Type Of Business:
Educational institution
Expertise:
Grades five through 12 mathematics; Biology; Life science; General sciences; Oceanography; Planetary earth sciences; Police sciences; Instruction for teachers on how to teach science with a hands-on approach, using the scientific method
Major Product/SVS:
Education consulting and tutoring
Hobbies/Sports:
Interior design; Gardening; Yard design; Traveling; Exploring; Skydiving; Skiing; White-water rafting; Camping; Hiking
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in School Management Administration, Pepperdine University (1988); Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Liberal Studies, California State University, Northridge (1978)
Affiliations Awards:
California State Teacher Association; Professional Women’s Association; National Teacher’s Science Association; Cosee West
Industry:
Education Consulting & Tutoring
Date of Distinction:
9/12/2011
Charity:
Volunteer, Boys and Girls Clubs of America; Volunteer, Local Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the teachers who pushed her and allowed her to teach lessons in elementary school, as well as her attention to detail.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her love for children, and desire to serve and give back to the community.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Adler offers free tutoring services to low-income and high-risk students.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Designing, organizing, planning and implementing interesting up-to-date lesson plans and lab experiences that correlate with the California state curriculum; Relating those lesson plans with current technology and daily discoveries that can be used in our daily lives
Education Certifications:
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Pepperdine University (1988); Lifetime Teaching Credential with Biology Supplement (K-12), California State University, Northridge (1978)
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year, Los Angeles Unified School District; Best Science Teacher; California Representative, Earth Shuttle Scientific Journey; Most Qualified to be Successful, Master's Program; Selected, Oceanography Program, Cosee West, University of California
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Adler plans to become more involved in the community and correct the problems in the public education system.