Allison Salisbury Benfatta
Waterville, ME 04901
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PROFESSIONAL GOALS
I am High School Science Teacher who has recently relocated to the Central Maine area. I am seeking a career opportunity that will allow me to utilize my educational background, experiences and passion for helping others. As an Anatomy Teacher, I have gained substantial knowledge and interest in medical field and I am excited about a potential career in which I can utilize my capabilities. I am happy to update my phlebotomy certification or participate in any training required.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1999: State of Maine
Teacher Certification in Biology and Chemistry for grades 7 -12
1986: State of Florida
Teacher certification in Biology and Chemistry for grades 7-12
1984: James Haley VA Hospital
Certification for Phlebotomy
1978-1983: University Of South Florida
BS Biology graduated in 1983 with a 3.3
BA Science Education in 1986 with a 4.0
1977-1978: University of Southern Maine
General studies
1977: Cape Elizabeth High School
Graduated with honors
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2011: Skowhegan High school MSAD #54
Summer School science teacher
Educational Tech and note taker for a hearing impaired student
Professional Tutor for a homebound student
2010- 2011: Winslow Jr High
Substitute teacher in all subjects (on call)
Professional tutor for MSAD #54
1999-2010: South Portland High School
Classroom teacher for CP Biology, Marine Biology (for 2 years)
Anatomy and Physiology (both honors and CP) and Earth Science
Responsibilities included:
Instruction of all subjects according to curriculum guidelines and the mandated learning outcomes.
Maintain certification by way of classes including the most recent courses in:
-Genomics, Genetics and Genetics (grad credit)
-Stemming the Gap of student misconceptions,
-Technology and Integration into the classroom
-Layered Teaching
2009-2010: Drop Out Prevention Committee Member
2007-2010: English Language Learners Biology Teacher
Worked directly with the ELL teachers for the past three years to teach and modify the Biology curriculum for our English Language Learner population.
2006-2010: South Portland High School Dance Team Advisor
2005-2009: Home Base Committee Member
1986-1999: Brandon High School, Brandon, FL
Classroom teacher for CP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Earth
Science
Responsibilities included:
Instruction in Biology, Anatomy and Earth Science in grades 10 -12
Writer for Biotechnology Curriculum
Pioneered Biotech Program for 10th grade science
1984-1986: James Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL
Phlebotomist in the Outpatient Lab
Weekend Phlebotomy Coordinator
Responsibilities included:
Obtaining blood samples from the admitted patients.
Organizing samples and delivering them to the lab.
Phlebotomist for the Outpatient Lab
CONTACTS/REFERENCES
Dorothy Small, Technology Integration Specialist
Skowhegan High school, 207-***-****
Susan Richman, Science Department Chair: 207-***-****
South Portland High School, Maine
Peter Small, Science Department Chair: 207-***-****
South Portland High School, Maine
Robyn Fink, Chemistry Teacher: 207-***-****
South Portland High School, Maine