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550 Williams Road
Colchester, VT 05446
802.399-7082
[email protected]
Phillip M. Peterson
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2012-Present Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota
Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Technology Education, in progress, 12 of 36 credit hours completed
Anticipated Graduation date 5/2015
Focus on:
Research Methods
STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) Curriculum
2011 St. Michael’s College, Colchester, Vermont
Graduate level professional development in math, 3 credit hours completed
Focus on:
Math & the Common Core
Vermont State Math Standards
2010-Present Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota
Undergraduate professional development with a concentration in Technology Education, 25 credit hours completed
Focus on:
Foundations of Technology
Engineering the Future
2007 Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP), Essex Junction, Vermont
Vermont Approved Educator Preparation Program
Alternate Educator Licensure (Peer Review) Preparation
Peer Review Clinic Certification
Focus on:
Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum & Methods
Adherence to the “16 Principles of VT Educators”
Student teaching with a licensed educator in the teaching endorsements sought.
Peer review preparation
2002-2006 University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, 112 credit hours completed
Senior Design Project: Design of 2007 VT Air National Guard hangar
Focus
General Engineering
Structural Analysis
Environmental Engineering
Geomatics & Land Surveying
Geotechnical Principles
Transportation Design
2002 Community College of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
Non-Degree Student, 26 credit hours completed
1996 United States Air Force Training School, Lackland AFB, Texas
Security Police Apprentice Course W/M-60, Ground Combat Skills
U.S. Air Force Police Academy: Security Apprentice Course
Silver Flag Alpha Course, Desert Warfare Training Center.
Professional Development
Attended 4 Ed Camp’s organized by ASCD (American Society of Curriculum Development), (2010-2013)
Ed Camp is a day long seminar designed to engage teachers in conversations on best practices in education
Origins: Developmental Designs-1 (DD-1) Workshop (2011), 3 credit hours earned
DD-1 is a week long workshop that shows how social-emotional learning leads to academic achievement. We discussed how a students developmental needs shape their learning
DD-1 Helps in establishing practical structures to help students master learning routines
Awards and acknowledgements
Professional Achievements
Professional Memberships
Employment
Sylvan Learning Center Tutor Training System: Certified Sylvan Tutor
Certified By Sylvan to tutor:
Math
Reading
Writing
Study Skills
1996-2001 United States Air Force
Air Force Training Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal (With Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Overseas Ribbon, Long
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Awarded Member of the Best Medium Sized Squadron in the Air Force in 1998. The 28th Security Forces Squadron (SFS).
Honorable Discharge (2004)
Vermont Level-1 Professional Educator’s License
Endorsements
9-10: Design & Technology Education, Grades 5-12
4-19 C: Middle Grades Science, Grades 5-9
4-19 B: Middle Grades Mathematics, Grades 5-9
American Society of Civil Engineers, member (2005-2009)
The Order of The Engineer (2006-present)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2010-present)
Educator at Camels Hump Middle School (CHMS), Richmond, Vermont (2009-present)
Design & Technology Teacher
CHMS Exploratory Program Teacher
All students at CHMS are required to particpate in the exploratory program
Teach students from 5th grade through 8th grade
Responsible for establishing a new STEM based Design & Technology program, integrating math and science into hands on project work
Developed and managed new standards based STEM curriculum for the Chittenden East Supervisory Union school district
Trained, coached, and mentored faculty and staff on STEM curriculum and project based learning by hosting weekly meetings
Established a network of educators across the district to collaborate with
Worked directly with teachers from Richmond Elementary School (RES) to collaborate on two separate projects. 4th grade RES students built solar cookers with 8th grade CHMS students and 2nd grade RES students built Richmond Round Church Replicas with 5th grade CHMS students
Selected to be a member of the CHMS Educational Support Team (EST).
As an EST member was responsible for developing written procedures to establish and implement plans for students identified as needing educational support
Educator at Shader Croft School, Wiliston Central School, Vermont (Summer 2012, Summer 2013)
Shader Croft School (SCS) is a student-centered experienced based literacy program for students identified as “at risk”
SCS students determine an interest, plan a trip based on their interest, and then write about their experience
Responsible for collaborating and planning all trips with the students and teachers
Responsible for teaching students social thinking and basic life skills
Established programs to build student self-confidence and leadership abilities
Served as the focal point in networking with a wide variety of people in setting up SCS trips
Middle level students 5th-8th grades
Tutor at Achievement Matters, Burlington, Vermont (2012-present)
Tutored students in the Burlington School District identified in needing Supplemental Education Service (SES)
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) requires Title I schools that have not made adequate yearly progress (AYP) for three or more years to offer SES to indentified students
Students tutored were 5th-12th grade
Experience with one on one and group tutoring
Tailoring individualized lessons for students needing special help
Planning, scheduling, and organizing lessons for each individual student
Trained and mentored other Achievement Matters tutors
Educator at St. Josephs School, Burlington, Vermont (August 2008- August 2009)
Middle Level Math & Science Department Head
IT Department Head
Taught math and science to students from 4th-8th grade
Taught computer systems and technology to K-8th grade students
Collaborated with teachers, administration, and the VT Catholic Schools Office as a major author on new math, science, and technology curriculum
Sylvan Learning Center, South Burlington, Vermont (August 2008- October 2010)
Tutor
Certified by Sylvan to tutor math, reading, writing, and study skills
Worked with students from K-12th grade
Responsible for following prescribed lessons for the students I was assigned
Student Teaching, Colchester Middle School, Vermont (2008)
Conducted student teaching in math and science on the Quest team
Responsible for developing and presenting well written lessons and units
Developed positive relationships with the teachers and students on the Quest team
Successfully passed all phases of the Praxis Exam for math and science
Successfully assessed and evaluated student performance based on standards based curriculum
Staff Engineer, Lamoureux & Dickinson Engineering, Colchester, Vermont (2006-2007)
Provided services to include permitting and all fields of civil and construction engineering
Responsible for developing good Land Surveying practices
Established and taught a sieve analysis soil testing procedure
Led a topographical survey of the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT
Staff Engineer, DeWolfe Civil and Structural Engineers, Montpelier, Vermont (2005-2006)
Provided services to include permitting and all fields of civil, structural, and construction engineering.
Responsible for developing good Land Surveying practices
Successfully worked with an established drafting system
Security and Law Enforcement Specialist, United States Air Force, (1996-2001)
Stationed in Texas, South Dakota, Nevada, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, & Germany
Ensured the safety of all base weapons, property and personnel from hostile forces
Directed vehicle and pedestrian traffic on base
Conducted investigations into any on-base incidents
Involved in team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures and military operations
Apprehended and detained suspects, secured crime scenes and testified in judicial proceedings
Was involved in “Operation Southern Watch” on two deployments to the Middle East
Other
Experience
Founded the CHMS Engineering Alliance, Richmond, Vermont (2010-present)
The purpose of the after-school engineering program is to get students ages 9-14 excited about science and technology
Collaborated with Greensea Systems inc. to establish a high quality after-school robotics program
2013 will be the first year the club will compete in FIRST Robotics
Developed and coordinated student led engineering teams for the UVM Design TASC and the Engineers Day engineering competitions
The CHMS after-school engineering program has won numerous student awards
Volunteer Activities
Relay for life 2013- Team member, “Brotherhood of the Baggy Pants”
Member of the CHMS running team
Fostering homeless dogs for random rescue, Williamstown VT
Catechist at Holy Cross Church, Colchester VT (2007-2009)
Sunday school teacher Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (2009-2011)
Active member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
Mentoring adult men and women with substance abuse problems
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