SHERENE CARTER

izzyru37@gmail.com
702 358-2115
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Biology or Technology Teaching Position
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis in Technology Leadership
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2006
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary
Education
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, Dec 2002.
GPA: 3.8/4.0

Associates of Science Advised in Marine Biology

Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho, April 1999
GPA: 3.8/4.0

Certifications: Biology Education Teacher (6-12), Natural Science Education Teacher (6-12), Computer Applications
(6-12) (Nevada only).

TEACHING and WORK EXPERIENCE

Nevada Connections Academy Reno, Nevada
As an adjunct teacher with NCA, I monitor, guide, and assess progress for approximately 450 students through three
online courses: Educational Technology 7 & 8, and Career Explorations.
(November 2015 present)
Educational Computing Strategist Las Vegas, Nevada.
Developed and delivered trainings for teachers on site specific software at Robison Middle School and Stanford
Elementary School. Provided training to teachers on the use of Smartboards, student responders, ipods/ipads, and
other available technologies in the school. Assisted teachers with incorporating technology into their classrooms.
Maintained and managed laptop/ipod/ipad carts for use by students.
(August 2012 September 2015)
Computer Applications / Multimedia Teacher Las Vegas, Nevada
Planned, delivered, and assessed curriculum for sixth grade computer applications classes and an elective multimedia
course. Utilized and infused new technologies and web resources into an aging district syllabus. Developed much of
own curriculum to incorporate new programs and upgrades available in classroom. Converted computer lab from
Windows to MacOS. Proficient in both platforms. Produced the morning announcements with a group of fifteen
media productions students.
(August 2010 June 2012)
Educational Computing Strategist / Media Productions Teacher Las Vegas, Nevada.
Developed and delivered trainings for teachers on site specific software at J.D. Smith Middle School. Maintained over
400 computers on campus with Microsoft Windows XP and Office. Taught the Media Productions class which
produced the video morning announcements each day. Ensured computers were properly updating and working
correctly and safely within the Novell network. Created perfect images and deployed them to lab and teacher
computers. Assisted teachers with incorporating technology into their classrooms.
(August 2005 June 2010)
Media All-Stars Instructor Las Vegas, Nevada
Taught an after school program through the Greater Las Vegas After School All-Stars program. Students in Media
All-Stars learn about the different types of media and produce audio and video clips for the schools morning

announcements. Once a quarter, the students attend a field trip to a local media business, i.e. Las Vegas Review
Journal, local radio stations or tv stations.
(August 2006 June 2010)
Life Science Teacher Las Vegas, Nevada.
Planned, delivered, and assessed curriculum for five sixth grade life science classes. Taught and modified lessons for a
diverse range of students including English Language Learners to Special Education students. Taught an after school
gardening class for a 21st Century grant. Co-supervised an after school homework detention program.
(August 2003 June 2005)
Pre-Service Teacher Internship Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Richland, WA
Assisted research scientists with protein separation of ovarian cancer cell membranes in the proteomics laboratory.
Gained experience with gel electrophoresis, western blots, chemiluminescence, and a variety of scientific tools.
Developed a complete lesson module for middle school science students that corresponded to the work being done in
the lab.
(June - August 2002)
Stockroom worker Idaho State University, Biology Stockroom, Pocatello, Idaho.
Gathered lab equipment, prepared media, mixed reagents for all university labs. Became familiar with many lab
procedures and techniques.
(January 2002 - May 2002)
Firefighter Bureau of Land Management, Burley, Idaho.
Took preparatory classes on weather conditions and behavior, fuel types, and fire behavior. Extinguished wildland
fires.
(June 2001 - August 2001)
Volunteer New England Aquarium & Whale Watch, Boston, Massachusetts.
Prepared North Atlantic fish food, maintained tanks, observed and documented fish behavior, answered passenger
questions about whales and live-well organisms, helped children handle crabs and sea squirts.
(January 1997 - October 1997)
ACTIVITIES
- Las Vegas Desert Chorale Choir Member (2007-2010)
- NSTA Member (2002- 2005)

- Elementary subject tutor (2009-2010)

- Scuba Certified (1997)
REFERENCES

Ms. Elena Baker, Principal

*Supervisor for 3 years Most Current
Robison Middle School
825 Marion Drive
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
702.799.7300 x 4100
Ms. Jacqueline Lee-Sit, Assistant Principal
Robison Middle School
825 Marion Drive
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
702.799.7300 x 4200

Ms. Maria Lopez, Office Manager

Worked with for 3 years
Robison Middle School
825 Marion Drive
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
702.799.7300 x 4100