Mathematics/Science teacher

Location:

Ozona, FL, 34660

Salary:

negotiable

Posted:

February 22, 2011

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Linda M. Peterson, Ed.D.

P.O. Box **** (*** Ridge Road)

Ozona, FL 34660-6803

Home Phone 727-***-****

Cell Phone 727-***-****

*********@***.***

Objectives

As an educator, I wish to create strategies in the use of technology as a tool, to enhance the learner’s experience, through real-life experiences, in the formulation of authentic problem-solving techniques. A constructivist technology-rich environment is essential for the use and success in the integration of technology within the classroom, for the development of new pedagogical models.

Qualifications

State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate (#602567, expires 2015) in Biology and Math (grades 6-12)

State of Indiana Professional Educator’s Certificate (#1075764, expires 2020) in Biology and Math (grades 5-12)

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (Microbiology, Virology)

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (certified since 1978)

Education

2001-2005, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University (Instructional Technology and Distance Education)

1976-1982, M.S., Indiana University (Secondary Education and Biological Sciences)

1969-1972, B.A., California Lutheran University (Biological Sciences)

1966-1969, A.A., Moorpark College (Biological Sciences)

Experience

2002-2010, Mathematics teacher and Director of Instructional Technology, Westlake Christian School

Director of Instructional Technology for the entire community of the school, this includes meeting the standards according to the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS): administration, faculty, staff, parent, and students. The integration of technology has been the ultimate goal in lifelong learning; the process encompasses planning, budgeting, training, assisting, supporting, and assessing every member of the community.

1988-2002, Technology Coordinator and Science Chair, The Canterbury School of Florida

Science and mathematics teacher which includes teaching Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science AP and dual credit classes), and Algebra I and II. Developed a computerized laboratory for the middle and upper school. I was the chair of the technology committee pre-K through 12 to integrate technology in the classroom. I developed a middle school computer skills curriculum and had the eighth graders making one-minute digital videos I worked with the elementary teachers and students using QuickTime, PowerPoint and other programs.

1984-1988, Microbiologist, University General Hospital

Part time Microbiologist while adjunct professor

1985-1987, Adjunct Instructor, St. Petersburg College, Florida

Taught Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, General Biology

1982-1983, Microbiologist/Virologist, All Children’s Hospital, Florida

Established virology laboratory and assisted with microbiology

1976-1982, Microbiologist/Virologist, St. Joseph Hospital, Indiana

Established virology laboratory worked in microbiology and serology training

Medical Technology students

References

Mrs. Marla Lee (Director of Learning Services, former Lead teacher Westlake Christian School))

Darlington School