Teaches following Subjects/Exams
educational classes (Bachelor of Science: Education)
Language of Instruction:
English
Science (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Science (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Science (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Interpretive Park Ranger
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, United States
Jan 2000 - Present
Outdoor and Environmental Education
Have given hundrens of presentations to thousands of participants in both paid and volunteer positions
Physical Science Instructor
Apple Tree Educational Development Center and Manzano Christian Schools, United States
Jun 2007 - May 2008
Physical Science, PE and Head Librarian
My eighth grade science class even went into Quantum Mechanics and did so well that they ALL went to Western New Mexico Univ., took the entrance exam and passed with high enough grades to take WNMU;s Bio 101 as Freshmen in high school (Yahoo!!!)
Professional Experience
Non-profit Organization
Fountain of Hope, New Mexico, United States
May 2005 - PresentAs the founder of this non-profit organization, I completed all paperwork for it's incorporation and for its IRS designation as a 501c3. We have received federal grants and private donations in order to help over 3000 people. It is currently the only service organization assisting the less fortunate in Sierra County with rental assistance, utillity assistance, food, clothing, perscriptions, and etc. After the city of Hatch flooded in 2006, we delivered 4 truck loads of supplies.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching + licensure
New Mexico State University, New Mexico, United States
Jun 2008 - Present
I have a 4.0 GPA in program, will be guest lecturing in Physics and Multicultural Education, possibly others, this semester
Currently have 76 credit hours in a variety of scientific subjects
Only took one Anatomy course
Western New Mexico University, New Mexico, United States
Aug 2003 - Dec 2003
Made the Dean's list
BA in Biology
University of Illinois at Springfield, Illinois, United States
Aug 1988 - May 1990
After graduation worked 7 years in hard core reseach labs, 5 years in Bio-Medical Communications, 2 years in Clinical Research Coordination
Asoc. in Science*
Rock Valley College, Illinois, United States
Aug 1986 - May 1988
*with honors
Professional Exams & Certifications
Temporary Secondary Teaching Certificate, with endorsements in Biology and Sciences
New Mexico, United States
Year Of Passing:
2008