Resume

• 2005

  MS Ecological Teaching and Learning

  Master's Degree program involved two summer field experiences—one in a rural setting

  in Cobscook Bay

  ME

  and one in an urban setting

  Boston

  MA. Between residencies

  I participated in online coursework which involved the entire cohort. The program included courses in keeping a nature journal/sketching

  ecological literacy and pedagogy

  urban ecosystems

  and more. Completed an action research project

  the equivalent of a thesis

  in my workplace.\n\nMasters Action Research Project:\nUnexpected Benefits: Integrating Urban Ecology into Life Science Classes\n \nKey Words: action research; classroom community; curriculum development; environmental education; urban ecology; urban youth.\n(Ecological Education in Action

  December

  2006)

  Urban Ecology

  Lesley University

  Ecological Perspectives of a Bioregion

  Petrology

  Ecological Diversity

  Stratigraphy

  Mineralology

  Structural Geology

  Leadership

  Community & Advocacy

  Foundations for Ecological Literacy

  Physics

  Astronomy

  Special Topic in Ecology through Action Research

  Sedimentology

  Meteorology

  Ecological Interactions in an Urban Ecosystem

  Chemistry

• 1998

  BS Secondary Education

  *Geology Lab. Instructor

  Wayne State University

  Detroit

  MI.

  January 2000 to December 2000

  Geology/Earth Science

  General Science

  Golden Key International Honors Society

  Wayne State University

  Certified 6-12

• At the Sierra Club of Southeastern Michigan

  I volunteer and participate in annual events such as The Earth Day Fest and Green Cruise.

  Sierra Club

  Volunteer

  I have been involved in numerous Earth Day Clean-ups and educational events when needed such as \"Owl Day\".

  Huron-Clinton Metroparks

  Volunteer

  I was involved in Weekly Clean-ups organized for the Clinton River in my community.

  Clinton River Watershed Council

  K-12

  Science Education

  Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

  Environmental Education

  Public Speaking

  Education

  Classroom Management

  Teaching

  Geology

  Kenpo

  Adult Education

  Astronomy

  Teacher Leadership

  Curriculum Development

  Alternative Education

  Educational Technology

  Urban Ecology

  Educational Leadership

  Higher Education

  Curriculum Design

  Jacob

  Shannon

  Jacob

  Van Dyke Public Schools

  International Academy of Design and Technology-Troy

  Wayne State University

  Van Dyke Public Schools

  Henry Ford College

  Dearborn

  MI

  At HFCC

  I teach Introduction to Biology Lab. to both majors and non-majors. I also taught Physical Science lecture and lab course for mostly non-science majors. The course covers four separate units (Geology

  Meteorology

  Oceanography and Astronomy) which offers students a well-rounded approach to expanding their scientific knowledge. Teaching this course allows me to utilize various teaching methods along with performing labs while students are witnessed gaining a greater appreciation for science.

  Physical Science & Biology Lecture and Lab. Instructor

  Henry Ford College

  Warren

  MI

  Designed and instructed high school Geophysical Science

  Biology and Chemistry while implementing new NGSS and STEM curriculum.

  High School Science Teacher

  Van Dyke Public Schools

  Van Dyke Public Schools

  Delivered scientific knowledge and concepts to urban

  at-risk students who were 14-20 years of age and seeking a high school diploma. Incorporated environmental education into the curriculum and practiced/modeled an eco-friendly ethic through experiential learning throughout the school and community. Have experience with developing NGSS curriculum

  including the implementation of STEM and teaching numerous courses (Earth

  Physical

  Environmental & Life Science

  Biology

  AP Biology

  Chemistry

  Astronomy

  even Health/PE and Geography).\n\nAwarded Van Dyke Public Schools/Macomb County “Teacher of the Year”\nVan Dyke Public Schools-Warren

  Mi. 2010/2011\n\nLed Thompson Community Center to become a recognized “Michigan Green School” (Emerald Status)\nMacomb County

  2010/2011\n\nCertified Teacher-Leader

  MISD\nMacomb Intermediate School District

  April 2012\n\nALNET (Alternative Education networking throughout Macomb

  St. Clair and Lapeer Counties)\nFormer Vice-President/Member

  2001-2012\n\nTeacher-Leadership-Van Dyke Public Schools

  2008-2012

  High School Science Teacher

  Troy

  MI

  At IADT

  I built curriculum for and instructed an Environmental Science course as a General Education requirement for all career education students. I utilized numerous teaching methods to educate students such as lectures

  mini-labs

  on-site speakers/presenters

  group activities

  research

  inferring of current events

  systems education

  experiential learning

  data analysis

  case studies and many other supplemental materials. This was a lecture only course designed to satisfy fashion design

  media art and gaming students with science credit.

  Environmental Science Adjunct Professor

  International Academy of Design and Technology-Troy

  University Center-Macomb

  As an adjunct professor

  I teach an Environmental Studies course for prospective educators through the College of Education.

  Teaching Environmental Studies Adjunct Professor

  Wayne State University

  Golden Key International Honors Society

  Macomb County Teacher-Leader