Kerry H.

Anderson
308 Curtis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
khakerry@comcast.net 732-691-9400 beachbioteach.weebly.com

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Certifications

New Jersey CEAS in Biology

Virginia Teacher Licensure in Biology and Life Science Grades 6 12
PADI Open Water SCUBA Certification

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education, May 2015

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, December 2013
Major: Biology; Minor: Secondary Education

Teaching Experience

Biology, Grades 9-10 and Zoology, Grades 11-12, Marlboro High School, Marlboro, NJ
Long Term Substitute
Full planning and instruction of classes

Full teaching responsibilities

Website creation for both classes

Life Science, Grade 6, Howell Middles School North, Howell, NJ
Long Term Substitute
Full planning and instruction of classes

09/14 12/14

Created nitrogen cycle game from adapted materials.

Worked in-depth with Google Classroom making student presentations.

Life Science, Grade 7, Wilbur S. Pence Middle School, Dayton, VA
Science Teacher
Developed multiple SmartBoard activities.

03/15 05/15

Taught six weeks of solo instruction

Implemented technology whenever possible

Ecology, Grades 10-12, Fort Defiance High School, Fort Defiance, VA
Practicum Student
Taught nutrient cycles, biomes, and marine ecosystems in ecology elective science.

11/15 12/15

Project Plus (gifted and talented) classes

Team taught classes and ESL experience

Honors Biology, Grades 9-10, Fort Defiance High School, Fort Defiance, VA
Student Teacher
Created in-depth photosynthesis/respiration foldable

1/16 6/16

01/15 03/15

Created differentiated tiered activities.

Experience with PBIS

Designed cell processes unit including photosynthesis, respiration, active transport,

and passive transport.
Earth Science, Grade 6, Skyline Middle School, Harrisonburg, VA
Practicum Student
Designed lessons including weather and alternative fuels

01/13 04/13

Assisted class trip planning and funding

Tutor
BLAST after school homework tutoring
Work Experience

Interpreter, Jenkinsons Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ,

Provided educational talks, tours, and information to the public

01/10 05/10
05/14 present

Provided animal care

Education Intern, Jenkinsons Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ,
Provided educational talks, tours, and information to the public

Assisted in camp for ages 5-10

Provided animal care

Wrote a childrens book

Server, (summers) Boardwalk Bar and Grill, Point Pleasant Beach NJ,
Server, Windward Tavern, Brick, NJ,
Server, Hoffmans Ice Cream, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ,
Relevant Activities

05/12 08/12

Presenter at VAST 2014 Conference: Assembling Inquiry-Based Lesson Plans with

Online Resources http://vast20145e.weebly.com/
Presenter at Cedar Lee Middle School PLC: Technology in the Science Classroom
http://stemeducationtech.weebly.com/
Member, Beta Beta Beta Honors Fraternity
Study Abroad, coastal geology and ecology on San Salvador Island, Bahamas
Study Abroad, agroforestry and lemur locomotion in Madagascar

05/14 present
06/12 08/12
05/08 06/12
05/13 08/13
01/20/14
09/15/14
09/11 05/13
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05/11 06/11