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__Back to Biography __ CHARLOTTE RAY


 * OBJECTIVE:**

A full-time position as a middle or high school **science** teacher at a public or private school which supports student-centered teaching. Looking to work in an environment in which professional knowledge and skill can be combined with academic knowledge to bring “real-world” science to the classroom.


 * EDUCATION:**

§ **The University of Akron, Akron, OH**

§ **7-12 Secondary Education Physical Science/Chemistry Licensure**, July, 2009 Chemistry Content Praxis Score 168 PLT Score 193
 * Ohio CORE: Science Licensure Program,** 08/08 to 06/09

§ **Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry**, May 1997 Graduated //summa cum laude// GPA 3.93/4.00 (Overall)

§ Ph.D. studies, Chemistry, 05/97 to 05/98

§ **Autism Summit 2008**, Cleveland, OH, October 2008


 * TEACHING EXPERIENCE:**

§ **Cloverleaf School District,** Lodi, OH, 02/08 to present //Substitute Teacher// Pre-K through 12; including special needs classrooms

§ **Cloverleaf High School ,** Lodi, OH, Spring 2009 //Student Teacher// Chemistry and Honor’s Chemistry § Lessons on Balancing Equations, Reaction Types and Stoichiometry § Direct Instruction § Inquiry Based Instruction § Introduction to the chemistry of alternate fuels and fuel cells

§ **Department of Chemistry, University of Akron**, Akron, OH, Summer 1997 //Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant// Instructed Undergraduate Freshman Qualitative Lab

§ **Exterior Designs, Inc.,** 1997-1998 //Body Sculpting// TM exercise instructor


 * PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:**

§ **GenCorp/OMNOVA, Akron, OH,** 1998-2000 //Research Chemist//: Corporate research and development of various coatings

§ **Department of Chemistry, University of Akron,** 1996-1997 //Research Assistant//: Collaborated with university professors on research projects and publications.


 * VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:**

§ **Akron Citywide Science Fair,** Akron, OH, 2009 § Middle School Chemistry Judge

§ **Strategic Planning Task Force**, Cloverleaf Schools, Lodi, OH, Summer 2008 § Health and Wellness committee member

§ **Parent Teacher Organization**, Cloverleaf Elementary Schools, Lodi, OH, 2005- present § Market Day Chairperson § Support positions for various PTO activities

§ **ASK, Autism Spectrum Kids**, Medina, OH, 2007

§ **Medina Early Childhood Parent Teacher Association**, Medina, OH 2002-2006 § See & Do Fair Committee Chair § Garage Sale Fundraiser Committee Chair § Story-time Committee Co-Chair


 * HONORS:**

§ ETS Excellence Award § CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Award § SACP Award – Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh § Phi Sigma Alpha – College of Arts & Sciences Scholastic Honorary § Phi Theta Kappa – National Honor Society § President § Vice-President § Public Relations Chairperson § National Dean’s List


 * SKILLS:**

§ Computer skills; word processing, spreadsheet, power point presentations, SmartBoard, internet applications, video scrapbooking, podcasting.

§ Exceptional organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication, leadership skills, self-motivating.

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