David W. Crewes
E-mail: [email protected]
Summary
A self-motivated, experienced, and dedicated analytical chemist turned science instructor desires to use life experiences and subject knowledge to help bring interest, insight and enjoyment to secondary education. Eager to introduce and maintain the responsibilities of a well structured, respectful, nurturing, and rewarding learning environment. Works well as a part of a team to achieve common goals. Proven leadership and supervisory abilities.
Education
Minor: General Science
Educational Experience
Elk Rapids Area Public Schools, High School, Elk Rapids, MI. (November, 2008 - present)
Science Instructor
Technology Committee member
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Junior High, Traverse City, MI. (February, 2008 - June, 2008)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for Nathan Brush
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Junior High, Traverse City, MI. (November, 2007 - February, 2008)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for Katie Medler
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI. (October, 2006 - June, 2007)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for Charles Kolbusz
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI. September, 2006 - February, 2007)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term substitute) for Juleen Jenkins-Whall
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, MI. (December, 2003 - October, 2008)
Guest Teacher (Substitute)
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI (September, 2003 - December, 2003)
Student Teacher for Environmental Chemistry and Advanced Placement Chemistry
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, MI (October, 1999 - March, 2001 and November, 2003 - March, 2004)
Diving Coach, Boys and Girls
Professional Experience
Southern Petroleum Laboratories (SPL Inc.), Traverse City, MI (May, 1998 - June, 2011)
Lead GC/MS Analyst, acting Mass Spectrometry Supervisor
American Environmental Network (AEN), formerly Industrial and Environmental Analysts Inc. (IEA), Raleigh, NC. (August, 1994 - May, 1998)
GC/MS Analyst II, and Analyst Assistant
Southern Petroleum Laboratories (SPL), Traverse City, MI (December, 1991 - December 1993)
Lab Technician
References available upon request
E-mail: [email protected]
Summary
A self-motivated, experienced, and dedicated analytical chemist turned science instructor desires to use life experiences and subject knowledge to help bring interest, insight and enjoyment to secondary education. Eager to introduce and maintain the responsibilities of a well structured, respectful, nurturing, and rewarding learning environment. Works well as a part of a team to achieve common goals. Proven leadership and supervisory abilities.
Education
- Master of Arts in Educational Technology, Michigan State University (MAET Program), East Lansing, MI. (Expected - August 2012)
- Secondary Professional Certificate (State of Michigan), Michigan State University (18 Credits in MAET Program), East Lansing, Mi. (May, 2012)
- B.S. Chemistry Education, Secondary Provisional Certificate (State of Michigan), Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI. (December, 2003)
Minor: General Science
- B.S. Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. (May, 1998)
- Associate Degree in Mathematics, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI. (December, 1993)
- Diploma, Traverse City Senior High School, Traverse City, MI. (June, 1988)
Educational Experience
Elk Rapids Area Public Schools, High School, Elk Rapids, MI. (November, 2008 - present)
Science Instructor
- Plan and instruct High School Science classes (Earth Sciences, Honors Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, AP Chemistry and Environmental Science)
- Plan and design curriculum to meet state and local standards
Technology Committee member
- Assist in the integration of technology into the curriculum and the district
- Develop a bond proposal to allow a technology millage to be successfully voted on by the district
- Assist in the introduction and implementation of a 1 to 1 computing initiative at the High School utilizing the use of iPads
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Junior High, Traverse City, MI. (February, 2008 - June, 2008)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for Nathan Brush
- Planned and instructed three 7th grade Science classes, and two 7th grade Technology Education Exploration classes
- Coordinated unit and course material to correspond with the other 7th grade science instructors
- Created and developed additional activities, lessons and assessments to aid in the student comprehension of unit material
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Junior High, Traverse City, MI. (November, 2007 - February, 2008)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for Katie Medler
- Planned and instructed three 7th grade Science classes, and two 7th grade co-taught CMPT (Connected Math Project Traditional) Classes
- Responsible for development, implementation, instruction, and evaluation of unit material for Science classes
- Assisted and evaluated 7th grade student Science Projects
- Coordinated unit and course material to correspond with the other 7th grade science instructors
- Coordinated Mathematics lesson plans and teaching strategies with special education teacher, Debbie McMaster
- Responsible for Mathematics unit instruction, determining Mathematics unit assessments, evaluating student assessments, and managing grades
- Offered additional individual and group assistance in both science and math classes, especially for those students with accommodations
- Observed, participated, and contributed to student IEP’s
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI. (October, 2006 - June, 2007)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for Charles Kolbusz
- Coordinated and instructed an AM Chemistry and an AM Honors Chemistry class
- Utilized lesson plans structured around unit material from previous Chemistry classes
- Coordinated classroom activities and responsibilities with Charles in preparation for his PM classes
- Developed material, lessons, and activities to supplement the original and existing course curriculum
- Attended parent-teacher conferences and offered additional help sessions after school for those who desired the extra assistance.
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI. September, 2006 - February, 2007)
Guest Teacher (Long-Term substitute) for Juleen Jenkins-Whall
- Planned and instructed 3 Sophomore Environmental Chemistry classes Designed and implemented lesson plans, labs, and instructional activities taken from both existing unit materials and original material prepared by myself
- Attended parent-teacher conferences and offered additional help sessions after school for those who desired the extra assistance
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, MI. (December, 2003 - October, 2008)
Guest Teacher (Substitute)
- Responsible for substitute teaching of TCAPS classrooms.
Traverse City Area Public Schools, West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI (September, 2003 - December, 2003)
Student Teacher for Environmental Chemistry and Advanced Placement Chemistry
- Responsible for instructing, supervising, and coordinating 3 classes of sophomores who will move on to other science classes in High School
- Supervising Teacher: Juleen Jenkins-Whall
- Instructed and maintained two classes of mostly seniors who desired to pass the Advanced Placement test in order to obtain credit for the first year of collegiate Chemistry
- Supervising Teacher: Mary Jo Sleder
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, MI (October, 1999 - March, 2001 and November, 2003 - March, 2004)
Diving Coach, Boys and Girls
- Instructed, assisted, demonstrated, and judged techniques and procedures involved in 1-meter springboard diving
- Provided transportation and supervision of divers when alternate travel was required
Professional Experience
Southern Petroleum Laboratories (SPL Inc.), Traverse City, MI (May, 1998 - June, 2011)
Lead GC/MS Analyst, acting Mass Spectrometry Supervisor
- Responsible for qualitative and quantitative analysis of soil and water for volatile organic compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
- Maintained, repaired and salvaged various GC/MS systems, computer systems and operating programs
- Interviewed, trained and supervised new personnel
- Prepared, organized, and presented data packages and Standard Operating Procedures to federal, state, and private audit teams for certification
- Coordinated day to day operating procedures
American Environmental Network (AEN), formerly Industrial and Environmental Analysts Inc. (IEA), Raleigh, NC. (August, 1994 - May, 1998)
GC/MS Analyst II, and Analyst Assistant
- Prepared and analyzed environmental samples for volatile compounds by GC/MS techniques
- Performed instrument trouble-shooting and maintenance
- Trained and supervised new personnel
- Assisted GC and GC/MS analysts in sample screening utilizing head space analysis techniques
- Organized data for specific site and compound concentrations
Southern Petroleum Laboratories (SPL), Traverse City, MI (December, 1991 - December 1993)
Lab Technician
- Responsible for soil, water and vapor analysis of volatile compounds by purge and trap gas chromatography
- Verified and reviewed data, assisted in day-to-day operations.
References available upon request
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