Curriculum Vita
Jackson, MS
[email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To teach college level classes, to be associated with an excellent institution and faculty, and to conduct research in the field of plant systematics.
EDUCATION
Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
Bachelor of Science in Education, May 1997, BSE,
Major GPA: 3.0, Overall GPA: 3.08
Master of Science in Natural Sciences, May 2000, MSNS, GPA: 3.9
RELEVANT
BIOLOGY (36 hours)
COURSES:
General Botany, General Zoology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology,Teaching the Sciences, Methods and Materials in Biological Sciences
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
(21 hours)
General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab, Survey of Organic Chemistry, The Physical World Astronomy,
GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Problems in Teaching Biology, Psychology of Learning, Field Botany, Soil Science, Vertebrate Ecomorphology, Wetland Ecology,
Historical Perspective in Education, Biological Research and Statistics, DNA Science
SKILLS
*Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
*Computer operations and 10 key machine
*Internet and webpage design
*Certified JASON Project Trainer
HONORS
Beta Beta Beta; National Biological Honor Society
Nominated for the 8th Annual Metro Outstanding Teacher Award 2002
Runner-Up Teacher of the Year; 2001-2002; Velma Jackson Magnet High School
Teacher of the Year; 1997-1998; Eastwood Junior High School
ACTIVITIES SPONSORED
*Velma Jackson Magnet High School Ecology Club 2000-2002
*Eastwood Junior High Science Fair 1998-2000
*Eastwood Junior High Science club 1998-1999
SPECIAL PROJECTS
*Falcon Herbarium; student created herbarium of various local plant specimens
containing approximately 30 plant family and 60 species.
*Velma Jackson Magnet High School Field Studies Program; involved in using various outdoor locations to use as a natural classroom; includes population studies, plant identification and collection, animal identification and collection, animal tracking, orienteering, water quality testing, and various other field skills.
*JASON Project Coordinator; integrating various aspects of the JASON Project in curriculum; 1997-2000
*Online course development; in progress; www.velmascience.cjb.net
SPECIAL TRAINING
*Advanced Space Academy for Educators; June 2002
*Space Academy for Educators; June 2001
*Mississippi NASA Space Grant Conference; March 3-4, 2002
*Mississippi Science Teachers Convention Presenter for 3 years; topics included: Teaching a Field Studies Course in High School 2002 ;Kids and Camping 2001; and Using Plants in the Classroom 2000
*JASON Project National Educator’s Conference , Milwaukee, WI
RESEARCH AREA
Plant Identification and systematics; Environmental sciences
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RESEARCH GOALS
*Have a fully integrated course with internet components, lab components, and
application to everyday situations.
*Have a diverse collections of preserved plant mounts representative of the State.
*Produce a series of papers regarding plant identification.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
*Mississippi Science Teacher Association
*Delta Science Teacher Association
*Mississippi Educators Association
*National Educator Association
PREFERRED TEACHING AREA
Botany, Field Botany, Field Studies, Ecology, Zoology
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
*Velma Jackson Magnet High School; Botany, Field Studies, Zoology, Advanced
Placement Biology, Genetics, Aquatic Science, Environmental Science,
and Geology. August 2000-present.
*Eastwood Junior High School; 7th and 8th grade Integrated Science. August 1997-
May 2000
*Graduate Assistant, Department of Biological Science, Delta State Universtiy.
June 1998-December 1999
*Burger King; Co-store Manager. October 1992-October 1996
AVAILABILITY
July 1, 2002
REFERENCES
Patricia Ashmore, Principal
Velma Jackson Magnet High School
2000 Loring Rd
Camden, MS 39045
(662)468-2531
Edith Parks, Ecology Specialist
Velma Jackson Magnet High School
2000 Loring Rd
Camden, MS 39045
(601)855-0022
Mary Newsome, Cooperating Teacher
Eastside High School
P.O. Box 353
Shaw, MS 38773
(662)754-2796
Malcolm McEwen, Supervising Teacher
Delta State University
839 Memorial Drive
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662)843-5302
Ricky Garvin, Principal
Eastwood Junior High School
715 Martin L. King Dr.
Cleveland, MS 39732
(662)843-4355
