Resume/Curriculum Vitae for Mrs. Hammond
EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Albion College Graduate: Michigan State
Albion, MI East Lansing, MI
Bachelors in Biology, 1990 Masters in Natural Science/Biology, 2000
Individualized Major “Public Health” Div. Science and Mathematics Education
Provisional Teaching Certificate, 1990 Educational Technology Masters, 2003
Biology/German Technology-Aided Teaching
Thesis topic: Recombinent DNA Thesis topic: Effective Science Instruction
EMPLOYMENT
Science Instructor, Pennfield High School (2003-Present) Responsibilites Include: Teaching Biology, Computer Applications 1 and 2, German 2, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Creating, Implementing, and Teaching Science Curriculum for Middle School and High School; Aligning curriculum to State Standards; Creating and Implementing Career Preparation Initiatives for Middle School and High School; Establishing Student Course Guidelines for Administration and Students in alignment with Michigan Career Pathways; Coordinating Student Scholarships and College Visits.
Interim Director, Ferguson Center for Technology-Aided Teaching, Albion College, Albion, MI (2001-2002) One Year Appointment. Responsibilities included: Creating awareness of how existing and emerging technologies can influence learning and integrating technology and constructivist pedagogy within education courses; teaching field-placement based education courses; working with faculty members across liberal arts discipline; contributing to Albion College’s State Review as an instructor and administrator; Representing Albion College in COATT (www.coatt.org), and evaluating digital portfolios, and participating in the GLCA collaborative among education departments.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Assistant, Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI (1995) Graduate Internship and County Career Placement Award. Responsibilities included: Calibrating and running assays on HPLCs; Comparing and contrasting statistics generated from assays for product research.
Laboratory Assistant, Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI (1985-1990) Internships and Seasonal Employment. Responsibilities included: Calibrating and running assays on HPLCs; Comparing and contrasting statistics generated from assays for quality control.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Assistant to the President, Albion College, Albion, MI (1998-1999) Full-time Staff. Responsibilities included: Overseeing projects of the President; Managing office activities related to students, staff, faculty, alumni, trustees, and community relations with the President. Representing Albion College at such functions as GLCA meetings.
Community Corrections Manager, Calhoun County, Marshall, MI (1992-1995) . Full-time Staff, Grant-funded. Responsibilities included: Direct and manage all aspects of alternative placement programs, including: Grant writing for funding of programs; monthly and weekly reporting; annual reports and grant request; fiscal year budgeting; conference coordinating; establishing policy and procedures; interagency communication; media relations; statistical analysis; computer programming; personnel services.
COURSES TAUGHT AT ALBION COLLEGE
Education 359 “Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection into the Pedagogy of the Sciences” 1 credit Develops the conceptual tools necessary for future secondary teachers of science and/or mathematics to teach in multiple contexts. Develops dispositions and skills that promote a learning community committed to multiculturalism, equity and social justice. The theory- practice connection is stressed so that thoughtful lesson plans and a course design are crafted. Collaborative team field experiences are integrated into the course.
Education 230 “Science Pedagogy: Developing Effective Schools and Effective Instruction” 1 credit Concentrates on linking theory and practice within college and elementary classrooms. Education course concepts are integrated with science core concepts as an example of effective instruction and curriculum building in elementary classrooms. Field Placement Lab included.
Education 412 “Directed Study” 1/2 or 1 credit Focus on Technology and Curriculum Integration through “Teach for Tomorrow” and creating framework for digital portfolios.
HONORS AND AWARDS
· FDC Large Grant Award, Albion College, 2001, Continuing Studies and Certification in Choice
Theory/Reality Therapy (CTRT)/Lead Management
· Education Award, Battle Creek Community Foundation, 1998, Cultural Study of Quebec
· Excellence in Education Awards, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 1985, Student Recipient; 1992, Award for NASA Space Camp for Teachers; 1993, Recognized as Outstanding Educator; 1997, Award for Teaching; 2000, Administrator Award
· Adult Education Master Teacher Award, 1994
· MAEPIP Selected Participant and Presenter, 1994 and 1995
· NSTA Science Award for Graduate Studies, MSU, 1992, Biological Sciences
· Truman Scholarship National Alternate, 1986/87
· Century III Leader, 1985
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
AAUW member (http://www.aauw.org/)
MACUL member (www.macul.org)
MiCTA member (www.micta.org)
NSTA member (http://www.nsta.org/)
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy/Lead Management
Advanced Intensive Week Graduate, 2001
Certified, August 2002
Teach for Tomorrow Certified Facilitator, 2001
Certified Distance Learning Instructor, 2000