Experience

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  James rhodes state university

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1993

  Adjunct professor

  -Anatomy and Physiology I & II and accompanying labs (including cadaver dissection)-Microbiology and accompanying lab-Chemistry for the Health Professions including Pharmaceutical Calculations-Invited to return in subsequent years by James Rhodes State University and Ohio State University – Lima to offer in-service workshops to all employees in Customer Service and Quality Service management

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  Rudolph foods co., inc.

  Sept 1996 - May 2003

  Technical administrator

  - Developed and implemented employee training program for food safety and standard operating procedures for over 400 employees in 5 national locations based on rules set forth in Code of Federal Regulations- Wrote and developed argument that changed “Ready to Eat” ruling in CFR Title 9 based on microbiological testing and other scientific evidence.- Worked with microbiological professionals at various universities to develop and implement microbiological testing and monitoring procedures for 5 food plants; monitored statistical values; wrote grant proposals and oversaw grant funding for microbiological food safety purposes- Traveled with sales executives and top management to meet with CEOs and COOs of potential new customers to develop SOP programs and train their employees in USDA regulations- Implemented continuous improvement strategies and developed reports to enable headquarters to respond immediately to necessary production changes impacting operations while corrective actions were applied- Member of Strategic Planning Team- responsible for Quality Department budget- Member of Snack Food Association, American Meat Institute, and American Society of Quality; served as committee member and attended professional seminarsCompany and American Meat Institute representative selected to go to Washington, DC to lobby congressmen about Farm Bill Show less

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  Charlotte mecklenburg schools

  Aug 2005 - now

  Only science curriculum and instructional specialist for grades 6-12 in CMS district, encompassing approximately 75 schools and 500 teachers. Position Requirements:Curriculum Expert - understand content standards, how components of the curriculum link together within a course and across grade bands, and how to address curriculum in planning instruction and assessment based on the UbD modelResource Provider - vet and share resources aligned with curriculum, technology and professional development standards and best practices based in researchInstructional Specialist - assist teachers in implementing effective teaching strategies appropriate for their school culture and classroom dynamicProfessional Development Provider - create/develop, organize, support, and facilitate professional development opportunities for classroom teachers, school administrators and district leaders to enhance STEM and science literacyBuild Leadership Capacity - enhance district capacity for science and science literacy instructional leadership by writing grants and offering opportunities for teacher and administrative leadershipFoster Community Partnerships - develop partnerships with community stakeholders to enhance and enrich STEM education for students and teachers Show less

  • Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist (6-12)

    Jun 2012 - now

  • Biology Teacher

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2012