Adrienne Higley Email & Phone Number

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Gh

Guangzhou

• Instructing the two-year IB DP Biology Higher level and Standard level program.• Implementing NGSS Science Standards into grades 9 and 10.• Incorporating technology and social media into classes through use communicative tools: Skype: “Skype a Scientist”, Twitter, Microsoft Teams, Flipgrid, VR.

Changsha

• Executing two-year AS/A Level Biology and IGCSE Biology and Chemistry curriculum to prepare students for Cambridge certification.• Implementing the MYP framework for MYP Years 1 & 3.• Developed homeroom curriculum program involving SMART goal setting, reflective journaling, leadership opportunities, and community service (CAS).• Created school-wide Earth day programs, assemblies, school garden and science fair exhibition.• Integrate reading science fiction and non-fiction into the curriculum and use methods such as Socratic Discussions, Literature Circles and Close Reading methods.• Advisor to Student Council and After School Activities leader for Green Team and Kids Yoga.

Mumbai Area, India

• Organized Secondary STEM Exhibition.• Served as a guide and mentor for middle school science teachers by creating a professional learning community in which science curriculum and best practices were developed i.e. UbD, Standard Based Assessments, etc. • Trainer of “in-house” workshops that pertain to classroom management strategies and interdisciplinary/ cross-curricular unit planning. • Built collaborative programs with PYP and middle school in projects like “Science Buddies”, School garden, etc. • Organized school wide events such as International Clean ups, Rossi Biotech Inc. for IGCSE Chemistry students, Interdisciplinary projects with grade eight Humanities and Science at the Soonabi Pirojsha Godrej Marine Ecology Center, Star-Gazing nights, Mumbai Science Museum, Neru Planetarium and week long trips to Singapore and Pench, India.• Head Swimming and Track and Field Coach.

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

General Science Teacher - 6th, 7th and 8th Grades Head of Middle School, Science Department Chair, Professional Development Chair. Plan and facilitate meetings with Professional Learning Team/Communities that focus on the following: 6+1 Traits of Writing, Core Values, Science Curriculum Development and Vertical Alignment, Earth Month. Adopted and implemented National Science Education Standards. Organized and implemented Interdisciplinary Writing Portfolios. Planned interdisciplinary events such as: International Coastal Cleanups, Earth Month, Fine Arts and field trips to Shanghai World Expo 2010, Center for Sustainable Energy and Technologies (CSET), Shanghai Art Museum and the Bund.

Miami-Dade County Public School District, North Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

General Science 7th and 8th Grades & Math Teacher 6th Grade Science Department Chair for grades K-8, School Improvement Plan, EESAC committee, Core Values Committee, Green Team, Science & Health Coalition. Planned and facilitated meetings with Professional Learning Team/Communities that focus on the following: new adoption of Next Generation Sunshine Science State Standards, data analysis, goal setting strategies, and vertical curriculum planning with grades K-12. Collaborated with Florida International University and community on projects such as: Discover your Backyard, Baynanza, International Coastal Clean Up, Day on the Bay, Family Science Night, Wellness Fair, Recycling Programs, Parent Academy Guest Speaker Series, Fairchild Competition, Community Organic Vegetable Garden. Adapted and differentiated instruction in mixed ability inclusion classrooms with class sizes ranging from 25-35 students and utilized English as a Second Language strategies to English Language Learners Levels 1-5. Engaged multicultural and diverse students in: -Inquiry based science exploration, utilizing the “5 E’s” (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) methodology -Critical thinking & problem solving -Student centered “hands-on” investigations

Ponce, Puerto Rico

General Science and Language Arts Teacher; 5th and 6th Grades Team leader for fifth and sixth grades. Implemented a portfolio approach for assessment and evaluation of student performance. Presented, organized and implemented Student Led Conferences. Developed and wrote Caribbean School Science Standards with science department. Educated colleagues about science methodologies such as inquiry-based science. Piloted science curriculums and worked with vendors for curriculum adoption, pre-Kindergarten to twelfth grade Planned and integrated real world experience with students in a variety of community activities such as: International Costal Clean Up Day, Camuy Caverns, Caribbean National Forest El Yunque, U.S. Space Camp.

Plymouth, Minnesota, U.S.A

10th grade Biology Teacher Implemented biology curriculum to students in a relevant and enthusiastic manner. Integrated technology into the classroom using dissection, human anatomy and physiology lab programs. Perfect attendance.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

 Utilized the scientific method and scientific thinking processes to conduct protease and inhibitor research, purification, characterization of proteins and optimization of assay conditions. Communicated and collaborated with various research scientists’ and sales departments to develop eleven new products.

Buffalo, Minnesota, U.S.A

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Buffalo, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education

Bachelor'S Of Science, Biotechnology And Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Women's Swimming and Diving, SCSU Ambassador, Student Athlete Mentor, Assistent to the Director of Athlete's.