science educator
Resume:
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Adrienne Colangelo
Certifications
Standard New Jersey Teaching Certification- Biology Standard New Jersey Certification-Reading Specialization
Professional experience
September 2018 – November 2020 Thompson Middle School Middletown Township School District Middletown, NJ
Science
Create and implement lessons and meaningful activities for students on topics within Life Science, Chemistry and Physical Science
Career Explorations
Created and facilitated “Self-Inventory” analysis tool with ten categories to measure abilities and interests. Calculated the “Self-Inventory” tool to develop Continuing Education Plans for 350 students
Created and facilitated “Career Field Survey” to quantify potential career opportunities that best match their “Self-Inventory”
Develop activities for calculating pre and post potential income and expense reports to connect income and career responsibilities with lifestyle choices
Business and Personal Finance
Created guidelines in accordance with the 50/30/20 Rules of Capital Budgeting to manage personal budgets
Compare and contrast various financial products including: savings accounts, checking accounts and credit cards
Created strategies to launch a success personal business including starting budgets, public needs/interests, and marketing research
Study Skills
Utilize best research practices
Effectively use Google products available in the school setting
Create and maintain both short term and long-term calendars of responsibilities
Effective note taking on reading passages including highlighting, Cornell notes and bullet journaling
Coding and Robotics
Introduced students to java, python and javascript
Created advanced work and projects for those already proficient in coding
Created exploration modules for students to initiate their own advancement in coding ozobots
September 2017 – June 2018 New Brunswick Charter School New Brunswick, NJ
Science
Create and implement effective lessons and meaningful activities within Life Science and Chemistry studies for students with a range of abilities, aptitudes, ages as well as a population of ELL students
January 201 – May 2017 (maternity replacement) Middletown High School South Middletown Township School District Middletown, NJ
Science
Create and implement lessons with meaningful activities and laboratory exercises in Environmental Science and Fundamentals of Science for high school students of various aptitudes, ages, and abilities.
Prepare detailed and interactive lessons utilizing “Block schedule” periods of instruction
October 2015 – June 2016 Atlantic County Alternative High School Atlantic County Vocational School District Mays Landing, NJ
Science
Create and implement lessons utilizing meaningful activities and laboratory exercises in Biology, Earth, and Life Sciences for high school students with behavioral and learning disabilities in an alternate school setting.
Prepare detailed and interactive lessons utilizing “Block schedule” periods of instruction
September 2000 – June 2011 Middletown High School South Middletown School District Middletown, NJ
Biology Teacher/Science Department Coordinator
Create and implement lessons utilizing meaningful activities and laboratory exercises in Action Biology, a discovery curriculum for low level students
Create and implement lessons utilizing meaningful activities and laboratory exercises in Human Anatomy and Physiology, an intensive course for juniors and seniors
Create and implement lessons utilizing meaningful activities and laboratory exercises in Marine Ecology, an overview to aquatic ecosystems
Create and implement lessons utilizing meaningful activities and laboratory exercises in Energy Ecology, exploration of various energy sources
Create and implement lessons utilizing meaningful activities and laboratory exercises within four levels: General, College Prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement Biology with attached laboratory periods.
Collaborated on a selected committee from state of NJ of teachers and administrators to create, review and edit test items for a standardized science state test
September 1999 – December 1999 Scranton High School Scranton School District Scranton, PA
Student Teacher
Experience in classroom instruction, daily lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, and classroom management techniques
Mentor for students of SHS participating in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competitions
Additional professional activities
Experience in classroom instruction, daily lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, and classroom management techniques
Two years of tutoring a high school student using the Wilson reading Program to strengthen literacy skills. Student improved reading level by 4 grade levels.
Reviewed and edited test questions for NJ State Department of Education Biological Science Exam
Advisor for the Environmental Awareness Club
Varsity cheering coach for football and basketball
Junior Class Advisor
Developed and wrote new curriculum for: an Integrated Chemistry and Biology Class, General Biology and Environmental Science
Member of the Faculty Planning Committee
National Honor Society Selection Committee Member
Middle States Steering Committee Member
Strategic Planning Committee Member
Credit Restoration Committee
Education
1999 University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science Secondary Education/ Biology
Minor in Philosophy
SJLA Honors Program
Dean’s List
Major GPA 3.63
2010 Kean University, Union, NJ
Master of Reading Specialization
Completed Research Thesis Requirement
Retained offer to publish Thesis paper in Educational Journal
Master’s work included diagnosing specific literacy disabilities and creating and implementing an intervention program for various school age children.
Major GPA 3.92
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