Lindsay Sandzik Robinson

Experience

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  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Teacher & Advisor, Grades 9-12th (Biology, AP Environmental, Inter-coordinated Sci., & Psychology)

  • Taught with emphasis on literacy and differentiated instruction for English Language Learners.• Used BP Energy Grant to take students on weeklong camping trip along California coast.• Tutored in after-school intervention program and sponsored Environmental Club. • As soccer coach, led girl’s varsity team to playoffs for the first time in thirteen years.• As science department lead, facilitated tuning protocols and organized science lab equipment.• Elected to school site council, charged with making funding decisions for school community. Show less

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  Teach for America

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Professional Learning Community Facilitator

  • Facilitated monthly workshops designed to aid all Los Angeles TFA science teachers in improving lesson planning, labs, classroom management, technology use, and curriculum design.

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  Redwood Day

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Teacher & Advisor, Grades 6th 7th & 8th (Earth, Life, and Physical Science)

  • Taught science while emphasizing experiential learning, labs, and collaboration. • Restructured science curriculum with focus on technology, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction. Introduced and implemented use of interactive notebooks. • As piloting curriculum committee member, led staff professional development workshops, instructing teachers in mapping fundamentals. • As sustainability council co-chair, implemented changes to make a more sustainable community.• Led summer education backpacking trips to Point Reyes National Seashore and Big Basin.• Through a PA grant, studied ecosystems of Galapagos Islands to enrich science curriculum.• As soccer coach, provided structure, skill development, and fun to co-ed athletes. Show less

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  The New Teachers Project

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Curriculum Developer/ Coordinator

  • Managed, designed, and edited TNTP summer program science curriculum.

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  Miraloma Cooperative Nursery School

  Sept 2013 - May 2017

  Teaching Parent

  • Plan and teach lessons aimed to engage students and promote inquiry.

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  Miraloma Cooperative Nursery

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Board Member

  • As fundraising coordinator, organized, developed, and implemented school fundraisers including annual auction event.

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  Alvarado Elementary School

  Aug 2015 - now

  Science Specialist & Enrichment Teacher

  • Plan and teach hands-on, lab-based science lessons.• Develop and implement science curriculum K-5.• Support teachers with science curriculum, lab-based lessons, and access to lab equipment. • Organize and manage lab classroom and school-wide science supplies. • As a member of the science committee, support development of science nights.• Manage and support parent volunteers in implementation of science sack program.

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  Lowell High School

  Aug 2021 - now

  Biology Teacher