Mary May

Mary May

Science Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Inspiring Global Citizens-Turning Words Into Meaningful Action | Sustainable Development Coordinator | Global Citizenship Coordinator | Sustainable Food Systems | Educator | Life Long Learner

  • Education

    • Harvard Extension School

      2018 - 2023
      Master of Liberal Arts Sustainability Studies
    • University of Colorado Boulder

      1985 - 1989
      Bachelor's degree Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
    • University of Colorado Denver

      1991 - 1992
      Teaching Certificate Secondary Science 6-12
  • Experience

    • Greeley Central High School

      Jun 1994 - Jun 1998
      Science Teacher

      -Courses Taught: AP Biology, Honors Biology-Served as: Academic Decathalon

    • International Schools Group (ISG)

      Jun 2008 - Jul 2013
      Science Instructor

      • Courses Taught: AP Biology, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Digital Photography, Darkroom Photography, Middle School Science• Served as Department Head (Arts) - worked with a budget of $30,000• Middle School Facilitator (6th,7th, 8th Grade)• Created and assisted with: EFFECT Club- student environmental activism group- focusing on recycling, food waste, energy, soil health, gardening, ecosystem management, and water. Focusing on UNSDG's

    • The International School of Kuala Lumpur

      Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
      Science Instructor

      • Courses Taught: IB Biology Teacher, Marine Science, Terrestrial Ecosystem Study of Malaysia, Sports Medicine• Sustainability Committee member- developed policies to implement sustainability into school culture• Learning service program - Volunteered with students weekly at Tasputra Center for Children• Study Trip to Malaysian Island to work with sea turtle rehabilitation

    • The Masters School

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
      Science Instructor, Sustainability Coordinator

      • Courses Taught: AP Environmental Science, Honors Biology, Biology• Envisioned, established, and communicated strategic plan for sustainability • Co-Facilitated school-wide event: Masters Matters Symposium in Sustainability (2016)• Co-Facilitated Food Choices committee and Request for Proposals concerning campus food vendor• Established EFFECT Club- Student environmental activism group- focus on food choices, waste, energy, soil health, gardening, ecosystem management, and water. Tied to UNSDG's• Documented and communicated successes of campus-wide sustainability initiatives• Coached faculty in sustainability initiatives• Liaised with Administrative Team on sustainability policies, marketing, expectations, etc...• Consulted with Grounds and Maintenance concerning environmental land use Show less

    • American School of Doha

      Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
      Science Instructor, Global Citizenship Coordinator

      • Courses Taught: Advanced Placement Biology, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry• Envisioned, established, and communicated strategic plan for Global Citizenship development• Established EFFECT Club- Student environmental activism group- focus on food choices, waste, energy, soil health, gardening, ecosystem management, and water. Tied to UNSDG's• Co-developed IMPACT Club- Student humanitarian activism group - focus on equity, justice, human rights, education, equity. Focusing on UNSDG's• Developed Global Citizenship grant program, which has awarded over $10,000 to UNSDG related initiatives• Document and communicate successes of Global Citizenship Initiatives• Coach faculty in global citizenship initiatives• Liaise with Sustainability Coordinator on sustainability policies, marketing, expectations etc...• Consult with Grounds and Maintenance concerning environmental land use• Co-Facilited Global Gathering Conference (World Leadership School) Show less

    • The KAUST School

      Aug 2022 - Feb 2025
      Sustainability and Edible Education Coordinator
    • Taos Academy Charter School

      Aug 2024 - now
      Global Studies, G12 Advisory, Math Enrichment
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Mary May
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      Issued by Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme
      Maldives Whale Shark Research ProgrammeAssociated with Mary May
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture on Aug 2014
      Stone Barns Center for Food & AgricultureAssociated with Mary May
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Palos Verdes School Gardens on Jul 2017
      Palos Verdes School GardensAssociated with Mary May