DAVID BOYD SOMERVILLE
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Professional Profile
Over twenty years of experiences in teaching, training, teacher training, curriculum development (especially in the science areas), grant writing.
Teaching: Biology, Physics, Aerospace Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Microsoft Office Components.
Word Processing and Publishing
Spread Sheets
Data Bases
Power Point and Video Making(DVD)
Newsletters and Newspaper Pub. Video Production
Supervision & Management
Conflict Resolution Skills
Fund Raising
Public Speaking
Writing and Research Skills
Professional Experience
Peace Corps-Jamaica, Washington,DC]
Currently Part of the Response Team
Professional Educator and Curriculum Specialist
Achievements:
'Science Gateway to Literacy' Program
AIDS Education
Learning Patoise
Responsibilities:
Introduce SGL Program to Teachers in Workshops
Develop SGL Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Teach Demonstration Lessons
Monitor Teacher/Student Progress
DDEnglish First, [Guangzhou, People's Republic of China]
2008-2009
Education Specialist
Achievements:
Star Teacher Award
Developed Modified TESOL Program (UK-US Versions)
Developed and Taught Science English, Business English
Responsibilities:
Teach College Students Science and Business English
Teach Medical and Engineering Professionals Appropriate Courses In Their Professional 'Vernacular'
Regularly Monitored Student Progress/ Course Effectiveness
Trained Teachers In Education Workshops
Tri-City College Prep High School, [Prescott, AZ]
[June, 1999-June 2007]
Science Master Teacher
Achievements:
Teacher of the Year Award
Honor Roll of Outstanding American Teachers
Spirit of Enviro-thon Award
Responsibilities:
Developed Curriculum: Biology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Aerospace Science
Teaching of Biology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Aerospace Science
* Advisor: North Central AZ. Maths & Science Consortium
Advisor: Science Club, Leo Club, Student Medical Practitioners Club, Civil Air Patrol Unit
Coach: Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, Rowing (Crew)
* CPR Instructor
Education
Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WVA (B.A.-Ed.)
Flinders University, Bedford Park,SA (M.Ed.)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA (GCSSE-B)
Riverina College TAFE (GCEL)
SUNY-Brockhurst, NY. (Meteorology Education Certificate)
Post Graduate Work: Dissertation on "The Effects of the Magnetosphere On Animal Migration". MIT: Learning Creative Learning: community of educators, designers, researchers who shape projects, discussions and mutual learning experiences. ED Camp: free 'unconference' built on principles of connected and participatory learning for all educators.
Additional: Military-US Army Medical Service (Pharmacy) Veteran
Cognitive Thinking/Action Research Training
References
References are available upon request and will considered whenever my application is being seriously considered. I am able to supply professional references from Australia as well as The United States of America as well as names of the professional organizations to which I belong.
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