Degrees and Certification
Masters of Arts, Teaching -Instructional Technology (June 2004) - National University, San Jose, CA
Physical Education Supplemental Credential (July 1994)- National University, San Jose, CA
Bachelors of Science, Zoology (June 1993) - University of California, Davis, CA
Employment
Science Teacher. South County Secondary School, Lorton, VA. August 2005-present.
Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher.
Teacher Associate. UC Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA. August 2000 – present.
Curriculum and assessment designer, reviewer, and collaborator for various science education projects.
Math and Science Teacher. Mesa Verde Middle School, Poway, CA. August 2001 - June 2002
Sixth grade and seventh grade science teacher.
Science Teacher. Iron Horse Middle School, San Ramon, CA. August 2000 - June 2001
Sixth grade and seventh grade science teacher.
Teacher Associate. UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA. August 2000 – present.
Curriculum and assessment designer, reviewer, and collaborator for various science education projects.
Math and Science Teacher.
Mesa Verde Middle School, Poway, CA. August 2001 - June 2002
Sixth grade and seventh grade science teacher.
Science Teacher.
Iron Horse Middle School, San Ramon, CA. August 2000 - June 2001
Sixth grade and seventh grade science teacher.
Teacher on Special Assignment. UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA. June 1998 - August 2000
Curriculum and assessment designer for inquiry-based, on-line science modules,
pilot testing coordinator, teacher trainer, web designer, and
ISTAT (Integrating Science, Teaching, and Technology) collaborator.
Web Design Teacher. Oakland Museum, Oakland CA. March 2000 - June 2000
Part time Web teacher for middle school students in marine science.
Biology Teacher. Ygnacio Valley High School, Concord, CA. August 1999 - January 2000
Part time Biology teacher.
Science Teacher. Lynbrook High School, Cupertino, CA. September 1995 - June 1998
Biology, Physiology, and Integrated Science teacher, Mentor Teacher,
Peer Mediation Program Coordinator, School Site Council Member,
Student Assistance Team Member, Freshmen Class Advisor, Cross Country and
Track coach, Technology Team Member.
Empowerment Teacher. Fremont High School, Sunnyvale, CA. June 1997 - August 1997
Science and Empowerment teacher for students fulfilling special requirements for entering high school.
Behavior Assistant. Pine Hill School, Campbell, CA. July 1994 - February 1995
Teacher assistant for emotionally disturbed and learning handicapped students.
Resident Teacher. Gunston School, Centrevile, Maryland. August 1993 - June 1994
Biology, Physics, Algebra, and Trigonometry teacher, Dorm Captain, Class Advisor,
Peer Counseling Facilitator,Coach.
Dean of Students. McMillin Summer Program, Kent, Connecticut. June 1993 - August 1993
Co-coordinator of program, director of disciplinary matters.
Teaching Assistant. McMillin Summer Program, Kent, Connecticut. June 1992 - August 1992
Director of Math study halls, Administrative Assistant, Student Activities Assistant.
Presentations and Workshops Given
What Did T. rex Taste Like? The Basics of Phylogenetics, Virginia Science Teaching Association Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA, November, 2005
Teaching Evolution Using the Nature of Science and VIST, Virginia Science Teaching Association Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA, November, 2005
New Ocean Hall Teacher Workshop, National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC, July 2005
Teaching About Evolution, NSTA, San Diego, CA, April 2002
Understanding Ancestry and Explorations Through Time, CEEMaST, Pomona, CA, March 2002
Teaching About Evolution, CSTA, Sacramento, CA, October 2001
Tracking the Course of Evolution, UCMP, Berkeley, CA, April 2000
Evolution, Investigating the Evidence, UCMP, Berkeley, CA, March 2000
Teaching About Evolution, GSA, Reno, NV, October 2000
Using Phylogeny in Middle and High School Science (Poster), Evolution 2000, Bloomington, IN, October 2000
Evolution, Investigating the Evidence, GSA, Denver, CO, October 1999
Learning From the Fossil Record, CSTA, San Jose, CA, October 1999
Original Thoughts, UCMP, Berkeley, CA, March 1999
Learning From the Fossil Record, CSTA, Long Beach, CA October 1998
Learning From the Fossil Record, Toronto, GSA, Canada, October 1998
Peer Mediation Training, Lynbrook HS, San Jose, CA, October 1997 Sexual Harassment Training, Lynbrook HS, San Jose, CA, February 1996
Publications and Co-authorships
Collins, Jennifer (Johnson) (in review). Cassit Birds: A Lesson on Genes, Inheritance, and Evolution. University of California Museum of Paleontology.
Collins, Jennifer and Allen G. Collins. Systematics as a Hypothesis-Based Science and its Fundamental Role in Understanding Oceans.Paper presented at MTS/IEE Oceans 2005 Conference, Washington D.C. September, 2005.
Collins, Jennifer (2002). Review: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins. Paleontologia Electronica.
Collins, Jennifer (Johnson) (2001). Anolis Lizards of the Greater Antilles. University of California Museum of Paleontology.
Museum of Paleontology (1998-2000). Explorations Through Time. University of California Museum of Paleontology. Lessons include:
Evolution of Flight;
Getting Into the Fossil Record;
Life Has a History;
Stories From the Fossil Record
What Did Trex Taste Like?.
California Science Teachers Association (2000). Making Connections: A Guide to Implementing Science Standards. California Science Teachers Association.
Collins, A. G. and J. Johnson Collins (2000). Phylogeny in a Nutshell.
Paleobio.
Invited Reviews
Museum of Paleontology.Evolution Web Site (2003-present), University of California Museum of Paleontology.
California Department of Education (2002). Recommended Literature:Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve .
California Department of Education.
Don’t Throw It Away (2002), California Science Teachers Association and California Integrated Waste Management.
Dinosaurs, the Science Behind the Stories (2001). Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and The Paleontological Society.
Understanding Geologic Time (2000). University of California Museum of Paleontology.
Continuing Education and Coursework
Invasive Pests, University of California, Davis CA
Geology of the Bay Area, University of California, Berkeley CA
American Red Cross First Aide/CPR Instructors Training Program, Santa Clara Red Cross, San Jose CA
Nutrition For Health Professionals, De Anza Jr. College, Cupertino CA
Marine Biology, De Anza Jr. College, Cupertino CA
Evolution and the Nature of Science, San Jose State, San Jose CA
Microcomputers, San Jose State, San Jose CA
Workshops, Meetings, and Seminars Attended
Earth System Education Partnerships with Research Institutions,
National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO 2001
Digital Library for Earth Science Systems Planning Workshop, Flagstaff, AZ 2001
Kate Kinsella Reading Workshop, Sacramento, CA 2001
Working with ELD Students, Concord, CA 1999
Grant Writing, San Francisco, CA, 1998
Geological Society of America Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 1998
California Science Teachers Association Meeting, San Jose, CA-1998, San Francisco, CA-1997, San Jose, CA-1996
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Educator's Seminar, Monterey, CA 1998
Biology Forum, San Francisco Academy of Sciences, CA 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995
Association of Supervision and Curricular Development Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, 1997
Conflict Resolution Training, San Diego, CA, 1997
Pleistocene Heritage, UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA 1997
Human Brain, Lawrence Livermore Lab, CA 1997
Tracking the Course of Evolution, UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA 1996
Evolution and the Nature of Science Training, Menlo Park, CA 1996
Technology Training, San Jose Education Network, San Jose, CA 1996
New Teacher Mentorship, San Jose, CA 1995
AIMS New Teacher Training, Baltimore, MD 1993
Field and Lab Experience
Research assistant, Medusae Identification. Bocas del Torro, Panama, March 2004.
Research assistant, Tracks & Trails, Trichoplax. Guam, May 2000.
Research assistant, Vendian Fossils. Johnnie, Nevada, August 1998.
Research assistant, Tracks & Trails. Gump Station, Moorea, May 1998.
Hobbies and Interests
Running, Triathlons, Travel, Learning, Scuba Diving, Birds
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