Dylan Peterson Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

Remote

As an Education Development Specialist I contribute to the education curricula of AFS programs for 18- audiences with a focus on STEM and sustainability content, and help manage AFS initiatives for schools and educators, specifically coordinating the AFS Effect+ for the Classroom program as well as the AFS Global STEM Educators program.

Remote

Effect + for the Classroom Program CoordinatorDigital-Education Programs Curriculum Specialist

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Instructed Physical Science (8th grade) in Spanish to over 300 students over two years, promoting language acquisition through content specific learning
• Developed curriculum prioritizing scientific inquiry and critical thinking while investigating the physical world, utilizing the process of the scientific method
• Promoted literacy in relation to requiring students to support claims with evidence and reasoning
• Utilized daily virtual learning platforms such as PhET Lab, Microsoft Teams, Summit Learning, Nearpod, Flipgrid, Lingt, Playposit in addition to many others

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Instructed high school English language learners (9th - 12th grade) in Earth Science andEnvironmental Science virtual courses utilizing language acquisition methods while maintainingrigorous content objectives
• Developed engaging simulation based lessons utilizing PhET lab simulations and Nearpod

Mozambique

• Taught Biology courses with a focus on Anatomy and Botany in Portuguese to over 400 students for two academic years at Moamba Secondary School
• Developed engaging and interactive lesson plans for Human Anatomy (8th grade) and Botany (9th grade) while conducting all professional activities in Portuguese using local materials as classroom resources to aid in.
• Managed classrooms with over 70 students and very limited educational resources
• Facilitated multiple extra-curricular activities for youth empowerment focusing on HIV, Malaria,Violence, and Gender Equality Awareness in addition to English Language Learning
• Promoted digital literacy through extra-curricular computer basics courses
• Directed the Maputo Provincial English Theater Competition for 150 participants from 10 schools

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Taught Physical Science classes to high school students under the guidance of mentor teachers during a year-long program designed to maximize learning through experience
• Designed engaging curriculum for a diverse student population for multiple subjects including Chemistry (10th grade), Geology (10th -12th grade), Astronomy (10th – 11th grade)

West Anchorage High School

• Assistant coach to West High’s Boys and Girls Track & Field and Cross Country teams
• West High’s Girls Cross Country - Alaska 4A 2014 State Champions
• Boys Cross Country - Alaska’s 4A 2015 State Champions (first boys title in school history)

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Provided aid and support during necropsies of various wildlife species for a Veterinary Pathologist
• Managed freezer inventories, shipping, supplies, and data entry
• Communicated with other stranding network members regarding transport of samples or supplies and field necropsy response
• Maintained a Microsoft Access database for all AVPS cases and coordinated with interested parties regarding data retrieval
• Instructed dozens of volunteers and high school and college aged students on proper necropsy techniques involving anatomy, physiology, and safety

Anchorage, Alaska

• Assisted Wildlife Biologists and Veterinary Pathologists with the Marine Mammals Sea Otternecropsy program by supporting dissections and sample collection
• Organized and maintained a database of archived tissue samples

Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Enrolled Puget Sound Energy Customers in PSE’s Green Power Program to support and promoteregional renewable energy
• Tabled and canvassed at events and in neighborhoods to reach customer

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Master’S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching

MAT program with year long internship at West Anchorage High School

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Major: Environmental Science (Emphasis: Toxicology), Minor: Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Varsity Athletics: Cross Country and Track & FieldEnvironmental Science degree with emphasis in Environmental.