Ms. C's Science Classes!

Resume - Catherine E. Cullicott

PO Box 1445

Dulce, New Mexico 87528

970-***-****

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Licenses and Endorsements

Colorado Professional Teacher License, Endorsement Secondary Science. Expires April 5, 2015

New Mexico Level Three-A Instructional Leader, 7-12 Secondary License with Endorsement in TESOL, Science, and Mathematics. Expires June 30, 2019

Education

2000-2006 Fort Lewis College, University of Phoenix, Colorado School of Mines

Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement Coursework

Colorado State Licensing Test (PLACE) passed Spring 2006

2002 Fort Lewis College, Colorado Secondary Teaching License in Science

1985-2001 Princeton University, University of Washington, and Fort Lewis College

Math classes taken towards Highly Qualified in Math standing

Colorado State Licensing Test (PLACE) passed Spring 2001

1996 University of Washington, Master of Science in Geology

1989 Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts in Geology, cum laude

Secondary Level Teaching Experience

2010-Present Dulce High School, Dulce, NM Science Teacher, 9th-12th Grade. Teach 11th and 12th Grade Physics, 10th-12th Grade Geology, 9th Grade Physical Science, 9th-12th Grade Environmental Science, 10th Grade Biology. Sophomore class sponsor, Junior class Advisor and Sponsor. Teach Aikido in Community Education program.

2009-2010 Animas High School, Durango, CO 9th Grade Teacher, Algebra I and Physics. Teach integrated Physics and Algebra course. Teach Primitive Skills and Aikido in elective classes. 9th grade Advisor.

2007-2009 Sandia Preparatory School, Albuquerque, NM 10th and 7th Grade Teacher, Math and Science. Teach Geometry, Life Science, and Pre-Algebra. Teacher and leader in Outdoor Leadership Program (Association for Experiential Education certified High School and Middle School program). Teach 9th-12th grade Outdoor Skills classes and lead 6th-12th graders on variety of outdoor trips. 7th grade Advisor. 7th Grade Girl's Volleyball Coach. Co-organizer of school’s Blood Drive.

2002-2006 Mancos Middle School, Mancos, CO 6th-8th Grade Teacher, Science and Electives. Teach 7th Grade Earth Science, 8th Grade Physical Science, 7th Grade Life Science, 6th–8th Grade Ecology, 8th Grade Science Literacy, 6th-8th Grade Outdoor Education in core and elective classes. Co-coordinator of school’s Science Fair. Head Middle School Girl's Volleyball Coach.

2006 Upward Bound, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO Science Teacher, Upward Bound Summer Academy. Develop and teach general science curriculum to rising 10th-12th grade students. Included geology, chemistry, physics.

2001-2002 Teacher Education Department, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO Student Teacher, Math and Science, Partnership Program. 8th Grade Earth Science, 8th Grade pre-Algebra, 10th-12th Grade Math III, 9th Grade Introduction to Physical Science, 11th-12th Grade Physics. Work from existing curricula and develop own approaches. Observed and substituted for teachers at several area schools.

Other Teaching Experience

2011-Present Aikido of Dulce, Dulce, NM. Chief Instructor for community martial arts classes (adults and teens) through adult educaiton program at Dulce High School. Develop curriculum, plan and teach classes and seminars, conduct promotional testing.

1999-2010 Kokikai Aikido of Durango, Durango, CO. Chief Instructor for community martial arts classes (adults and teens) in Durango and Mancos, Colorado. Develop curriculum, plan and teach classes and seminars, conduct promotional testing.

1995-1998 Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ Associate Faculty, Geology and Mathematics. Classroom and field teacher for Physical Geology, Geology of the Grand Canyon, Geology of Northern Arizona. Curriculum design and review, course development, textbook selection. Research and reconnaissance of field trip sites, development of field trip materials, trip leader. Classroom teacher for Beginning Algebra and Intermediate Algebra. Instructional specialist for science and math, Learning Enhancement Center (one-on-one learning assistance, for astronomy, biology, chemistry, geography, geology, physics, math ranging from arithmetic review to calculus III).

1996-1997 Educational Systems Programming, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Instructional Specialist for distance education. Content expert and studio support staff member for nationally televised Geology class. Coordinated development of Internet/CD-ROM-delivered course, worked on curriculum design (using national science benchmarks and standards), content, and multimedia aspects of the project, plus designed and produced web site. Taught several classes on TV. Supported program instructor: compilation, analysis, and presentation of data, created a database to track interactions, wrote scripts, letters, text for CD-ROM.

1996 Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, AZ Tour Guide, Public Programs. Conducted tours of the observatory grounds, talking about the history of the observatory, important astronomical discoveries made there, currently conducted astronomical research. Evening lectures on the night sky and basic astronomy. Operated the observatory's historic 100-year-old telescope as well as modern equipment and solar telescopes.

1993-1995 Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA Associate Faculty, Geology. Classroom and field teacher for Physical Geology. Curriculum design and review, textbook selection. Research and reconnaissance of field trip sites, development of field trip materials, trip leader.

1991-1995 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Geological Sciences. Laboratory instructor for Physical Geology, Petrology, Geochemistry. Field teaching assistant for departmental summer field course in 1993. Program Coordinator/Administrator for the Volcano Systems Center, a multi-departmental research group, Spring 1994.

Other Education and Certifications

2011 Wilderness Medicine Training Center, Wilderness First Responder, expires April 2014. Adult and Child CPR and AED training, expires April 2013.

2005 Bioregional Outdoor Education Project, Four Corners School of Outdoor Education, Monticello, Utah,Certified Outdoor Educator (Training included mentoring other teachers in place-based teaching methods.)

2004 Kokikai Aikido (a Japanese Martial Art) Third Degree Blackbelt

References

Ms. Nancy Goodell

Department Chair, Mathematics

Dulce High School

PO Box 547

Dulce, NM 87528

575-***-**** (w)

970-***-**** (personal cell)

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Mrs. Rita Jensen

Department Chair, Science

Dulce High School

PO Box 547

Dulce, NM 87528

575-***-**** (w)

970-***-**** (personal cell)

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Ms. Abigail Simons

Math Teacher

Dulce High School

PO Box 547

Dulce, NM 87528

575-***-**** (w)

267-***-**** (personal cell)

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Selected Other Professional Experience

1999-2007 Ecos Consulting, Durango, CO Consulting Geologist/Research Assistant. Analyze geologic data regarding oil and gas resources, production, and development issues, and write reports. Assist vice president with research projects and administrative tasks.

2001 Department of Geological Sciences, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO Supervising Geologist, EdMap Summer Project. Supervise college geology majors in large scale geologic mapping project in the Electra Lake Quadrangle north of Durango. Coordinate mapping teams, plan project progress, lead compiling efforts, contact landowners, liason with project chief.

1998-1999 Plateau Environmental Services, Durango, CO Environmental Geologist. Perform Environmental Site Assessments and Geological Hazards Assessments, install monitor wells, sample soil and water, analyze data, develop figures and write reports for clients and the Colorado Oil Inspection Station, assist project manager with groundwater investigations. Research into Federal, state, local, and OSHA standards for various industrial processes.

1988-1994 Aurtex, Inc., Ketchum, ID, Dillon, MT, Beaver, UT, Ely, NV Geologist, evaluation of mining prospects and exploration. Geologic mapping and sampling, soil mapping and sampling, water and sediment sampling, underground mapping and sampling, drill core logging, road planning, various types of surveying, reclamation and replanting of disturbed areas. Digitized sample locations, wrote computer programs to reduce and present the data, drafted maps, worked on final reports and presentations. Managed company accounts for five summer field seasons.

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