Alexa Brodsky C

Alexa C. Brodsky 914 - 629 - 0145 [email protected] Education University of North Carolina Charlotte Masters; Instructional System Technology; Current GPA: 4.0 State University of New York College at Geneseo B.A Biology; Certification in Education; January 2014 Honors: Kinetic Gallery Art Exhibit Winner Activities: Undergraduate research, Outing Club Education Advisor, Outing Club Event Coordinator, Student Art Association Historian, Teaching Assistant, Undergrad laboratory instructor Pearl River High School Advanced Regents Diploma June 2009 Honors: Honor Society Activities: Marine Science Club President, Science Olympiad, Stage Craft, and Recycling Club Skills Computer Skills: Articulate 360, Captivate, R, Minitab, Microsoft Office, SMART Board and GIS Certifications: NC Science and Art Teacher Certification May 2014, NYS Biology Teacher Certification January 2014, and CPR Employment PLTW Human Body Systems Teacher Hopewell High School May 2016-Current Hopewell, NC • Develop daily lesson labs for an advanced physiology class • Manage classroom development for CTE students • Ensure a safe environment for creativity and growth in the understanding of body systems AP/Academic Biology Teacher Statesville High School August 2014-May 2016 Statesville, NC • Develop daily lesson plans for secondary biology education • Manage classroom development for AP Biology students as well as ELS students in academic biology • Ensure a safe environment for creativity and growth in the understanding of biological systems Small Group Management and Instructor Nature’s Classroom at Sargent Center June 2014 – August 2014 Hancock, Maine • Supervised children overnight as well as facilitated group learning • Developed and implemented lessons plans for metal crafting and wood working • Directed team development for small groups Environmental Educator Rock Eagle 4H January 2014 – May 2014 Eatonton, Georgia • Herpetologist • Developed lessons for environmental education from forestry to pioneer skills • Implemented lessons from 2nd grade to 11th grade • Managed and directed large school groups (20-140) during their stay Student Teacher High School for Health Professionals and Isaac Newton Middle School September 2013 - December 2013 New York, NY • Developed and implemented 13 lesson plans • Instructed and managed classroom of 35 students • Created scientific material to assist differentiating learners • Attended weekly teaching seminars

Small Group Manager and Teacher SOAR Summer 2013 Balsam, NC • Managed two groups of six adolescents who had ADD, ADHD, LD and/or similar emotional, educational and social disorders • Taught map, caving, social, educational and general living skills • Planned a series of outdoor experiences i.e. backpacking trips and other excursions • White water rafting guide Undergraduate Laboratory Instructor SUNY Geneseo Biology Department September 2012 – June 2013 Geneseo, NY • Developed lesson plans for major’s first year biology lab weekly • Instructed labs • Administer office hours once a week • Attended a weekly teaching seminar Undergraduate Teacher Assistant SUNY Geneseo Art Department January 2012 – June 2013 Geneseo, NY • Assisted in instruction • Consoled students in art design as well as metal construction Undergraduate Teachers Assistant SUNY Geneseo Biology Department Summer 2012 Geneseo, NY • Educated students in aquatic community ecology • Familiarized students with laboratory equipment including Hydrolab SA Sonde Calibrated system, A HACH model 2100 portable turbidity meter, Secci Disk, Flurometer, Vacuum Filter and the collection of Water samples • Oversaw a field trip to Maine for a week, assisted in lab development and execution Undergraduate Research SUNY Geneseo Research Foundation Summer 2012 Geneseo, NY • Surveillance of Conesus and Hemlock Lake in Western New York Finger Lakes for trophic indication • Collection of macrophytes • GIS mapping of macrophyte beds • Development of macrophyte collection device • Analysis of data collection Farm Stand Manager Little Green Market Summer 2012 Geneseo, NY • Harvested produce • Managed finances • Advertised market • Created farm stand displays Caterer CAS Summer 2012 Geneseo, NY • Aided in the transport of food and beverages to guest and/or serving table • Presented a positive attitude to guest, made them feel welcomed and answered any questions Technical Support Specialist Assistant SUNY Geneseo Biology Department January 2010 – May 2012 Geneseo, NY • Classification of green houseplants • Identification of common pest • Supervision of green house (transplanting, watering and organizing) • Compiling innovatory of all biology laboratories and stockroom • Fixed machinery • Remodeling of electronics

Correction Center Visitor Center Supervisor Groveland Correction Facilities Summer 2010 Sonyea, NY • Registered and evaluated visitors • Managed visitor center House Cleaner Constance English May 2010 - December 2011 Geneseo, NY • Organized housing Water safety Instructor; Lifeguard Kaufman Camp Grounds Summer 2006-2009 Pearl River, NY • Educate and guide student’s ages 4-16 on how to safely enter and exit the water, as well as swim, dive and rescue Veterinarian Assistant Dr. Strazza Animal Hospital August 2006-2009 Pearl River, NY • Assisted in daily appointments as well as surgeries • Managed the kennel • Organized office as well as kennel • Nurtured and cleaned animals Volunteer Work Food Volunteer Room at the Inn November 2014-Current Charlotte, NC • Made food for homeless and spent the evening with community Aquatic Volunteer Discovery Center January 13 2013 Charlotte, NC • Assistant in care of live animals Science Cart Specialist Rochester Museum of Science April 2013 Rochester, NY • Managed a small cart and presented to children about various science topics Memphis River Clean Up Living Lands and Waters Spring 2013 Tennessee • Organized a weeklong trip to Memphis for eleven people. Including connecting with living lands and waters as well as finding traveling accommodations for the whole group • Balanced budget as well as handled all monetary issues • Managed transportation Food Drive SUNY Geneseo Outing Club Fall 2012 Geneseo, NY • Administered a can Collection For Mount Morris Food Pantry Tutor L.I.V.E.S Program SUNY Geneseo Spring 2012 Geneseo, NY • Motivated and guided a student with disabilities in school work Tutor Perry Fall 2012 Perry, NY • Motivate and guided students with living environment course work Farm Work WWOOF Summer 2010 and Winter 2011 Maine and Vermont • Planted and cultivated produce • Milked and cared for cows • Facilitated chicks and pigs • Produced cheese • Prepared meals

• Built fences, outdoor showers and other infrastructure. Ohio River Clean Up Spring 2009 • Cleaned up the Ohio River with a team of ten other people 100 Volunteers Fall 2009 • Painting a Pirate ship Marine Science Fair Every Spring 2004-2009 • Construction of marine animals out of fabric and prom decorations • Educating children on marine related topics

Living Lands and Waters Ohio SUNY Geneseo Letchworth State Park Marine Science Club Pearl River, NY