Christine Tyler

Experience

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  Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Research Scientist

  Participated in many seismological studies, learned research methods, co-authored five scientific publications, learned the basics of seismology and geophysics including - instrumentation, computational modeling, wave properties, data processing, and seismic engineering.

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  ENGEO

  Feb 2001 - Feb 2006

  Staff Geologist

  Experience includes: managing customer relations, preparation of project proposals, technical writing, government presentations and solicitation of project feedback during approval process; budget analysis and management; environmental site assessments; storm water pollution prevention plans; groundwater sampling, monitoring, analysis and mitigation; soil gas vapor testing. Geotechnical and geologic investigations; feasibility studies; fault investigation; landslide hazard assessment and mitigation; test pit, borehole and trench logging. Construction management; quality control; project management; grading and foundation plan reviews; grading and improvement estimates; computational modeling. Show less

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  Glogster EDU

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  Education Consultant

  Consulted and led professional training opportunities for educators on the use and integration of GlogsterEDU in the classroom to enhance standards based curriculum. Conducted professional development for educators at national conferences.

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  EducationKonnect

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

  Educational Consultant

  Learning Management Systems Start Up focused on services that could transform schools to 21st century education facilities. Experience includes: product design, development and planning; content editing; evaluation of user feedback and data; social marketing.

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  KQED

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Education Consultant

  Assisted the KQED Quest Team with the development of Educational Materials and Online Activities. PBS LearningMedia Teacher Core - http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2013/learningmedia-teacher-core/Conducted professional development opportunities for educators at local and national conferences.

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  Hackerlings

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2020

  Senior Consultant

  Designed and facilitated computer science instruction to a wide audience in grades K-5th, that includes exceptional academic supports for all students. Programming languages taught include Java, JavaScript, Python and HTML. Shared my passion for creating equitable lessons that encourage young women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups while incorporating gender- and culturally-responsive teaching practices with schools in my community and beyond. Provided access to high quality computer science education not provided in school system. Show less

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  San Ramon Valley Unified School District

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for developing and implementing 6th, 7th and 8th grade level curriculum and classroom activities, including inquiry laboratory experiments and assessments according to both Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); Developed Response to Intervention (RTI) program for middle school science; Integrated technology (laptops, smart phones, student response systems, probeware, etc) whenever possible to enhance student learning and engagement.- Created project plans to develop and implement new courses in 21st Century Engineering and Design Program, Forensic Science, Math Intervention, Computer Science and Environmental Engineering NGSS Implementation - District Committee Member - led site/district professional development, created exemplar curriculum for grades 5-12; Pilot tested/reviewed Curriculum Resources for District Adoption grades 6-12; Created and provided Professional Development during implementation process - Common Core District Task Force Member – planned and implemented new state standards across district; Collaborated on cross-curricular resources, engagement strategies, culturally sensitive content Show less Developed and implemented beginning level programming course for students who have little programming experience. Students developed algorithms while programming in languages such as C++, Java and JavaScript. The beginning level course concentrated on logic and analytical thinking skills. Curriculum included daily classroom lectures and activities, included independent practice, beginner game development, problem solving or tool development and content/skill assessments. English Learners and Special Needs Modifications/Accommodations were made and considered with every lesson. Show less

  • Science Teacher

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2019

  • High School Computer Science Teacher

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Elementary Computer Science Enrichment Teacher

    Aug 2012 - May 2018
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  The Johns Hopkins University

  Aug 2019 - now

  Online Instructor - Computer Science

  Develop and implement 3rd-12th grade Introduction to Python Programming, Introduction to Java Programming and Introduction to Web Design courses including video tutorials and web-based support- Create supplemental video and written resources for students- Monitor student progress and assist students in accomplishing established learning objectives- Interact with students using distance learning technologies, including Moodle, Zoom, Teams and e-mail - Maintain collaborative relationships with the Program Manager, Supervisors, CTYOnline Administrators/ staff as well as students and parents Show less

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  Connections Academy

  Oct 2021 - now

  Program Manager for online science instruction of 300 students across the state of Washington each year. - Evaluate, propose, and execute improvements for existing content - Drive and implement new external resources for education- Partner with stakeholders to educate internal teams on policies- Implement online curriculum for science; Create digital and written resources to promote student learning, engagement, and access for all students- Deliver exceptional academic support and feedback to stakeholders- Provide qualitative and quantitative data analysis to make informed decisions- Prepare, analyze, interpret, and present data to various audiences using tables, charts/visualizations, dashboards, and reports to tell a meaningful story- Utilize strong analytical skills and apply logic to solve problems- Interact with students using distance learning technologies, primarily Connexus and Adobe Connect - Provide reliable, client-focused, results meeting project deadlines Show less Program Manager for planning and securing testing venues with careful consideration of school needs, past successes, adequate geographical coverage, growth, and budgets for Smarter Balanced Assessments, (SBA) Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGAT), Washington Access to Instruction & Measurement (WA-AIM), and English language proficiency (ELPA).- Build a test proctor staffing plan; Generate rosters with assigned testers and accommodations- Coordinate with SPED/504 teams for students with special needs and ensure venues meet their needs- Design cohesive communication plan to be shared with staff and parents in a timely manner- Create registration tracking plan with follow-up actions; Track and address participation issues - Develop plan to work with site leads and facilitate their communication with proctors and parents including regular meetings and communications- Plan, purchase, and distribute testing materials including consumable supplies and proctor manuals;- Order needed technology, make distribution plan for sites, and monitor and adjust as needed- Provide school-wide as well as role-specific training covering all aspects of state testing- Main point of contact to troubleshoot issues, gather feedback from site leads, plan for next year Show less

  • Online Instructor - Science

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Program Manager - State Testing

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2022