Elizabeth (Gombert) Steckelberg

1600 Antietam Apt. 501 Detroit MI 48202 Phone: (616)-295-4785 Email: Elizabeth.Gombert@gmail.com Teaching Portfolio: http://elizabethsteckelberg.weebly.com Education and Certification ___________________________________________________________________ University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 2007-2011 Bachelor of Science, ed., 2011 Major: Biology, Education Minor: Chemistry Provisional Secondary Teaching Certificate, Biology (DA), Chemistry (DC) Classroom Experience_______________________________________________________________ Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies Detroit, MI, August 2011-Present Biology and Health Teacher Planned and taught 9th Grade biology and 9th-12th Grade health class using a project-based curriculum and the design thinking model to prepare students to not only be proficient in biology and health but also develop 21st century skills and creativity. Collaborated with 9th teaching team to plan Design Thinking Challenges and cross-curricular projects. Helped students increase their achievement and improve grades in an after school tutoring program and through academic coaching groups to help students improve on specific math and reading skills. Created assignments to help students develop the College Readiness Standards set by the ACT and piloted an assessment program to track 115 students improvement throughout the school year. Third 90 Network School Coordinator (August 2012 - Present) Coordinated a new program with the Third 90 Network and the Michigan Colleges Foundation to increase student involvement and interest in conservation and environmental science, while preparing them for college level scientific concepts, research methods, and analysis. Organized events and field trips during school and on Saturdays including; o Took 15 students to Belle Isle to work with MCF college professors and students to make detailed observations through taking water samples and tree coring. o Planned college visits for students to visit MCF campuses around the state. o Prepared students to present their scientific findings and conclusions to Third 90 Network Schools and MCF facility and guests at a final research symposium. High School Improvement Team (June 2013- Present) Put together a proposal to improve several aspects of the high school including, updating the schedule, curriculum, mentorship program, RTI process, positive behavior intervention and support process, and the professional development schedule. Mustang Green Team Leader (Jan 2012- Present) Lead an award winning after school recycling initiative to increase the recycling at school and raise awareness about the effects we have on the planet. PESG- Substitute Teaching March-August 2011 Substitute Teacher Substitute teacher in several classrooms, in several districts around Washtenaw County. Community High School Ann Arbor Public Schools, September 2010-May 2011 Student Teacher Taught an11th Grade chemistry and biology class Planned 10 week unit on infectious diseases, twice the required length Planned a variety of lessons; modeled by, co-planned with and co-taught with Cooperating Teacher One-on-one tutoring in chemistry Prepare and perform lab procedures Professional Developm ent and Training__________________________________ ___________ Adult and Child CPR and First Aid Certified Buck Institute Project Based Learning Seminar Classroom Management Seminar E2020 Training Seminar Reading Apprenticeship Seminar Teaching Students with Exceptionalities Seminar Technology in Education Seminar