Steven Babcock

Teacher on shore

Experience and Skills

Biology Instruction. I am a thoughtful and energetic teacher with student teaching experience in biology. In my year at Rex Putnam High School in Milwaukie I taught students in grades nine through twelve. I designed labs, organized field trips and incorporated current technology in my instruction.

Earth Science Instruction. My curriculum is built around a year-long study of the natural area adjacent to our school. Our findings detail water quality, hydrology, and habitat assessment. Results of our research have been cited by local planners and park bureaus. My classroom is an academically challenging hands-on lab class and interactive museum. I am a district leader in the development of science inquiry tasks and conduct teacher in-service training for my district.

School Outreach Work. For three years I have coordinated school-wide programs to encourage under represented student populations to pursue careers in the sciences. I conduct after-school club meetings, plan field trips, and develop curriculum.

Community Outreach Work. I have been a volunteer with Friends of Trees since 1993. I instruct volunteer tree planters in proper care and handling of seedlings and lead crews in neighborhood plantings and natural site restoration projects. I also conduct presentations at crew leader trainings.

Awards and Publications

First Year Teacher of the Year, Beaverton School District, 1996

Contributor, Rain City Review, Steelhead Special:, A Working Class Cultural and Literary Review, Willamette Week

Author, Double Memory , A collection of poems published by 26 Books Press, Portland 1999

Relevant Work History

Five Oaks Middle School, Beaverton, Oregon. Eighth Grade Earth Science Teacher , 8/95-present.

SMILE, Beaverton, Oregon. School coordinator for Science Math Investigative Learning Experience.

ORLO, Portland Oregon. Chair of the creative review committee for The Bear Deluxe, a quarterly magazine published by ORLO that explores environmental issues through the creative arts.

MESA, Beaverton, Oregon. Advisor for math, science, and engineering program 8/96-6/98

MESA, Portland State University. Summer Science Instructor, 1996

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Oregon. Summer Science Instructor, 1997, 1998.

Hoedads, Inc., Springfield Oregon. Worker/Owner, 8/89-12/92.

Education and Training

Portland State University M.Ed., 1995

Louisiana State University BA in History, minor in Creative Writing, 1989 Certification

Standard Oregon Teaching License: Biology, Language Arts

Standard First Aid/CPR

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