Hey, wish to let you know that my first teaching assignment in St. Paul was back in September, 2000.
Science Teacher
Arlington Sr. High School
1495 Rice Street, St Paul, MN55117
Telephone: 651-293-6900
E-mail: raphael.lucas@spps.org
Curriculum Vitae
MAED (Inquiry): Hamline University, St Paul, Minnesota (2002)
B.Sc Agricultural Science: University of Guyana (1990)
Certificate in Youthwork: Caribbean Commonwealth Youth Program (1986)
Diploma in Agricultural Science: Guyana School of Agriculture (1983)
Trained Grade 1 Class 1 Teachers Certificate: Lilian Dewar's College of Ed. for Secondary Teachers (1974-77).
St. Stanislaus College, G/town, Guyana (1973):
University of London GCE O'levels Exams: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, French, General Science and Mathematics.
Employment History
2000-Present: St Paul Public Schools (Science Teacher)
1999-2000: Data Recognition Corporation: Scorer
1996-1999: Minneapolis Public Schools (Math and Life Science Teacher)
1993-1995: London Borough of Greenwich Education Authority: Kidbrooke Secondary School: Curriculum Support Teacher
1991-1992: London Borough of Brent Education Authority:
Wembley High School: Biology Teacher
1990-1991: London Borough of Haringey Education Authority:
Northumberland Park Community High School (Science Teacher)
1987-1990: University of Guyana (Bachelor of Science)
1983-1985: Guyana Agricultural & Industrial Cooperative Bank: Field Officer
1977-1986: Ministry of Education, Govt. of Guyana
1977-1979 Port Kaituma Secondary School (Science Teacher)
1979-1981: Charlestown Govt. Secondary School (Integrated Science Teacher)
1981-1986: Lodge Community High School (Head of Dept. Math and Science)
1974-1977: Lilian Dewar College of Education for Secondary Teachers
1973-1974: Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic School (Teacher)
1968- 1973: St Stanislaus College
Professional Affiliations
1. St. Paul Federation of Teachers
2. Minnesota Science Teachers Association
3. National Science Teachers Association
4. American Chemical Society
Professional Development
1. University of Minnesota/St. Paul Public Schools Science Research Institute (June, 2008).
2. PENN STATE, Lehigh Valley: CHANCE (Connecting Humans and Nature through Computer Experiences) Field Course in Biodiversity--Costa Rica (Summer 2007)
3. University of Minnesota: Secondary Catalyst Summer Institute: "Architecture of Life--(2006)
4. St. Paul Public Schools: Science Standards Alignment (Phase II) Reflective Teaching Group--(2005-06)
5. St Paul Public Schools: Science Standards Alignment Reflective Teaching Group--(2004-05)
6. Minnesota Department of Education (MDE): MCA HS-Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment High School Storyboard Review Advisory Panel--(August, 2005)
7. 3M TWIST Teacher Program (Teachers Working in Science and Technology)-Summer 2004
Academic Grants
1. Toyota Tapestry :2003
2. Association of Principals and Metlife Foundation:2003.
Academic Awards
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2004)
- 1990: The Winston J Phillips Award for the runner-up graduating student in the Faculty of Agriculture
- 1990: The Guyana National Engineering Corporation Award for the best graduating student in the Faculty of Agriculture, in Agricultural Engineering and Agro-Meteorology
- 1989: The Ministry of Agriculture Award for the best third year student in the faculty of Agriculture (Universty of Guyana)
- 1989: The Bernard Gonsalves Memorial Award donated by the Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society for the best full-time student, other than the holder of a scholarship
- 1989: The Guyana Mining Enterprise Book Award for the best Third year student in the Faculty of Agriculture, in Animal Science
- 1989: The Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation Book Award for the best Third Year student in Animal Health.
- 1989: University of Guyana Award (Based on outstanding performance at the annual University Examinations)
- 1988: The Guyana National Trading Corporation Award for the best Second Year Student
- 1988: University of Guyana Award (Based on outstanding performance at the annual University Examinations)
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