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Kelly Towle
Resume Title: Kelly Towle
Target Organization(s): CES School
Target State(s): Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont
Target Job(s): Teacher
Target Grade Level(s): Middle
Target Subject(s): Environment, Science
Education & Work Experience:
CLASSROOM TEACHING EXPERIENCE
8th Grade Teacher, Charlestown Middle School, Charlestown, NH. August 2006-present.
◇ Engage students in Science education through techniques such as experimentation, observation, games, writing and drawing.
◇ Create and deliver inquiry-based Science curriculum spanning Genetics, Evolution, Chemistry and Earth Science.
◇ Design and teach Social Studies classes based on US History and civics.
◇ Co-lead Outing Club for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Trips include hiking, canoeing and indoor rock climbing.
Student Teacher, Charlestown Middle School, Charlestown, NH. January 2006-June 2006.
◇ Plan and instruct 8-week curriculum on Environmental Science.
◇ Teach Math using “Connected Math Program” from University of Michigan.
Student Assistant, Antioch New England Institute, Keene, NH. May-July 2005.
◇ Develop workshop for teachers on place-based education and community building.
◇ Facilitate team building activities, create ways to incorporate academic content into these activities.
◇ Assist middle and high school teachers in developing curriculum utilizing local resources such as historical societies and state parks.
Substitute Teacher, Scarborough, South Portland, and Saco, ME. January-March 2004.
◇ Substitute teach in all subjects, grades K-8.
Student Director, Auburn Middle School Civil Rights Team, Auburn, ME. January-May 2002.
◇ Lead discussions on topics such as racism and bullying with 7th and 8th grade students.
◇ Assist students in presenting these topics to younger students through interactive skits.
Teacher’s Assistant, Buckfield, ME. September-December 2001.
◇ Support 7th grade science teacher in lessons and field trips.
NON-FORMAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Naturalist, Ferry Beach Ecology School, Saco, ME. Spring 2004, Fall 2003 and Spring 2003.
◇ Teach ecology education classes to 1st-8th graders (courses include Coastal Watersheds and Forest Ecology).
◇ Create and carry out hands-on curriculum about ecosystems, their inhabitants and the connections to students’ lives.
Wilderness Trip Coordinator and Counselor, Farm and Wilderness Foundation, Plymouth, VT. Summers 2003, 2002, and 2001.
◇ Guide multi-day backpacking, canoeing and rock climbing trips for 11-14 year olds.
◇ Plan routes and food rations for wilderness trips.
◇ Lead in-camp activities and evening programs.
Outdoor Education Intern, Farm and Wilderness Foundation, Plymouth, VT. Fall 2002.
◇ Develop and facilitate team building, environmental and farm curriculum for middle- school students.
EDUCATION
Maine Teacher Certification, Life Science (7-12), #396976
New Hampshire Teacher Certification, Biology Education (7-12), #86128
Antioch New England Graduate School, 2004-2006. Keene, NH.
M.S. in Environmental Studies
Bates College, 2000-2002. Lewiston ME.
B.A. in Biology, Magna cum laude
Reed College, 1997-1999. Portland, OR.
General studies
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