Eric Jackson

978-***-**** adpj0v@r.postjobfree.com Dracut, MA www.linkedin.com/in/eric-adrian-jackson/

Learning Specialist

I am seeking a Learning Specialist position that will allow me to utilize my experience developing and designing STEM-based learning modules in a collaborative environment within state-based standards. My 19 years of experience allows me to model this technique across differentiated and culturally responsive situations to provide equitable outcomes.

Demonstrated strengths include:

Planning/Project Management Skill Evaluation Problem Solving/Crisis Intervention Group Teaching/Training eLearning/Training Curriculum Development Diversity and Inclusion Research Fundraising Community Outreach Articulate Design skills ISD-based development Iterative Design Experience Google Suite Expert Experienced LMS user Fostering Collaboration

Professional Experience

Dracut High School, Dracut, MA 2002 - 2021

Science Educator (2002-2021)

Managed a student focused, laboratory-based STEM classroom across a range of subjects and levels for 100+ students. Subjects included A.P. Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Environmental Biology, Algebra, Physical Science, and Chemistry.

Integral part of handpicked team to craft Dracut High School’s Freshman Academy which reduced dropout rates and increased academic performance.

School Safety Team, multi-level crisis intervention team creating safety protocols school wide.

On-line web based blended e-learning design, experienced LMS administrator, Google Suite expert

SEI certified.

Dual Enrollment Teacher @ Middlesex Community College (2018 – 2020)

Negotiated dual enrolment status for Dracut High School Anatomy and Physiology and A.P. Biology classes for credit at Middlesex Community College and was the teacher of record for these classes through both schools.

Utilized LMS Blackboard for communication, grades, and assignments.

Staff Mentor (2010-2021)

Onboarding assistance and training for new science teachers.

Completed most recent iteration of the districts mentor training program.

Subject matter expert (Biology) and general coursework consultant

Curriculum Developer (2019-2020)

Revamped the curriculum delivery for A.P. Biology and the curriculum for Physical Science and Anatomy and Physiology used by all 750+ Dracut High School students using a multi-pedagogical approach.

Collaborated with other faculty members to provide spiraling opportunities for 9th grade Biology.

Worked with Mass Insight Education to determine, schedule and run biotechnology-based labs.

Formalized curriculum changes in schools Atlas database.

Area Coordinator, JETS competition (2015-2017)

Led team that competed in JETS competition involving real world engineering problems they researched throughout the year then presented for judging.

Scheduled events, distributed competition information to over 15 area schools, and recruited judges.

Fundraising for costs and prizes

Remote Learning Academy, Dracut, MA 2020

Curriculum Developer

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, charged to lead curriculum development for a remote learning academy within the Dracut, MA school district. Provided leadership to steer the direction of how the Dracut schools would manage a combined in-person and remote learning environment, while working within a very tight timeline to begin full remote capabilities by fall 2020.

Evaluated Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Edgenuity) and educational materials available and both educator and student interfaces.

Worked with a team to determine which classes of those available in the chosen delivery tool (Edgenuity) would be available during the pandemic.

Mass Insight Education, Boston, MA 2018 - 2019

Area Coordinator

Coordinated with a non-profit designed to promote STEM education. Scheduled & managed qualified educators for Saturday sessions for A.P. classes in STEM fields. Managed teachers & students across districts to aid in increasing A.P. test scores.

Museum of Science, Boston, MA 2016

Teacher in Residence

Collaborated on museum projects and participated in weekly seminars with peers. Performed independent research. Designed Yawkey Gallery installation environmental curriculum for K-12 levels of students within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

National Science Foundation, Boston, MA 2015

Research Associate

NSF grant funded project at Boston University. Developed physical science curriculum “Nanoscale!” for the NSF for use by high school students. Performed independent research “Greening Nanoparticle Synthesis by Co-Production of Renewable Biofuels” with Dr. Stephanie Goldfarb and presented the findings at Boston University.

Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA 2014

Adjunct Professor

Taught accelerated Introduction to Biology course. Utilized Blackboard LMS.

Town of Littleton, Littleton, MA 2005 - 2011

Science and Nature Specialist

Curriculum design, instruction, budget management for a K-5 program exploring biology, physics, chemistry, and the scientific method.

Other Relevant Experience

Moses Greeley Parker Library, Dracut, MA 2006 - 2021

Trustee (2012-2021)

Worked with Library staff to create and expand services for the Dracut community via negotiations with local government, Merrimack Library System and State agencies.

Chair, Board of Trustees (2016-2017)

Oversight of Director and library staff including financial approval of expenditures such as payroll, state budget approval and public oversight meetings.

Epsilon, Burlington, MA, Database Manager 2000 - 2002

Trained peers in proprietary database system while managing several non-profit clients

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, Credentialing Office Assistant 1998 – 2000

Managed SAS database while corresponding with various internal departments and state/federal credentialing agencies

Education

Master of Science, Biology, University of St Joseph’s, West Hartford, CT

Certificate in Emerging Disease, University of St Joseph’s, West Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience, Drew University, Madison, NJ

Certifications, Llicenses, and Pprofessional Aassociations

Advanced Placement Biology Certification

Canvas Certification through Mass Insight

Sheltered English Immersion Certification

Crisis Intervention Training from the Crisis Prevention Institute

Dracut Teachers Association Building Representative and New Member Liaison

National Science Teachers Association

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