Elizabeth Sinker Franklin

2275 Sunset Ridge Lane, McKinleyville CA 95519

frankline@eurekacityschools.org 215.872.3722

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

California Biology grades 6 - 12 Teaching Certifications

Administrative Leadership Certification

Humboldt State University Arcata, CA 2016 Present
Graduation Date: May 13, 2017 GPA 4.0

Online Teaching Graduate Certification

University of Wisconsin Menomonie, WI 2010-2012
15 Graduate Units Earned GPA 4.0

M. Ed. in Secondary Education

Temple University Philadelphia, PA 2002-2003
GPA 4.0
B.S. in Botany
Humboldt State University. Arcata, CA 1996-2000
Skidmore College. Saratoga Springs, NY 1995-1996

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Principal
WINSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Eureka, CA 8/2016 Present
Facilitate the implementation of the schools discipline policy to ensure a safe and orderly
learning environment.
Conferences with parents/guardians and students concerning discipline, attendance, academic
performance and student behavior.
Assist the Principal in supervising and evaluating school-based personnel.
Assists in the evaluation of the school program and school-based personnel and to initiate
needed improvements.
Coordinate testing programs at the school including CAASPP, CAA and CAST.
Monitor school facilities to ensure a safe and orderly environment and ensure school is
following school safety plan and procedures according to board policy and federal and state
requirements.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and activities at the
assigned school.
Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus and at school-related activities and
events.
Middle School Science Teacher
WINSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Eureka, CA 11/2015 7/2016
Teach 7th and 8th grade science according to the integrated Next Generation Science Standards
for Middle school.
Provide academic support and appropriate modifications for students with IEP and 504 Plans.

Online Middle and High School Science Instructor and Course Developer 2013 11/2015
WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY, - Saint George, UT
Course instructor for high school chemistry and biology and Middle School STEM classes.
Teach biweekly live workshops, maintain office hours, and attend weekly meetings with Staff.
Developed Chemistry Biology and STEM Middle School courses according to NGSS
standards. course development
Configured Biology, Chemistry and STEM courses in Canvas.

First and Second Grade Teacher 2013 2014

Middle and High School Science and Math Teacher 2012 2013
SAINT BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Eureka, CA
Teach a combination first and second grade class math, spelling, reading, social studies and
science.
Teach Pre-Algebra and Life Science to 7th grade students as well as Biology and Marine
Biology to high school students.
Work closely with at-risk students and students native to China including making appropriate
modifications to ensure their success in the classroom.

Middle School Science Teacher 2007 - 2012

GERMANTOWN ACADEMY Fort Washington, PA
Teach 6th and 8th grade thematic based science curriculum that incorporates Earth, Life, and
Physical science concepts.
Guide student in developing and implementing independent science fair projects.
Advise 6th and 8th grade students and assist with their transition into middle school as well as
the transition into high school.
Maintain grade records, write comments for each student twice a year as well as conduct parent
teacher conferences.
Initiated and ran the School Apiary.

Middle and High School Science Teacher 2003 - 2006

MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL -Malvern, PA
Develop and implement 6th grade life science and 9th grade academic and honors level biology
curriculum.
Conduct before and after school tutoring sessions for students with special needs.

Lab Instructor 9/2002-12/2002

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY -Philadelphia, PA
Teach human biology labs for non-majors.
Responsibilities included prep work, lecture, dissection, and assessment based on set
curriculum, and maintaining office hours
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grants
CAST GRANT (Spring 2011): a $1200 grant to design outdoor educational activities to
complement the existing Germantown Academy middle school science curriculum.
SCHOOL GARDEN GRANT (Spring 2016): a $1200 grant from the California Fertilizer
Foundation used to establish our school garden.
LOWES TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION GRANT (Spring 2016): a $4600 grant to expand our
garden, establish composting bins and procure gardening equipment.
LOOK AT AGRICULTUREORGANICALLY GRANT (Summer 2016): a $1,000 grant to
establish a local organic seed bank that will serve the Humboldt County Community.

WorkshopsandConferences
GrantWritingWorkshop(Fall2004)
Teaching with the Brain in Mind Workshop (Fall 2007)
National Science Teachers Association Conference (Fall 2010)
Conflict Resolution Workshop (Fall 2011)
NGSS Collaborative (2015 2016)
Community Circles Training (Spring 2016)
SARB Training Workshop HCOE (Fall 2016)
PBIS National Leadership Conference (Fall 2016)
Special Education 102 for Site Administrators (Fall 2016)
Breakthrough Coaching 3 Day Workshop (2016 2017)
IEP Compliance Review Workshop (Winter 2017)
CAASPP Institute HCOE (Winter 2017)
Restorative Justice Training (Spring 2017)
IEP Note taking Class- HCOE (Spring 2017)

ACADEMIC SERVICES

Middle School Student Council Moderator (Fall 2004-Spring 2006)

Jump Start Summer School Program (August 2004, 2005 and 2006)
Malvern Preparatory Diversity Committee Member (2004-2006)
Sexual Education Instructor (2008 2009)
Preserve Committee Board Member (2010-present)
Leader of Wildlife Discovery Camp (Summer 2010 and 2011)