My Resume

808 Hoquiam Ave NE

Renton, WA 98059

(425)-306-8019

I am a master teacher with skills, interests, and qualifications that would blend well in an environment of trust, diversity, and collegiality.  Most notably, I am adept with integrated curriculum planning and implementation, having extensive experience with students of high intellectual capability.  I have co-founded two schools and designed a 6^th grade outdoor education program for the Archdiocese of Seattle.  A Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Science has allowed me to successfully combine my first loves:  science and people, in and out of the classroom through hands-on field science experiences and service learning in the local community and internationally.         

Career Accomplishments

Sacred Heart School

Bellevue, Washington

1996 to 2009

·         Middle School Science Teacher: Earth/Life/Physical

·         Designed and implemented Birds of Prey, Astronomy, Oceanography (“Atlantis”), and other “out-of-the-box” curriculums

·         Developed “The Human Body Project” using computer technology, research, and student book publishing

·         Coached “Odyssey of the Mind” and attended World Finals for 2 successive years

·         Assistant program planner and chaperone for summer youth service missions to Tijuana, Mexico and the Dominican Republic to build homes for people in need.

City University

Bellevue, Washington

·         Adjunct Professor for “Science Concepts for Teachers”—BA Certification Program

·         Fall Quarter 2006

·         Spring Quarter 2007

Antioch University, Seattle

Seattle, Washington

·         Adjunct Professor for “Concepts in Earth Science”—MA Teacher Certification Program

·         Winter Quarter 2006

CYO Youth Ministries

Seattle, Washington

Earth Education Program Director/Teacher

·         Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised 6^th Grade Earth Education Camp Staff

·         Served as liaison for Seattle Archdiocesan Schools in planning their week at Camp, including parent/student orientation

·         Coordinated all activities during Earth Education Camp

Curriculum Consultant

·         Designed a program structure for the 6^th Grade Earth Education Program

·         Wrote curriculum and synthesized commercial curriculum-emphasized “walking gently” upon the earth integrating Forest and Wetland Ecology activities

·         Wrote Staff/Teacher/Volunteer manuals for the Earth Education Program

Sacred Heart School

Bellevue, Washington -- 1994

Long term Substitute Teacher for 6^th Grade Science classes

·         Developed and implemented hands-on science curriculum focusing on Ecology, Wolf Biology and Social Structure, Chemistry, Lab Experiments

The Open Window School                                             

Bellevue, Washington  -- 1983-1992

Co-founder and Director of the Open Window School/Teacher

This school was founded on the concept of nurturing the cognitive and affective abilities of gifted children to help them reach their full potential.

·         Conducted Parent Education Seminars

·         Served as Public Relations Coordinator

·         Served on the Board of Directors to establish policy for the school

·         Implemented school policies as Co-director of the School

·         Interviewed, hired, and supervised all staff and teachers

·         Developed, implemented, and published curriculum

Bellevue Public Schools           

Bellevue, Washington -- 1969-1981

·         Master Teacher in Operation Exploration, a Summer Program for gifted students in conjunction with Central Washington University; designed and implemented curriculum for students in grades 1-6; did demonstration teaching for teachers in training; supervised teachers in training

·         Itinerant Teacher of Gifted Children -- planned and implemented curriculum to meet the academic enrichment needs of 94 students in K-6 and evaluated the efficacy of permanently establishing this program

·         Prepared appropriate curriculum and team taught in 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

·         Served on a District Study Committee to research, design, and recommend a model for the first self-contained Gifted Program to the Bellevue School Board

Education

Pacific Lutheran University

School of Education, Tacoma, Washington;

·         BA in Education, with an emphasis in Biology, 1969

·         Biology Endorsement 4-12

Antioch University, Seattle, Washington

·         MA Ed 2000, Emphasis in Science Education

Other

·         Hold an Intellectual Patent on an Integrated Curriculum Design Model that has been field tested in Bellevue Public Schools Gifted Program and The Open Window School

·         Spent 2 weeks on a science trip to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

References

Available upon request.