Laurel Bingman

Experience

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  YES Prep Public Schools

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

  High School Science Teacher

  Science Teacher for YP Northbrook High School (Jul. 2015- Jun. 2019) • Planned and facilitated original project-based (PBL) science lessons to 9th-12th grade students• Designed and implemented inquiry-based research methods course curriculum• Facilitated & participated in restorative justice circles & pedagogyDistrict Science Fair Coordinator (Aug. 2016- Jun. 2019) • Planned and executed YES Prep’s second, third, and fourth annual district science fairs, increasing participation from 4 students to 52 students in 3 years.• Mentored both student-leaders and teachers in supporting students with science fair• Six of our students earned Regional science fair awards for their work, which included internships and scholarships for students to continue growing and moving towards their goals in science.Summer Opportunities Coordinator for YP Northbrook HS (Aug. 2016- Jun. 2017) • Identified and cooperated with a variety of local and international programs which afforded over 30 students the opportunity to explore their academic and career interests over the summer• Engaged in conversations with parents in both English and Spanish describing the importance as well as the challenges of the various summer programs Show less

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  Children's Museum Houston

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Science Guide

  • Facilitated science lessons via explaining museum components as well as conducting demonstrations for both adult and elementary school-aged child museum guests.• Communicated verbally and visually with students of all ages and English language proficiencies

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  Teton Science Schools

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Planned and executed learning excursions into the National Park for 4th through 12th graders• Organized meetings and community building for new group of 15 instructors • Designed and facilitated project-based and place-based lessons for middle and high school• Built community and guided learning in both physical and digital settings • Designed and facilitated place-based education lessons for 1st through 4th grade students• Collaborated with a team of fellow educators to decide content and structure of camp

  • Long Term Substitute Teacher- Music (K-8)

    Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Field Education Lead Instructor

    Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Middle School Spanish Teacher

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Field Education Summer Instructor

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Jackson Hole Children's Museum

  Jul 2023 - now

  Community Programs Coordinator