Kayleen Garrels

Experience

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  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Management and Program Analyst, Student Trainee
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  City of Kansas City, MO

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Environmental Officer

    May 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Asbestos Inspector

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Kelly Educational Staffing

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Substitute Teacher

  During my time as a substitute teacher, I split my time covering for teachers in the KCPS, NKC, and Lee's Summit school districts. Key duties: -Deliver high-quality instruction and follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher across various subjects and grade levels, ensuring continuity in the learning process.-Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment, promoting student participation, respect, and cooperation.-Maintain classroom management by establishing and enforcing discipline strategies aligned with school policies and standards.-Engage students in interactive learning activities, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Show less

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  The Barstow School

  Aug 2021 - now

  Middle/Upper School Science Teacher

  -Implementing engaging lessons for high school students enrolled in AP (Advanced Placement) Environmental Science that focused on environmental science concepts, including air and water pollution, ecosystems, biodiversity, land and water use, energy resources, and earth systems.-Implementing engaging lessons for 8th grade students that focused on earth science concepts, including geologic time, minerals and rocks, geomorphology, the Earth’s atmosphere and the water cycle, weather and climate, and the Solar System. -Utilizing innovative teaching methods, incorporating hands-on experiments, field trips, and multimedia resources to enhance student learning.-Conducting assessments and providing constructive feedback to facilitate student development and understanding of environmental and earth science issues.-Serving as an assistant coach for the MS Cross Country Team during the Fall of 2021, as well as for the MS Girl's Soccer Team during the Spring seasons of both 2022 and 2023.-Serving as an assistant coach for the Missouri Regional Middle School Science Bowl Team in the 2022-23 academic year. Notably, one of our teams achieved an impressive 4th place ranking in the regional competition, exemplifying the dedication and commitment of our students. Show less