Susan German
8490 East Hwy OO Hallsville, MO 65255
(Home) 573-696-1501 (Work) 573-696-5512 ext 452
sgerman@hallsville.org
Objective
To obtain a part time position either teaching or designing instruction for online classes in science or math.
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Educational Specialist
Educational Technology Learning Systems Design and Development
May 2010 (projected)
Master in Education
Science Education
May 1999
Bachelor of Science in Education
Science Education
May 1993
Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry
December 1992
Professional Experience
Hallsville R-IV School DistrictJune 1997-present
- Taught science (4 sections) and math (2 sections) to eighth grade students
- Provided a blended learning experience, online and face to face, for students to learn science and math
- Provided leadership as part of the Professional Learning Community Leadership Team
- Wrote and received grant for classroom equipment and training to become eMINTS certified teacher
- Initiated and received grant for select group of science teachers to receive leadership training from MidContinent Research for Education and Learning
June 1996-May 1997
- Taught science and math students to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students
- Wrote sixth, seventh, and eighth grade math curriculum to match state standards
August 1995-May 1996
- Taught science and math to seventh grade through high school seniors
- Sponsored eighth grade class activities
August 1993-May 1995
- Taught science to students in grades nine through twelve
- Sponsored the middle school and high school quiz bowl team
- Wrote the biology curriculum to meet state standards
Skills and Certifications
- National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adult in Science
- Certified to teach math to grades 5-12; science (General, Biology, and Chemistry) to grades 5-12
- Certified eMINTS teacher (eMINTS stands for enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies)
- Proficient at instructional design and assessment in face to face and online learning environments
- Practiced at data collection and analysis for improved instructional design
- Leadership in implementing Professional Learning Communities
- Experienced presenter at local, state, regional, and national science and math conferences
- Experienced facilitator for Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree
Professional Affiliations
- National Science Teachers Association www.nsta.org
- Science Teachers of Missouri www.stom.org
- Missouri National Education Association www.mnea.org
Member since 1993. Was Middle Level Director and part of the Board of Directors from 2006 to 2009. Held positions on the Teaching High School Science Committee; Aerospace Advisory Board; and Nominations Committee.
Member since 1993. Currently, the Vice President and will complete presidential chain: President Elect, President, and Past President in 2013.