Energetic educator seeking a high school Biology or middle school Science teaching opportunity
HIGH TEST SCORES
Empowered 98% of my students to pass the Biology EOC exam in 2016
CREATIVE CURRICULUM
Created and implemented an innovative and hands-on “Science of Being a Girl” curriculum
INSPIRING STUDENTS
I enjoy creating a safe learning environment that inspires students to develop their own voice and discover their passions
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
I achieve successful classroom management through mutual respect and empathy-filled relationships with students
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
I enjoy building synergistic relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration, and the community
HIGH ENERGY
I naturally bring joyful enthusiasm to the classroom to promote an active and collaborative learning environment
AUG 2016 — Present
Metroplex Area Science Supervisors
Dalllas-Ft.Worth
Active Member
Active Member of MASS
MASS (Metroxplex Area Science Supervisors) consists of science coordinators, science instructional specialists, and curriculum directors from the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. Members gather monthly to discuss the state of science education and solve problems facing districts in DFW.
Accomplishments
AUG 2013 — Present
Village Tech Schools
Cedar Hill, TX
Curriculum Coordinator
Biology Teacher
Chemistry Teacher
Psychology Teacher
MS Science Teacher
Team Lead
Covey "7 Habits" Trainer
Cheerleading Coach
Experience at Village Tech
Village Tech is a public charter school located in Cedar Hill, TX (just southwest of Dallas). The mission of Village Tech is to forge students that are character driven and community focused.
Secondary Science Curriculum Coordinator | 8/2016 - Present
11th Grade Chemistry Teacher | 8/2016 - Present
9th Grade Psychology Teacher | 8/2015 – Present
9th Grade Biology Teacher | 8/2015 – Present
Certified Stephen Covey "7 Habits" Trainer | 8/2014 – Present
9th Grade Interdisciplinary Team Lead | 8/2015 – 6/2016
Middle School Cheerleading Coach | 8/2014 – 6/2015
8th Grade Science Teacher | 8/2013 – 6/2015
JAN 2013 — JUN 2013
Lucyle Collins Middle School
Lake Worth ISD | Ft. Worth, TX
8th Grade Science Student Intern
AUG 2012 — DEC 2012
George Dawson Middle School
Carroll ISD | South Lake, TX
7th Grade Science Long-Term Substitute
AUG 2011 — DEC 2011
Bearden Middle School
Knoxville, TN
6th Grade Science Student Intern
2010 — 2011
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
2013 — Present
Tarleton State University
Ft. Worth, TX
Graduate Coursework in Curriculum & Instruction
I have completed 75% of the coursework for a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
I started coursework at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and I have continued this work at Tarleton State University in Ft. Worth.
2005 — 2010
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Bachelors of Science in Biology
Minor in Education
I attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where I earned a B.S. in Biology and a Minor in Education.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss any opportunities. You can email at dmbarbaro5@gmail.com or click the button below and leave your contact info. I look forward to contacting you as soon as possible!
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