Resume

• 2016

  Ph.D. Student

  STEM gifted and talented

  University of Central Arkansas

• 2013

  Museum of Discovery

  Louisiana College

  Rapides Parish School board

  Museum of Discovery

• 2011

  ULL gifted cert.

  University of Central Arkansas

  ULL gifted cert.

• 2009

  MAT

  Education

  Louisiana College

• 2005

  ANDRILL

  Designed and adapted lessons and teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.\nActively participated in planning of 7th and 8th grade curriculum\nTutored students in an after school study skills program\nDeveloped and taught Project Lead the Way’s Introduction to Engineering course\nIntegrated technology and hands-on activities into lesson plans for a semi-flipped classroom\nImplemented a recycling program for the school that was maintained by the science club\nTaught honors and gifted students\nDesigned field experiences for students: Galveston Island

  Galveston

  TX

  Baseball Physics with the Texas Rangers

  Arlington

  TX\nTraveled with People to People Student Ambassador Program to Australia

  France

  Italy

  Sicily

  and Malta.

  Rapides Parish School board

  University of Central Arkansas

  Conway

  AT

  Instructor

  mentor

  recruiter

  social media manager

  curriculum writer

  STEM Teach Master Teacher

  I was a member of the Antarctic Geologic Drilling Program (ANDRILL)

  on the Southern McMurdo Sound Project (NSF funded project). The investigator designed and implemented climate change activities for middle school science teachers based on ANDRILL’s engineering innovations and scientific discoveries. As Master Teacher of the ARMADA Project (a NSF funded project)

  I presented at NSTA national conferences her experience and written activities associated with ANDRILL.

  ANDRILL

  Louisiana College

  Pineville

  LA

  Wrote curriculum for Methods of Instruction for Science and Mathematics and National Board Professional Teaching Standards courses. Both courses were taught face-to-face and online.

  Louisiana College Masters of Arts in Teaching Guest Professor

  Recruiter

  social media manager

  liaison between potential students and UALRTeach Co-Directors.

  Assistant Director of UALRTeach

  Little Rock

  Arkansas Area

  University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• 1994

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  Education

  Musician

  oboist

  University of North Texas

• UALRTeach | University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  I designed

  created

  and maintain the UALRTeach website.

  Earn a science or mathematics degree AND a teaching license in just four years with UALRTeach; watch your career possibilities unfold. Students receive early field experiences in the first two classes and learn from mentor teachers while still pursuing their core degree. Why UALRTeach?

  UALRTeach

  Educational Research

  Curriculum Development

  Educational Technology

  Grant Writing

  Classroom Management

  Science

  Elementary Education

  Staff Development

  Public Speaking

  Lesson Planning

  Curriculum Design

  Higher Education

  Teacher Training

  E-Learning

  Instructional Design

  Tutoring

  Classroom

  K-12

  Program Development

  Educational Leadership

  Gridiron Physics

  a TED-Ed video

  View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/football-physics-scalars-and-vectors-michelle-buchanan\n\nAn unbelievable play on an American Football field is the perfect backdrop for understanding crucial physics concepts. Michelle Buchanan goes play-by-play on the vectors

  the scalars

  and the glory of a downright scientific touchdown.\n\nLesson by Michelle Buchanan

  animation by TED-Ed.

  Gridiron Physics

  a TED-Ed video

  Engineering Design for High-Ability Learners. In D.Dailey & A. Cotabish (Eds.)

  Designing Innovative Engineering Instruction for High Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms.

  Engineering Instruction for High-Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms is an application-based practitioners' guide to applied engineering that is grounded in engineering practices found in the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Standards for Engineering Education. The book will provide educators with information and examples on integrating engineering into existing and newly designed curriculum. The book will specify necessary components of engineering curriculum and instruction

  recommend appropriate activities to encourage problem solving

  creativity

  and innovation

  and provide examples of innovative technology in engineering curriculum and instruction. Additionally

  authors will discuss professional development practices to best prepare teachers for engineering instruction and provide recommendations to identify engineering talent among K-8 students. Finally

  the book will include a wealth of resources

  including sample lesson and assessment plans

  to assist educators in integrating engineering into their curriculum and instruction.

  Engineering Design for High-Ability Learners. In D.Dailey & A. Cotabish (Eds.)

  Designing Innovative Engineering Instruction for High Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms.

  Michelle

  Brand Buchanan

  University of Arkansas at Little Rock