Denise Valentin
Fort Lauderdale,
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Lover of nature including plants and wildlife. Looking to create or continue a program involving educating communities and businesses about the local environment including current and future climate change issues and ways to conserve our ecosystems for wildlife. Recently started the formation of my personal website to share information on local wildlife, plants, wetlands, and creating gardens for wildlife -- Wildlife & Nature United.
I currently hold a temporary teaching certificate with Broward County Public Schools to teach General Science, grades 5 to 9. I am also taking exams to get my temporary teaching certificate in Elementary Education.
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EDUCATION
BS - Natural Resources, focus on Management & Restoration, December 2022
Oregon State University, College of Forestry – Ecampus (OSU specific GPA: 3.75 - Magna Cum Laude)
AS – Environmental Science Technology, August 2020
Broward College (BC specific GPA: 3.60)
RELATED VOLUNTEER WORK
NATURALIST VOLUNTEER INTERN, February 2022 to October 2022, Tree Tops Park (BCP&R) - Davie, Florida
• Investigated historical data on the Seminole Tribe of Florida and developed historical interpretation boards (total of eight boards).
• Researched aquatic and terrestrial local flora and fauna species specific to Tree Tops Park and created educational interpretation boards (total of four boards).
• Collaborated with Seminole Tribe Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on history and culture.
FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST CERTIFICATION, 2016 to March 2017, UF IFAS & Broward County
Educated in flora, fauna, habitats, general ecology, and naturalist interpretation of the three main South Florida ecosystems: • Coastal • Freshwater • Uplands.
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - Kelly Education Services - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 2024 to present - $15/hour
• Interpret and execute lesson plans created by permanent teacher.
• Manage the classroom to encourage student participation and minimize distractions.
SCIENCE TEACHER - Sawgrass Springs Middle School, Broward County Public Schools, August 2023 to March 2024- $49,225/year
• Review state-adopted standards and the BCPS curriculum for proper instruction.
• Design engaging and challenging lesson plans for students to master the subject matter and include activities that promote critical thinking.
• Monitor student progress using appropriate assessments and reteach subject matter to clear up any misconceptions about the subject matter.
• Continuous review and adjustment of lessons to improve effectiveness.
• Prepare attendance and grade reports and send to parents about student progress (when needed).
• Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Manage individual student and classroom behavior based upon a management plan.
• Attend professional development training necessary to strengthen teaching practices.
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