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Write, edit, and review science curriculum products.

Write, edit, and review science curriculum products for domestic and international clients. Train educators in content and pedagogy.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

District TrainerDesigned & facilitated training programs for High School Science Educators. • Training programs varied from 1-hour sessions to 1-week summer programs.• Determined content through surveys of needs of classroom teachers and District Curriculum requirements.• Coordinated other session presenters and guest speakers.• Created daily agendas.• Coordinated facilities and materials.• Conducted post-training reviews and used the feedback to adjust future training.• More than 1,000 educators trained.State TrainerCo-designed & co-facilitated various training programs for Middle and High School Science Educators. • Part of a state-wide team that designed a 2-week summer training institute for state science teachers.• Secured appropriate facilities for the training in Hillsborough County.• Co-facilitated the 2-week training in Hillsborough County for two consecutive summers.• Part of a state-wide team that coordinated a series of 3-hour training modules into a comprehensive training series made available to schools across Florida.• Facilitated the implementation of many of the 3-hour training modules at schools throughout Florida.• Approximately 200 educators trained.Conference Presenter:• BCCE (2016)• ChemEd (2015)• NSTA (2010)• NSDC (2009)• FAST (2008)Department Chair: • Conducted employee observations and assisted in conflict resolution when needed.• Mentored new employees and coached those in need of improvement by offering positive and constructive feedback.• Ensured timely completion of department tasks.• Managed department and laboratory budgets and inventories.Classroom Educator• Designed and implemented hands-on science lessons to teach required District and State benchmarks.• Evaluated attainment of leaning objectives using formative and summative assessments.• Differentiated instruction for learners of different ability levels and learning styles.• Excelled at classroom discipline.• Designated Master Teacher.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Performed fast-paced quality control analyses for time-sensitive shipments.Assured adherence to ASTM and OSHA requirements.Supervised laboratory technicians in the performance of their duties.Coordinated laboratory activities and purchases.Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment.Laboratory Techniques: Atomic absorption spectrometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Headspace gas chromatography, Titration, Viscosity determination

Athens, Georgia

Performed quantitative research experiments.Coordinated laboratory activities and purchases.Conducted monthly laboratory radiation safety inspections.Coordinated disposal of hazardous waste.Laboratory Techniques: Centrifugation, Electrodes (pH and ion-specific), Gravitational filtration , Ion presence determination, Membrane purification, Radioisotope tracer use & safety, Scintillation counter, Solution preparation & standardization, Tissue homogenization & digestion, Vacuum filtration

M.Ed., Science Curriculum And Instruction

Also received my Teaching Certification from USF.

Bs, Biology Major / Chemistry Minor

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta, Tri Beta, Student Government, UTOC