| Mrs. H. K. H. McArdle |
| Contact: mcardleh@mahopac.k12.ny.us |
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o Masters of Science in Secondary Science Education with concentration in Geology; 1994
State University of New
York, College at Oneonta
o Bachelor of Science in Geology; 1992
o Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education; 1992
o New York State (Permanent) Certification in Secondary Earth Science and General Sciences
Mentor Teacher, Mahopac
High School, Mahopac, New York [February 2009 – anticipated Feb. 2010]
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Serving as mentor teacher
to first year science teacher in Honors Earth Science, Introduction to
Astronomy, Regents Earth Science and Regents Earth Science (Inclusion) [Sept.
2009 – Feb. 2010]
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Served as mentor teacher
to first year science teacher in Regents Earth Science (Inclusion), Regents
Earth Science [February 2009- June 2009]
Mentor Teacher,
Wise-Individualized-Senior-Experience Program, Mahopac High School, Mahopac, New
York [January 2009 – June 2009]
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Served as mentor teacher
for a former Physical Geology student for a 6-month internship.
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The internship was
designed to allow the student an opportunity to learn more about a pedagogical
career in the geosciences by working closely with a teacher at the high school
level.
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Introduced and assisted
student in planning and development of lessons, observations, critical analysis
of daily experiences with students, improving conceptual understanding of
science and curricula, pedagogical concepts and interpersonal skills.
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Provided weekly feedback
to W.I.S.E. supervisory teacher.
Regents Earth Science /
Physical Geology / A.P. Environmental Science Teacher.
Mahopac High School, Mahopac, New York
[Sept. 2000 – present]
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Successful recruitment of
15 students for the 2009-2010 college-level Physical Geology course.
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Instruction of high school
sophomores in concurrent Advanced Placement Environmental Science and Regents
Earth Science course. [2008-present]
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Instruction of 11 juniors
and seniors in college-level Physical Geology elective [2007-2008].
Polled at end of course, 5 of 11 students planned on pursuing a
geoscience education at the college level.
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Creation of college-level
Physical Geology Syllabus and coursework offered at Mahopac High School [July/August
2007].
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Worked closely with Dr.
Jim Ebert (Oneonta State College) to involve Mahopac High School as one of ten
New York State high schools participating in the E.S.P.R.I.T. Program [http://external.oneonta.edu/mentor/esprit.html].
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Participating students
have opportunity to earn 3 undergraduate college science credits with a
transferable transcript.
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Certified Adjunct Lecturer
and Facilitator of ‘Authentic Science Research’ Program [2005–2006]
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Independent research
course enabling enrolled high school sophomores, juniors and seniors students to
earn college credits through ‘University in the High School’; Univ. at
Albany.
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Instruction of high school
freshmen, sophomores in NYS Physical Setting: Earth Science [Sept.
2000 – present]
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Coordinating Teacher: NYS
Regents Exam: Part D Lab Practical [2004
– present]
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Four month coordination of
200+ students, teachers, special education students (IEP mandates), special
education teachers, guidance counselors and administrators (room requirements,
bell schedule, bussing requirements, etc.) in the scheduling of the
administration of the Part D Lab Practical portion of the Regents Earth Science
Exam each January and June.
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Facilitation of the
scheduling, set-up, breakdown and documentation of the Lab Practical.
Adjunct Professor.
Mercy College; Yorktown Campus [Spring semester 2003]
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Instructed
undergraduates in ‘Introduction to Astronomy’ elective course.
Regents Exam Test-Item
Writer. New York State
Education Department, Albany [1998,
1999]
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Developed, edited, and presented original test
questions for use in NYS Regents Examinations.
Earth Science Teacher. Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights, New York [1995 – 2000]
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Instructed
freshmen in Honors and Regents-level Earth Science, General Science, Earth
Science Inclusion; instructed seniors in electives ‘Physical Universe’ and
‘Science and Man’, developed early online learning strategies.
Earth Science Teacher.
Ossining High School, Ossining,
New York [Feb. 1995 – June 1995]
o Instructed 9th - 12th grade at-risk students in General Biology and General Physical Science.
Teaching Assistantship. Syracuse University – Dept. of Earth Sciences, New York [Aug. 1993 – May 1994]
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Instructed undergraduates in Introductory Geology
laboratory and Historical Geology laboratory.
Publication
of three distinct lab manuals individually entitled Meteorology (Product # AP6537), Geology (Product
#AP6536), and Astronomy
(Product # AP6535). Each manual was written
with a pedagogical intent toward ‘teaching the teacher’. Manuals made available November 2003 through Flinn
Scientific, Inc. [http://www.flinnsci.com/]. Three
distinct Laboratory Kits made available through Flinn Sci., Inc. in 2004 to
accompany three select labs in manuals: ‘Density
of the Earth Kit’ (Product #AP6738),
‘Lunar Phases’ Kit (Product
#AP6739), ‘Bits and Pieces’ Kit (Product #AP6740).
Professional paper published online in
the Science Education Review January 2003 entitled ‘Traveling Through
the Curriculum: A Method of Holistic Teaching” Volume 1, Issues 1 - 4, p. 139.
PDF Table of Contents [http://www.scienceeducationreview.com/contents.pdf]
SER Homepage [http://www.scienceeducationreview.com/]
Created and
presented Astronomy Course to MHS science faculty in anticipation of and
preparation for new NYS Curriculum (Fall 2001).
Professional publications in The
Science Teacher include “Ace-ing Stratigraphy” (October 2000);
“Craters In The Classroom” (November 1997); and “A Universal
Expansion Activity” (March 1997).
Professional publication in the Journal of Geoscience Education, 1996, v.44. entitled “A Framework for Nomenclature of Glacially Derived Sediments.”
Geological Society of America (GSA) poster session presented at Regional Conference, 1994. Research entitled “Foraminifera Populations as Indicators of Sedimentary Environments in the New York Bight.” Collection, analysis, conclusions drawn based upon the New York Bight Samples collected by the NYS Geological Society.
GSA poster session presented at National Conference, 1993. Entitled “In other words... DIAMICTS.”
Member
of Geological Society of America & National Association of GeoScience
Teachers.
Volunteers
Coordinator for the Ossining Food Pantry [April 2006 – Sept. 2009].
Communication to and coordination of potential volunteers from local
community to fill positions in 18 weekly programs.
Creation
and maintenance of Mrs. McArdle’s Web Page
http://mrsmcardle.tripod.com
Extensive global travel (with adaptation of professional instructional materials).
American Field Service (AFS) Foreign Exchange Student: Northern Norway (Bodø), 1987-1988.
Ardent blood donor
Fluent in Norwegian.