Dr. Jackie Speake Dwyer

Experience

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  Maryland Department of Natural Resources

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Research / Field Biologist for Fish Health and Disease Program
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  National Aquarium in Baltimore

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Water Chemistry Laboratory Technician
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  Florida Department of Environmental Protection

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Research Field Biologist for Manatee Program

  Studied biology of manatees inhabiting the waters of Southwest Florida, including population dynamics, population genetics, habitat use, distributional patterns and social behavior. Field data and samples collected using photo-identification, aerial surveys, non-invasive genetic sampling, salvage and rescue.

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  Charlotte County Public Schools

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2012

  Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, K-12 Science, Health/PE, HS Biology & Marine Science Teacher

  • Provide leadership and technical assistance to district and school personnel on Sunshine State Standards and Florida (Common Core) Standards, including curriculum development, data analysis of local and state assessments, and selection and purchase of instructional materials.• Plan, develop, organize and conduct training activities that focus on differentiated instruction, data mining/analysis, cognitive complexity, integration of technology and reading strategies, clinical education, and best practices using inquiry and questioning techniques.• Serve on state and district committees and participate in professional organizations as they relate to district leadership responsibilities and curriculum development, including: Biology End-of-Course Assessment, FCAT Science Standards Setting, Performance and Rangefinder, Content Item Review.• Prepare or assist in preparation of grant proposals, implementation of grant programs, and expenditure of grant funds, including federal, state, and local budgets.• Certified trainer for NG-CARPD; Clinical Education; CRISS (Reading in Content); Classroom Walk-Through. Also trained in iObservation; Four Roles of Leadership, Facilitative Leadership. Show less

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  Mote Marine Laboratory

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Southwest Florida Marine Ecology Program Instructor

  Summer fun with Mote scientists educating high school students about water quality, invertebrates, vertebrates, and environmental conservation.

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  Florida Department of Education

  Feb 2012 - Nov 2013

  Science Program Specialist

  • Plan, develop, and implement long and short range plans for major statewide education programs, which included providing technical assistance to school districts in the development and implementation of aligned K-12 research-based curriculum programs. • Organize and facilitate state-wide professional development training and resources to K-12 district science specialists, science teachers and school administrators on effective instructional pedagogy, best practices in science, engineering, and mathematics; literacy in the science content, including reading, writing, speaking and listening; Comprehension Instruction Sequence.• Coordinate the work of the Florida State University’s FCR-STEM research-based STEM programs.• Review and revise Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for science at all grade levels. Design science course descriptions that integrate Florida Standards for Literacy and Mathematics.• Periodically review teacher certification examinations to ascertain whether the examinations measure the skills and content area knowledge needed for research-based science instruction. • Administer state and federal funds allocated to the improvement of science education to meet the goal of all students graduating from high school prepared for college or career, including the federal Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) programs and state Teacher Quality grants. Show less

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  Polk County School Board

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2018

  Senior Director K-12 Science, Social Science, Acceleration, Literacy, PE/Athletics Programs

  • Coordinate and supervise the science, social sciences, AVID, and the Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) program including Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and International Baccalaureate instructional programs for elementary, middle and high schools. Collaborate with the mathematics and literacy departments to align instructional materials and resources. Supervise physical education and district athletics programs.• Provide leadership for improving instructional programs, including curriculum mapping and alignment, on-site coaching for schools under differentiated accountability, district progress monitoring assessments, integration of instructional technology, and effective pedagogy. • Provide support to classroom teachers and school-based administrators in identifying strengths and weaknesses in classroom instruction and student performance to assure continuous improvement, equitable access for all students, and educational transformation.• Design and facilitate professional development to assist teachers in implementation of rigorous student-centered 5E inquiry lessons and ensure school-based administrators recognize effective teacher behaviors to engage students in the learning.• Assist school-based administrators with development and implementation of Student Progression Policies, Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals to ensure improved student achievement through implementation of district-wide initiatives, including instructional reviews and district progress monitoring data analysis. Show less

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  Learning Sciences International

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Education Consultant

  Curriculum and staff developer for Mathematics and Science.* Develop Learning Targets and Success Criteria for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS K-12). * Staff developer for implementation of Common Core Standards for Mathematics and NGSS / STEM.

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  CORE and STEM Education Consulting LLC

  Jan 2019 - now

  Executive Director and Independent Consultant
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  Discovery Education

  Apr 2019 - now

  Professional Learning Consultant

  * Professional Learning Facilitator for NGSS (K-12) Science Techbook and STEM Leader Corps* Content development for Science Techbook (K-12), STEM Leader Corps for Administrators / Teachers* Content development for online graduate courses: Technology Integration: Coaching and Robotics

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  Pearson Assessments US

  Oct 2019 - now

  Item Writer (Pearson Assessment)

  * 2022, 2023, 2024 Florida Grade 5, 8 (FSA), and Biology End-of-Course (EOC) Item Development Cycle* 2023 Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) High School Item Development Cycle (NGSS)* 2022, 2023 Colorado Measurement of Academic Success (CMAS) Item Development Cycle (NGSS)* 2022 New Jersey Grade 8 Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Item Development Cycle (NGSS)

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  Savvas Learning Company

  Nov 2022 - now

  Consultant