Heather Baker
Nashville
Summary
Experienced Biology Teacher with strong skills in curriculum development, and implementing lessons. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to fostering higher-order thinking skills for improved student performance. Also has valuable experience in the Public Health Field working with Mental Health issues and Substance Abuse.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Teacher
Father Ryan High School
08.2023 - Current
- Taught college prep biology and honors biology to 6 cohorts of 9th graders
- Planned and implemented biology material as well as managing large classrooms of diverse students, mentoring students, and evaluating academic improvement
- Collaborated with colleagues to to review and enhance the curriculum
- Coached highschool track and field runners, and was a cross country coach
Program Developer
USU Extension Health and Wellness
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented an evidence-based resiliency training program designed for elementary students with ADHD
- Attended numerous public health events involving families, the elderly, and substance abusers
- Designed public health media about opioid abuse, and eating healthy for various audiences
Field Technician
Invasive Species and Pest Control
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Sprayed herbicide on noxious weeds on state land, BLM, and private ranches via four-wheelers
- Navigated large areas of wilderness, coordinated activities with teammates without modern technology, and worked 10-hour days starting at 5:30 am
- Experience in leadership, organization, and communication
- Knowledge in preventing emergencies and emergency protocol
Fish Caretaker
Miles City Fish Hatchery
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Raised and took care of various species of fish, and then transported them to bodies of water throughout Montana
- Collected data on various populations of fish within facilities
Lifeguard
Miles City Oasis
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Was a Red Cross-certified lifeguard
- Maintained a safe swimming environment for swimmers
- Taught swimming lessons for all age groups
Auto Technician
Frank's Body Shop
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Changed oil and detailed cars, and assisted customers in person and over the telephone
Education
B.S.c. - Public Health, Biology
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2023
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum design
- Biology content knowledge
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Health Education
Activities
- CITI Certification: Social, Behavioral, and Educational Researchers, Naloxone Training
- Track and Field Team Member, Utah State University, Earned three Academic All-Mountain West honors., USU Joe E. and Elma Whitesides Scholar-Athlete honors., Two MW Scholar-Athlete honors., Received a full-athletic scholarship to a D1 school.
- President, Utah State University Newman Club, Organized numerous activities, volunteering events, fundraisers, and committees.
- Participated in a program to tutor underprivileged children through the Department of Human Services (a weekly event).
Accomplishments
- Awarded academic all-Mountain West, MW Scholar-Athlete , Joe E. and Elma Whitesides Scholar-Athlete
- Developed a Disease Informational Guide and Protocol for Logan Utah's Zoo
- Achieved an overall class average of 88.22% last quarter across 6 cohorts, with 4 out of 6 classes at the lowest academic level.
Certification
- CITI Certification: Social, Behavioral, and Educational Researchers
- Naloxone Training (Utah Naloxone)
- Red Cross Adult CPR/ AED certified
Timeline
Biology Teacher
Father Ryan High School
08.2023 - Current
Program Developer
USU Extension Health and Wellness
09.2022 - 12.2022
Field Technician
Invasive Species and Pest Control
05.2020 - 09.2022
Fish Caretaker
Miles City Fish Hatchery
06.2019 - 09.2019
Lifeguard
Miles City Oasis
06.2018 - 09.2018
Auto Technician
Frank's Body Shop
06.2015 - 09.2017
- CITI Certification: Social, Behavioral, and Educational Researchers
- Naloxone Training (Utah Naloxone)
- Red Cross Adult CPR/ AED certified
B.S.c. - Public Health, Biology
Utah State University
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