Contact Information:

Education:

9/96-5/99
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, Master of Science, Oceanography

6/94 - 6/95
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, Master of Arts in Teaching, Biology Education

9/89 - 6/93
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, Bachelor of Science (with honors), Biology

9/85 - 6/89
North Bend High School, North Bend, Oregon, USA, graduated as Co-Valedictorian

Experience:

8/02 – present
International School of Port-of-Spain, Westmoorings, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies

·         Grade 6 Science/Math (integrated)

·         Grade 6-8 Digital Photography Elective

·         Activities/Duties: Curriculum Development, Web Development In-service, Subcommittee Chair during SACS accreditation process, Ultimate Frisbee Club, School Event Photography 

8/99 – 6/02
International School of Tanganyika, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa

·  Grades 9-12

·  IGCSE Combined Science, IGCSE Co-ordinated Science, IB Environmental Systems, IB

    Middle Years Program Science, IB Information Technology in the Global Society

·  Activities/Duties: Web Site Developer, Photography Projects Club, Badminton Club  

8/95 – 6/96
South Umpqua High School, Myrtle Creek, Oregon, USA

·         Grade 9 General Science

·         Grade 10-12 Earth Science 

7/95 - 8/95
Children’s Farm Home, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

·         Summer Program Teacher.  Developed “World of Work” curriculum for mentally ill young people, ages 13 through 18.

Recent Professional Development:

·         currently (Jan-Mar 2004) enrolled in an online graduate-level course called “Technology for Teachers”

·         completed FW 311, Biology of Birds, Oregon State University, (2003)

·         completed Creative Problem Solving course offered by SUNY at Buffalo (2001)

·         attended IB Diploma workshops in Nairobi (2000) and Bilbao (2001)

Certification:

·         Washington State (USA), certified to teach General Science, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry for grades 4-12

Other Information:

·         Personal Interests: nature and event photography, web site development, guitar, SCUBA, travel, woodworking

·         Religious Activities:  I am involved in Christian fellowship wherever I go.  In the past I have led bible studies, been a worship leader, and served on a church board of directors.  I am currently a member of Westside Community Church in Westmoorings, Trinidad & Tobago.

·         Personal: United States citizen, born 2 November 1971, not married, no dependents

Teaching Philosophy:

            My teaching is characterized by integrated approaches to subject matter, emphasis on skill development, the use of technology, a focus on each student’s responsibility for their own learning, and a sense of humor that keeps students groaning.  Students learn best when they are inspired and challenged to discover things for themselves.

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Last updated on 19-Jan-04.