MICHELE B. BLOOMQUIST

**** ******* ***** ad34nc@r.postjobfree.com (cell) 470-***-****

Riverdale, Georgia 30296 (home) 770-***-****

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Georgia-Certified T5 in Biology with Gifted & ESOL endorsements through 2026

Master’s in Teaching of Science (M.A.T. 3.2 GPA), Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA 2009 - 2011

Bachelors of Science in Biology (B.S.) with emphasis Microbiology from West Texas A&M State University Canyon, Texas 1976 (GPA 3.85); Grad work: Microbiology/ Biochemistry 1978-1979

Texas Tech Graduate School in School of Medicine 1979 (3.85 GPA)

University of Texas Biology Graduate School 1980

Washington University in St. Louis Undergraduate candidate English Literature (GPA: 3.8) EXPERIENCE

Summary: 10 Years Science Teacher in Biology & Environmental Science (Gifted, AP, Regular & ESOL) Henry County Schools, Eagle’s Landing High School, Full Time Science Teacher; 2020 - 2021

Instructed students in Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Biological Science for grades 9-12 in regular, accelerated, Gifted, and ESOL courses.

Designed lessons, delivered instruction, and evaluated student performance in virtual and in-person settings and managed student behavior in a manner that maximized learning environment.

Incorporated responsive behaviors to accommodate student’s needs and to implement differentiated teaching strategies.

Maintained regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress.

Worked collaboratively to implement course syllabi, benchmarks, activities, labs, and final exams. DeKalb County Schools, Stone Mountain High School, Full Time Science Teacher; 2011 - 2020

Taught Gifted Biology, Biology, Environmental Science (Gifted, ESOL, and Regular), & Forensics for grades 9-12, Title 1 School.

Served as Science Department Liaison to DeKalb County Schools (2017 – 2018).

Member of County Curriculum Writing Committee (2018 – 2019).

Judged DeKalb County Science Fair for two years (2015 – 2017).

Sponsored Science Olympiad Team (2017 – 2018).

Mentored students in Ladies of Distinction (2015 – 2016). Mercer University, Science Center Lab Coordinator, Lithia Springs, GA; 2004 – 2009

Managed laboratory functions daily and in classrooms across multiple disciplines. HONORS

NSTA National Award Winner: New Science Teacher Academy Honoree and graduate 2013 (Amgen Corporation Sponsorship)

Recipient of Grant Awarded by DonorsChoose.Org 2019

Dean’s List Honors Scholarship, Agnes Scott

Phi Beta Kappa

SKILLS AND REFERENCES

Superior verbal and written communication skills, Proficient with: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Classroom, NWEA testing, Active Inspire, Promethean Board, Illuminate, Edmodo, Explore Learning, USA Test Prep

References (upon request): Dr. Leslie Coia, Dr. Lock Rogers, Dr. Fred Ming, Dr. Zipigani Vohkiwa

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