Robin McMullen

Address Bergstrasse 85 Email Phone Personal

70771 Echterdingen Germany mcmullen413@gmail.com +49(0)15254144638

Female, married, teaching couple, one dependent age 14 US citizen Date of Birth: March 30, 1972

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PROFESSIONAL CLEAR TEACHING CREDENTIALS Multiple Subject K-8 Supplement in Music and Science Single Subject Science: Biological Sciences 6-12 Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis (CLAD) California State University Chico, Chico, California USA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Wildlife Humboldt State University, Arcata, California USA ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, Fine Arts Columbia College, Columbia, California USA 2003

1996

1991

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Professional Teaching History

MYP Science, Math and Technology Teacher August 2011-Present International School of Stuttgart, Sindelfingen Campus ! Created real-world projects, integrating computer and design technology. ! Created inter-disciplinary units. Science and Technology Coordinator International School of Stuttgart, Sindelfingen Campus ! Designing guidelines for best practices for Science curriculum delivery K-5 ! Rewriting science curriculum scope and sequence for primary years. ! Responsible for the ordering for and creation of our new science laboratory classroom. ! Created and launched new school wide Internet portal. ! Trained and assisted staff in the creation of personal websites and linked sites to the school portal. ! Member of ISS Sindelfingen Leadership Team. PYP Music Teacher International School of Stuttgart, Degerloch Campus August 2010-August 2011 ! Integrated music into the units of inquiry to foster cross-curricular connections. ! Created interdisciplinary units integrating music and technology, music and design technology, music and math, and music and science.

Middle School Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator August 2007-June 2009 Virtual Academy Middle School, Maui, Hawaii USA ! Taught courses in science, technology, and art in a synchronous virtual classroom environment using Adobe Connect Pro web conferencing software. ! Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of students of multiple grade levels and abilities. ! Created and implemented age appropriate thematic art units to immerse students in various art styles including the mediums and techniques used. Units culminated with the students creating original pieces of artwork in the studied style. ! Instructed students on responsible use of technology, evaluating websites, research techniques and proper citation, website design and utilizing web 2.0 tools to increase productivity and creativity in other courses. ! Promoted conceptual understanding through inquiry-based instruction. ! Assisted students with Science Fair projects including locating proper forms and procedures for their local Science Fair, experiment design, analysis and presentation.

Curriculum Coordinator
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Created and distributed science kits enabling distance learners to conduct hands on laboratory experiments during synchronous class time. Coordinated and oversaw the selection of textbooks and curriculum materials. Established process and implementation timelines, presented benefits of new curriculum to teachers, and coordinated ordering of textbooks and supplies. Designed course schedule, independent assignment time, collaborative student group time and synchronous instructional time to accommodate students in all US time zones. Trained new teachers in operational procedures and use of web conferencing technology.

Science Teacher August 2003- July 2007 Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii USA ! Sciences courses taught included AP Biology, Biology, Marine Science, and Physical Science. ! Proposed and implemented the Advanced Placement Biology program including successful accreditation from College Board. ! Taught differentiated lessons designed to reach all students in heterogeneous classes that included a wide range of students including ELL (English Language Learner), 504 behavioral, and Special Education students. ! Applied SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) strategies to assist ELL students in mastering both content and language in a demanding science course. ! Collaborated with team teachers in the Smaller Learning Communities program designed to improve student teamwork through project based, cross-curricular units.

Extracurricular
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Created and organized The History of Science Club. Lead club members on an educational tour through Switzerland and Italy, requiring lesson planning, logistics and fundraising.

Other Work Experience

Artist 2003-2006 Lahaina Arts Society, Lahaina, Hawaii USA Biological Technician 1993-2003 USDA Forest Service, Plumas, Sierra, and Stanislaus National Forest, California USA

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Professional Development

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MYP Categories 1&2, Technology IB workshop with an emphasis of putting program into practice. Google Apps for Education Training Completed training on using the Google Apps suite in an educational environment; setting up and customizing Google Apps for school use, training and collaborating with staff and students, developing school and class websites, email and document sharing. Atlas Rubicon Advanced Training Training in Atlas Curriculum Mapping, including Scope and Sequence curriculum alignment, review and analysis tools. ECIS ESL and Mother Tongue Conference March 2011 Dusseldorf, Germany Attended conference addressing language issues in international schools. Advanced Placement Summer Institute-Biology College Board, University of Hawaii Manoa Completed 30-plus hours of professional development to enhance the teaching of AP Biology course. Became a member of an extended learning community of fellow AP Biology teachers. Differentiated Instruction professional development series Completed series of courses focused on creating differentiated lessons, accommodating all learners and lesson planning for the inclusion classroom. Modern Art Lecture Series Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center Completed modern art courses on artistic movements, artists, and history

Language Skills

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German, FOCUS Language School beginning courses (2) Spanish, high school and college courses

Computer Skills
Proficient user of Macintosh and PC platforms Website design and development Applications: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher Adobe Photoshop Adobe Connect (web conferencing) Adobe Dreamweaver Web 2.0 applications

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References

Tim Kelley Director International School Stuttgart Sigmaringer Str. 257 70597 Stuttgart Germany +49(0)711 76 96 000 KelleyT@issev.de

Sarah Kupke Head of School International School Stuttgart Hallenserstrasse 2 71065 Sindelfingen Germany +49(0)7031 6859780 KupkeS@issev.de

Rebecca Jones-Buerk Director of Academics International School Stuttgart Hallenserstrasse 2 71065 Sindelfingen Germany +49(0)7031 6859780 Jones-BuerkR@issev.de