of Science, December 2004, Mississippi State University, Earth Science
• Grades K-9 Science Teaching
• Grades K-9 Science Curriculum Development
• Geosciences
• Standardized Assessment Development
• Technology Integration
• ESL Strategies
Science Specialist,
Rice-Aldine Science Collaborative
Directed and developed the science program on
a science
magnet campus before moving into a district curriculum development
position.
• Developed and coordinated an integrated campus-wide curriculum.
• Managed a group of departmentalized science teachers.
• Coordinated Family Science Nights and campus Science Fairs.
• Established an outdoor learning environment.
• Wrote district-wide K-6 science curriculum.
• Designed and produced electronic delivery system for distribution
of curriculum.
• Coordinated and contributed to district science assessments.
• Developed and provided teacher professional development related
to science content.
• Designed and produced district Science
Fair website.
Freelance Item Writer
Wrote test items for standardized state
science assessments.
• Analyzed state standards for multiple
grade levels in several states including Texas, New Mexico and Virginia.
• Wrote test items based on analysis of state science standards.
Teacher, Algebra and
Integrated Physics & Chemistry
Taught Algebra and Integrated Physics &
Chemistry to ninth graders with limited English proficiency as well as
working as a Computer Liaison at Westfield
High School
• Developed unique science curriculum to meet the needs of limited
English proficient students.
• Managed a team of algebra teachers.
• Trained and provided technical assistance for teachers in support
of campus grading software.
Teacher, Science
Taught science in grades 6 through 8 on several
campuses throughout the district including Burbank,
Deady and Lanier
Middle Schools.
• Taught science to limited English proficient students in grades
6 – 8.
• Lead a team of students in an after school program, Gulf Coast
Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (now GTCAME).
• Participated in the Rice Model Lab at Lanier Middle School (1994-1995).
Spanish Language and Literature, Bilingual, Post-Baccalaureate Studies
Rice University, Houston, Texas
Rice-HISD Model Science Lab, Technology Training Project,
Science Content, and Science Methods Classes
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Scope, Sequence, and Coordination Teacher Training
Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas
WOOPS Training (Workshop On Outstanding Presentation Skills)
Rice Aldine Science Collaborative,
Summer Institute Bridging Training, June 2005
Numerous Rice Aldine Science Collaborative After School Trainings (2002-2005)
Rice Aldine Science Collaborative Curriculum Pilot Group Training
“Kindergarten Physics Curriculum”, Co-Presenter, October 2002
National Science Teachers of America Conference,
San Diego, California
“Education for the Energy Industry Curriculum”, Co-Presenter,
April 2002
Rice Aldine Science Collaborative Summer Institute for Bethune Academy
Teachers
“Differentiating Instruction”, Presenter, June 2002
Magnet Schools of America Conference,
Houston, Texas
“Innovative Technology for Science Curriculum Delivery”, Presenter,
May 2002
National Science Teachers of America Conference, St. Louis, Missouri
“Education for the Energy Industry Curriculum”, Co-Presenter,
April 2001
Rice Aldine Science Collaborative Summer Institute for Bethune Academy
Teachers
“Curriculum Integration”, Presenter, June 2001
Rice Aldine Science Collaborative Summer Institute for Bethune Academy
Teachers
“Geology and Oil Exploration”, Presenter, June 2000
National Science Teachers of America Conference, Orlando, Florida
“University/I.S.D. Collaborations”, Co-Presenter, March 2000
National Science Teachers of America Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
“Education for the Energy Industry Curriculum”, Co-Presenter,
February 1999
Rice Aldine Science Collaborative Summer Institute for Raymond Academy
Teachers
“Science Content and Pedagogy”, Co-Presenter, June 1998
Coalition of Essential Schools
Fall Forum, San Francisco, California
“Equity Issues in Education”, Co-Presenter, March 1997
Rice Model Science Laboratory Teacher Training, Houston, Texas
“To Rot or Not”, Co-Presenter, November 1994
“Using the Computer Lab in Middle School Science”, Co-Presenter,
February 1995
“Experimental Design”, Co-Presenter, April 1995
Metropolitan Association for Teachers
of Science (MATS), Houston
Gulf Coast Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (G.C.A.M.E.) Sponsor
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) member
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development member
