1. Brenda L Schnettler 10709 Bruno Ave. St. Louis, MO 63114 314-423-4231 brendaschnettler@hotmail.com brendaschnettler@hotmail.com Pre-Certification High School Biology Teacher Digital Resume Printer Friendly Resume Philosophy Statement Education & Certification Professional Experience References

2. Philosophy of Education Education involves the critical examination of conflicting points of view and cannot flourish in the absence of free inquiry and discussion. Teachers should be facilitators and help students to use and develop their minds and critical thinking skills. While students learn in different ways, the more a student does something, the better they become at it. For example, the more a student reads, the better the reader they become; the more they write, the better the writer they become. Teachers should present material to students in a variety of ways and allow the students to practice the material. Schools should be a safe place for students, both physically as well as a safe place to express their views. Students should also understand that learning is a life-long process that does not start when you begin school and end when you graduate. If a student can become an independent thinker and use the knowledge they learned at school, he will be a productive member of society. A teacher’s job includes not only presenting information to a student, but also includes preparing them for the world. Back to Main ScreenMain

3. Education and Certification Education Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri Masters of Arts in Teaching, Expected May 2008 Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri Web Design Certificate, May 2003 Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota Bachelors of Arts, Biology Minor in Coaching, Swimming and Ice hockey Certification Missouri Certification in Unified Science, Biology Endorsement 9-12, Expected May 2008 Associate level Coach, USA Hockey Water Safety Instructor (WSI), American Red Cross Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross Back to Main ScreenMain

4. Professional Experience Teaching Experience Related Experience Student Involvement Back to Main ScreenMain

5. Teaching Experience Swim Instructor, 1991-2000 City of Bridgeton, Bridgeton, MO Worked with ages 3-adult Created lesson plans and presented lessons Taught water safety as well as stroke mechanics Substitute Teacher, 1997-1998 Pattonville School District, St. Louis, MO Grades 6-12 Presented lessons Teaching Practicum, Jan 1995 St. Peter High School, St. Peter, MN Worked with grades 7-12 Created lesson plans and presented lessons Swim Instructor, 1993-1994 St. Peter School District, St. Peter, MN Worked with ages 6-12 Created lesson plans and presented lessons Taught water safety as well as stroke mechanics Professional Experience

6. Related Experience  2005-present Elsevier, Inc. St. Louis, MO MD Consult Product Assistant Maintain web pages for www.mdconsult.com, including the help pages and administrative dutieswww.mdconsult.com  2000-2005 Elsevier, Inc. St. Louis, MO Senior Online Support Representative Trained co-workers and new hires. Answered customer inquires through telephone and email. Technical Support for websites, PDA products and CD programs  1998-2000 St. Louis Science Center St. Louis, MO SMART-Links Coordinator Ran everyday operations, including staffing, for 4th/5th grade science program. Taught body systems and basic genetics to 4th and 5th graders. Wrote and edited workbook for program. Wrote grant reports for Howard Hughes Medical Institute  1997-1998 St. Louis Science Center St. Louis, MO Gallery Assistant Delivered 15 minute science demos for visitors and Exhibit interpretation  1993-1998 City of Bridgeton Bridgeton, MO Assistant Pool Manager Conducted In-service training for staff of 30. Created staff schedule, maintained swimming pool  1995 Practical Anatomy and Surgical Workshops of St. Louis St. Louis, MO Intern Wrote workbook for Adventures in Medicine and Science Summer program Professional Experience

7. Student Involvement 2000-2001 Creve Coeur House Program Creve Coeur, MO Assistant Coach Scheduled games Assisted with practice and lead drills 1992 Creve Coeur Learn to Play Hockey Program Creve Coeur, MO Assistant Taught skating, stick control, and puck handling 1994-1995 Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN Practicum- assistant coach, Swimming Planned workouts and assisted with practice 1995-1996 Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN Practicum, Ice Hockey Planned drills and assisted with practice Back to Main ScreenMain

8. References Dr. Dean Vazis Assistant Dean-Education Division Lindenwood University 209 South Kingshighway Street St. Charles, Missouri 63301 636-949-xxxx Doug Raney Manager of Adult and Group Programs Science Museum of Minnesota 120 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102 651-221-4553 Dr. John Lammert Advisor/ Professor of Biology Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Ave. St. Peter, MN 56082 507-933-7330 Dr. Tom Stephens Assistant Dean-Education Division Lindenwood University 209 South Kingshighway Street St. Charles, Missouri 63301 636-949-4658 Dr. William Heidcamp Professor of Biology & Dept Chair Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Ave. St. Peter, MN 56082 507-933-7325 Kelly York Math Teacher, McCluer North 3434 Wismer Overland, MO 63114 Back to Main ScreenMain

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