Biography of Machelle Hartman
I was born in Walla Walla, WA, but then proceeded to move several times with my family (inlcuding the states of Wisconsin, North Dakota, Idaho and Washington) until I finally returned to the valley for college. In 2000, I graduated from Walla Walla College with a B.A. in Chemistry and my Washington State Teaching certification. Following graduation I taught the gen chem labs
for WWC. In 2001, my husband, Jerry, and I moved to the Philippines for two years to work as Peace Corps Volunteers in education. The primary focus of our service was teacher education in science and computers, but we also spent a large portion of our time in teacher trainings for cooperative learning, critical thinking skills, and integration across subject areas (such as math, English, Filipino, and science). Our secondary projects (which became more like our primary projects) centered around environmental education, in the form of youth camps and the publication of an enviromental ed manual for elementary teachers. Peace Corps was an incredible experience--both for our careers and culturally. If anyone has any questions about Peace Corps, we are more than happy to persuade you to join!
In 2006, I graduated from Antioch University Seattle with an M.A. in Environment and Community. My thesis explored networking as a tool for developing sustainability in non-profit organizations.
Outside of work, my main interests are currently our son, Aidan, and our 5 pets (2 of whom came from the Philippines). If I find the time, I also enjoy playing music (guitar, flute and voice), reading, sea kayaking, hiking, rollerblading, and any activity involving water.
Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
2003-current |
College Chemistry Instructor, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
Duties: Teach general Chemistry lab course, Work with two other instructors to maintain continuity between all lab sections taught |
2003-2004 |
High School Chemistry Teacher, AE21--Adventist Education for the 21 st Century, Florida Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
Duties: Teach an on-line college prep chemistry course (inclusive of lab) for high school students |
2001-2003 |
US Peace Corps Volunteer-Teacher Trainer, Roxas City, Capiz, Panay Island, Philippines
Duties: Train teachers in chemistry, general science, English, math, computers and general teaching methods; Design and publish elementary environmental curriculum manual; Organizeand implement youth environmental camps; Demonstrate chemistry lessons; Integrate into local culture; Learn the local dialect |
2000-2001 |
Substitute Teacher, Walla Walla, WA School District
Duties: Teach a variety of levels for absent teachers, long term sub positions for high school biology and 3 rd grade |
Fall 2000 & 2004 |
College General Chemistry Instructor, Walla Walla College
Duties: Teach Lab course (2000) , including pre-lab lecture and grading, for college General Chemistry class; teach lecture course (2004) |
1999-2000 |
Secretary, Counseling Resource Center, Walla Walla College
Duties: Reorganize filing system, schedule appointments, answer phones |
1999-2000 |
Science Tutor Coodinator , Teaching & Learning Center, Walla Walla College
Duties: Schedule, supervise and evaluate science tutors of the Teaching & Learning Center |
1997-2000 |
Science and Writing tutor, Teaching & Learning Center, Walla Walla College
Duties: Instruct and aid students in their homework |
Summer 1997 |
Math and Science tutor, Treasure Valley Community College
Duties: Instruct and aid students in their homework |
1995-97 |
Sales assistant, Traditions
Duties: Assist customers, design displays |
1995-96 |
Secretary, Sociology Department, Treasure Valley Community College
Duties: Record and grade papers, design posters |
Education
2006 |
M.A. Environment and Community: Graduate certificate: Integrated skills for sustainable change |
2000 |
Graduage certificate: Ecological planning and design, B.A. Chemistry Education
3.9 GPA, Dean's List
Certifications: WA State Certification, grades 9-12, in Chemistry
Walla Walla College, College Place, WA 99324 |
1997 |
A.A. degree, music major
4.0 GPA, Dean's List
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR 97914 |
Awards
-Honor Student, Dean's list (1995-2000)
-Band Award (1995-1997), Outstanding Choral Student Award (1995-97), and Music Honor Award (1996)
-McConnell/Kwiram Chemistry Award (1998)
-C.W. Shankel Memorial Chemistry Scholarship (1999)
Training
-Life Guard Training and Certification (expired)
-Tutor Certification (Basic, Advanced and Master) College Reading & Learning Association
-Cross cultural Peace Corps training
Grants
-US Embassy Club Grant for publication of 1,000 environmental education manuals
Foreign Languages
-1 year Elementary Spanish
-1 year High School Spanish
-3 quarters College Spanish (Spanish I, II, III)
-2 years, in country, Ilonggo
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