School Project

Location:

Austin, TX, 78735

Posted:

December 09, 2010

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Taryn Wendy Chaifetz .

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Classroom Teaching

August 2010 to Cedars International Academy

Present 5-8th Grade Science Teacher

Teach 5th grade science, 6th grade Physical Science, 7th

Grade Life Science and 8th grade Earth Science based

on state developed CSCOPE curriculum and TEKS.

. Developed innovative science-based haunted house run by the

8th graders for fall festival

. Cultivated and planted middle school garden to develop a

unique learning environment and a serene space for the

students to relax

. Mentoring science education volunteer from University of

Texas

. Collaborate with and support elementary teachers to help

them provide vertical alignment in science throughout the

school

. Meet weekly with middle school faculty to join forces in

classroom management and cross-curricular activities

Aug. 2008 to Curtis School

Los Angeles, CA

May 2010 Lead Lower School Science Specialist (PreK-3rd grade)

Taught Pre-K to 3rd grade science, in accordance with

California State Standards. Classes were all based in an

inquiry foundation to continue to preserve the independent

mission of the school. Mentored and supervised a Teaching

Associate in science education techniques.

. Overhauled entire science program to provide in-depth, age-

appropriate, hands-on curriculum

. Integrated lower and upper school programs by providing

school wide opportunities such as Earth Day Fairs and

Halloween Laboratories

. Devised a brand new assessment rubric based on the

innovative curriculum

. Joined forces with local environmental organizations to

design native and edible gardens

. Collaborated with middle and upper school science

specialists to ensure vertical alignment

. Developed original curriculum to complement 2nd grade field

trip and align to science curriculum

Sept. 2006 to The Country School

Valley Village, CA

June 2008 Middle School Science Teacher/ Elementary Science

Specialist (3rd-8th grade)

Taught, designed, implemented and maintained the middle

school science program, including Physical, Life and Earth

science in accord with the progressive nature of the school.

. Developed new science/environmental/bonding end-of-year

camping trip for 8th graders

. Lead students on two overnight environmental field trips to

Catalina Island to attend the CIMI program

. Differentiated curriculum for each student based on

individual need

. Wrote comprehensive narratives each trimester to inform

parents of student progress

. Incorporated and taught Mel Levine's All Kinds of Minds

program to help students who came from all stages of the

learning spectrum

. Designed and assembled a new science lab based on the

unique needs of The Country School's learning environment

. Planned and lead an Earth Day program which integrated pre-

school through middle school students

Education

Current Texas Teaching Fellows, Austin, Tx

Probationary Certificate Science 4-8, August 2010

Standard Certification in Science 4-8, expected May

2011

May 2006 Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Masters of Science in Education

Major: Science and Environmental Education

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Dec 2001 Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs

Concentration-Environmental Management

Minor-Biology Major GPA: 3.5/40

University and Informal Education Experience

June 2005 to Heal the Bay/Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Santa Monica, CA

August 2006 Aquarium Educator

Taught Pre-K through adult students marine and environmental

science through hands on/minds on activities, which included

an interactive classroom and an exploratory beach component.

. Incorporated various marine organisms into classes and

guided students through animal handling techniques.

. Created and designed lab information sheets and displays

to enhance the aquarium gallery exploration experience.

. Assisted with recruitment, training and management of

education and public program volunteers.

Aug 2003 to Indiana University

Bloomington, IN

May 2005 Associate Instructor-Introduction to Scientific Inquiry

Taught undergraduate Elementary Education majors

chemistry-based science for

use in their future classrooms.

. Designed daily lesson plans

. Assisted students and answered questions during laboratory work.

Jan 2002 to Brookfield Zoo/The Chicago Zoological Society

Brookfield, IL

Aug 2003 Education Department/ Roving Naturalist Program

Senior Roving Naturalist May 2003 to August

2003

Assisted Lead Naturalist in supervising, training and

scheduling Roving

Naturalists.

. Presented daily Elephant Training Sessions and Penguin

Feedings.

. Delivered a wide scope of Roving Naturalist

presentations and activities as in previous years.

Roving Naturalist June 2002 to Sept 2002

Educated, assisted and interacted with children and adults on

a daily basis about various program animals, environmental

issues, the Butterfly exhibit, Salt Creek Wilderness, and