Job Duties•Teach 2 class sections of Honors Biology, each consisting of 18-24 students, grade 9 (2015-Present).•Teach 2 class sections of AP Biology, each consisting of 12-21 students, grades 11-12 (2013-Present).•Taught 1-3 class sections of Oceanography each consisting of 12-24 students, grade 10-12 (2013-2023).•Taught 1-2 class sections of CP Biology, consisting of 24 students, grades 9-10 (2013-2015).Job Summary•Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements.•Use innovative methods to produce effective learning experiences including: cooperative learning, thematic instruction, differentiation, and technology utilization.•Develop daily lesson plans and testing materials utilizing technology to enhance instruction; leveraging the Internet, Smart Boards, class website, learning management systems (Edmodo; Schoology), and web 2.0 tools.

Job Duties•Biology Tutor, grades 10-12Job Summary•Onsite and online, distance tutoring utilizing class website, Schoology learning management system, and Skype/Facetime.•Provide students with videos, animations, activities, and other resources targeted to assist with learning biology concepts.•Develop & grade multiple choice and free response question (FRQ) assessment materials.

•In-person tutoring and online tutoring (utilizing the Schoology LMS, my personal class website, and Skype/Facetime).•I work with high school and college students to assist them with test practice, homework assistance, and classroom organization skills. I provide my students with supplemental notes, biology videos and animations, online activities, and online assessments that are personally targeted to assist with learning biology concepts.

Job Duties•Taught 2 class periods of AP Biology, each consisting of 22-39 students, grade 10 (2010-2013).•Taught 1 class period of Marine Science Academy, consisting of 35-39 students, grade 11 (2010-2013).•Taught 2-3 class periods of Marine Biology, each consisting of 25-39 students, grades 11-12 (2003-2013).•Taught 2-5 class periods of Biology, each consisting of 30-39 students, grade 10 (2001-2009). Job Summary•Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements.•Uses innovative methods to produce effective learning experiences including: cooperative learning, thematic instruction, differentiation, and technology utilization. •Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials leveraging technology to enhance instruction; leveraging the Internet, district software, web 2.0 software tools, class website and learning management systems.•Guided students in basic and advanced technology usage including: Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage web design, Edmodo, GIMP image manipulation, Prezi, ActivInspire, web 2.0 tools, and Internet search engines & web browser programs.•Implemented various classroom management techniques for capturing and maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline.Highlighted Achievements•Served on various district-wide technology implementation committees (2012-2013).•Key contributor in district-level technology training and served as acting Technology Coach at CIHS site (2008-2010).•Developed and maintained a Microsoft Access database for tracking school-wide Detentions, Saturday Work Programs & In-School Suspensions programs (2002-2004).•Served as Mock Trial coach and advisor (2001-2003).

I authored the high school edition online "Teacher's Guide to Accompany Marine Biology (9th edition)" by Castro & Huber

I authored the high school edition "A Laboratory Manual to Accompany Marine Biology (9th edition)" by Castro & Huber