September, 2012

Vita STEPHANIE MENA-RAMON

Antonian College Preparatory High School San Antonio, Texas, 78213 Office Phone: 210.344.9265 ex. 118 sramon@antonian.org

9632 Ivy Bend Street San Antonio, Texas, 78250 Home Phone:210.509.4285

Personal Information Born: San Antonio, Texas Education B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, 1999, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, 2009, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas Honors and Awards Educator of the Year Nominee, Antonian College Preparatory HS, 2012 Yearbook Dedication, Antonian College Preparatory, 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year, Antonian College Preparatory High School, 1999-2000 Association Memberships NSTA (National Science Teacher Association) , 2004-present School Reform Initiative, 2010- present

Professional Experience and Training Gifted and Talented Certification, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2013

Trainer, Critical Friends Coaches Institute, Trinity University, summer 2012 PLC (Professional Learning Community) coach and facilitator, Antonian College Prep HS, 2010- present Curriculum Development, Scientific Research and Design, Antonian College Prep HS, 20112012 Curriculum Development, Chemistry, Antonian College Prep HS, 2011-2012 Critical Friends coach and facilitator, Trinity University, 2010- present Freshmen/Sophomore Academic Advisor, Antonian College Prep HS, 2009-2011 SMART Board trainer, Certification: Denver, Colorado, 2009 Instructional Strategy Groups, Facilitator, Antonian College Prep HS, 2007-2009 Mentor, Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program, Antonian College Prep HS, 20082009 AGI (American Geological Institute) High School Environmental Science Textbook, pilot teacher, 2005-2007 Department Chair: Science, Antonian College Prep HS, 2004- present Academic Council, Antonian College Prep HS, 2004- present GLOBE curriculum certification, Our Lady of the Lake University, summer 2002

Teaching Experience Scientific Research and Design Teacher, 10th grade, Antonian College Prep HS, 2012- present Models of Teaching Science Instructor, C&I 4203.901, University of Texas at San Antonio, Fall 2010 Staff development and training, SMART Notebook trainer, 2009- present Environmental Science Teacher, 12th grade, Antonian College Prep HS, 2004- present Anatomy and Physiology Teacher, 10th grade, Antonian College Prep HS, 1999-present

I am prepared to teach the following courses:

Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science Scientific Research and Design SMART Notebook Level1 and SMART Notebook Level 2 Models of Teaching Science

Professional Presentations Archdiocese of San Antonio, Building Professional Learning Communities, September, 2011 IDRA (Intercultural Research and Development Association), Student Symposium, March, 2010 Southwest Educational Research Association conference, Practicing Teachers Taking Action: A Classroom-Based Research Showcase, February 4, 2009 References Steve Hayward, Vice Principal/Dean of Academics 6425 West Avenue, San Antonio, Texas, 78213 210-344-9265 ex. 109 shayward@antonian.org Marlene Graham, Librarian 6425 West Avenue, San Antonio, Texas, 78213 210-344-9265 ex. 117 mgraham@antonian.org