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    Donna Calder seeks a teaching position where she can utilize various strategies to encourage student responsibility, respect, and resourcefulness. She aims to improve student achievement through inquiry-based learning, technology, and literacy while also connecting students to various fields of study. She has a Master's in Technology Education and over 10 years of experience teaching science, math, and other subjects to elementary and middle school students. She arranges field trips and after school programs to enhance the curriculum and foster student interest in STEM topics.

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    Donna Calder seeks a teaching position where she can utilize various strategies to encourage student responsibility, respect, and resourcefulness. She aims to improve student achievement through inquiry-based learning, technology, and literacy while also connecting students to various fields of study. She has a Master's in Technology Education and over 10 years of experience teaching science, math, and other subjects to elementary and middle school students. She arranges field trips and after school programs to enhance the curriculum and foster student interest in STEM topics.

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    Donna Calder seeks a teaching position where she can utilize various strategies to encourage student responsibility, respect, and resourcefulness. She aims to improve student achievement through inquiry-based learning, technology, and literacy while also connecting students to various fields of study. She has a Master's in Technology Education and over 10 years of experience teaching science, math, and other subjects to elementary and middle school students. She arranges field trips and after school programs to enhance the curriculum and foster student interest in STEM topics.

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    Donna Calder

    ________________________________________________________________________
    Professional Objective
    Seeks position within your school as a classroom or resource teacher utilizing a variety of
    teaching strategies to encourage students to become responsible, respectful and resourceful
    learners. Aspires to improve academic growth with student achievement through inquiry-based
    instruction, technology, and literacy processes. Additionally, seeks to construct a network of
    fellow scientists and mathematicians to provide students opportunities with many fields of study.
    Education
    MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. East Lansing, MI
    Masters of Arts in Technology Education.

    Expected 2016

    CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY. Chicago, IL


    Graduation 2004
    Bachelor of Arts in Education. Major in Education. Minor in Mathematics.
    MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Palos Hills, IL
    Associates of Arts in Liberal Studies.
    Professional Growth
    NSTA National Conference. Boston, MA
    Agricultural Teachers Institute Part 2 CCFB. Cook County, IL
    Get ReEnergized. Museum of Science and Industry. Chicago, IL
    Great Lake Rocks. Museum of Science and Industry. Chicago, IL

    May 2000

    April 2014
    July 2013
    March 2013
    July 2012

    Agricultural Teachers Institute. Cook County, IL


    June 2012
    Survey of Exceptional Children/RTI. Chicago, IL
    July 2011
    Summer Reading Enrichment Workshop. Chicago, IL
    July 2010
    Science Institute Summer Workshop. Columbia College. Chicago, IL
    July 2009
    Fellowship Science Teacher Field Institute. Project Exploration. Chicago, IL and
    Billings, MT
    July 2007
    National Council of Teacher of Mathematics Regional Conference.
    Chicago, IL
    September 2006
    GOLDEN Teachers Induction and Mentoring Program. Chicago, IL
    August 2006
    PROF 433 Instructional Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom.
    Chicago, IL
    November 2007
    Science Visualizations. Chicago, IL
    Project CHOICES. Least Restrictive Environment. Tinley Park, IL
    January 2008
    National Foundation for Energy Education. Tinley Park, IL
    November 2007
    Museum Partners K-4 Life Sciences. Chicago, IL
    May 2006

    Donna Calder
    Page 2
    Certification
    Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate. State of IL
    2004-Present
    Endorsements in Middle School Areas; Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science and
    General Science.
    Membership
    National Science Teachers Association.
    Cook County Farm Bureau

    2006-Present
    2011-Present

    Professional Experience
    JAMES WADSWORTH STEM. Chicago, IL.
    August 2013-Present
    Science Teacher. STEM Innovation Laboratory Facilitator.
    Facilitate a STEM Innovation laboratory for grade 5-8 providing students an
    opportunity to use computer based learning modules that include engaging hands-on
    construction of products that integrate the STEM disciplines.
    Presenting hands-on Science to kindergarten through fourth grade students using
    inquiry-based instruction integrating Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Technology and
    Health.
    Serve on the ILT Committee
    Arranged Scientist for a Day Field Trip at Columbia College, Chicago, IL for grades
    4-6.
    Arranged Ag Days Field Trip at Chicago Agricultural High School, Chicago, IL for
    grade 3.
    Planned Alder Planetarium Field Trip. Chicago, IL for grades K-3.
    Sponsor Science Minor Club Construction Zone.
    Tutor grade 5 students on Reading and Math based off of individual NWEA scores.
    GARRETT A. MORGAN. Chicago, IL.
    January 2013-June 2013
    Math and Science Teacher. Grades Third and Forth.
    Arranged Scientist for a Day Field Trip at Columbia College, Chicago, IL for grades
    6-8.
    Arranged Ag Days Field Trip at Chicago Agricultural High School, Chicago, IL for
    grades 3-4.
    Arranged Energy Field Trip at Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL for
    grades 3-7.
    Serve on the ILT Committee
    Serve on the Math and Science Committee

    METCALFE COMMUNITY ACADEMY. Chicago, IL.


    Science Teacher. Reading/Writing Seventh Grade.

    January 2005-January 2013

    Presenting hands-on Science to kindergarten through seventh grade students using


    inquiry-based instruction integrating Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Technology and
    Health.
    Collaborating with self-contained teachers to differentiate reading instruction.
    Utilizing technology in creative lesson delivery.
    Organizing and facilitate annual Science Fairs.
    Enrich curriculum with a variety of resources.
    Initiate annual All Stars 4th /7th Grade Science Club.
    Sponsor Student Council; School Spirit, Food Drives, Community Outreach and Fund
    Raising.
    Plan annual Agriculture in the Classroom - In School Field Trip.
    Created Perennial School Garden.
    Implemented Science on the Go for Grades 3-8 from the University of IL, Science
    in the School Day by Cities United For Science Progress.
    Facilitated The Chicago Science Expedition.
    Arranged Scientist for a Day Field Trip at Columbia College, Chicago, IL for grades
    4-7.
    Prepared, organized and initiated Starlab Planetarium for grades K-8.
    ARTHUR DIXON SCHOOL. Chicago, IL.
    Student Teacher in Grades 5/6 Science and Grade 1.

    August 2004-December 2004

    Professional References Upon Request

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