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Courses Taught; Presentations & Training Given:ACADEMIC: Colegio (High School) Marroco. (Caracas, Venezuela). Senior High Biology and Biology laboratory. This was a family owned High School founded by Dr. Marielena Marroco Rodriguez. The school was created to research ways to produce a student with a particular profile that included 21st Century Skills: Leadership, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Problem Analysis / Resolution, understanding and application of knowledge. In order to accomplish this, the teachers were trained to: be motivators, be facilitators of knowledge, excite the curiosity for knowledge, encourage critical thinking, encourage knowledge application, and use group dynamics techniques. Go here to read my blog on 21st Century skills. Universidad Simon Bolivar (Caracas, Venezuela). Biology and Biology laboratory teacher, undergraduate level. Universidad de Oriente (Cumana, Venezuela). Marine Biology and Marine Biology Laboratory Teacher, undergraduate level. Nautilus Middle High. (Miami Beach, FL). Science teacher for 6, 7, and 8th grade. Norland Senior High. (Miami, FL). Chemistry teacher, honor students 9, 10, 11, 12th grade. Florida International University. (Miami, FL). Presenter: Taught a day per semester for an Environmental studies class about the activities and job opportunities at an Environmental Resources Manager Department or an Environmental Consultative firm. TRAINING: In addition to teaching, have tutored and given many lectures and training on various subjects including, Biology, Sustainability, Water Conservation, Environmental Resources Management, Non-point Source Pollution, Chemistry, Algebra, Psychology, Computer software, Public Speaking, Management, and Leadership. WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS: -- Miami-Dade County Stormwater Utility. -- Determining Effective Runoff. -- Development of Baseline Surface Water Toxicity Profile in Dade County. -- Effects of Hurricane Andrew on Selected Sites of Biscayne Bay. -- HAZMAT & Confined Space. -- Report on Flood of October 3rd, 2000. -- Stormwater and Non-Point Source Pollution. -- The Environmental Resources Management Professional. -- Hurricane Preparedness. -- 21st Century Skills: The Professional of the Future. -- Communication Skills: Meta-Communication & Para-Communication, Principles and Application. -- Toastmasters International. Training and workshops on: The Club President, the VP of Education, the VP of Public Relations, the Competent Leader, the Distinguished Club process, and many others. Also organized Club competitions at the Club, Area, and District level. -- How to Prepare and Give a Professional Presentation. -- Leadership & Managerial Styles: Theory and Applications. -- Neuro-Linguistic Learning. -- Colorblindness (Daltonism, Achromatopsia) Explained…in a not too colorful way. -- The Evolution of Numbers. -- The History of Time... In a timely manner? -- Analysis of Biomass dynamics and cysts production of the Anostracan crustacean Artemia salina in a salt pond system in Araya, Venezuela, and the possibilities of developing and commercializing both resources for profit. -- Current State of the Aquaculture and Fishery Industries in Venezuela. RADIO TALKS: -- Miami-Dade County Y2K Plan. Caracol Radio 1260 AM. |