MARLO EDWARD DIOSOMITO



MARLO EDWARD DIOSOMITO

Address: 5510 South Rice Rd #1323, Houston, TX 77081

Phone: (832) 851 8368 Email address: marloedward@

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2006 – Present AP and Pre-AP Chemistry Teacher/Science Department Chair

KIPP Houston High School

Houston, TX

• Designed, implemented, evaluated, and modified the KIPP Houston High School chemistry curriculum integrating the TEKS, College Board, and NES standards.

- Developed, implemented and modified daily Pre-AP and AP Chemistry lessons and laboratory activities, some of which became model lessons for the school’s grant requirement

- Monitored and regularly reported student progress to parents, students and administration

- Established effective student, parents and teacher relationship through open, honest and sincere communication

- Designed lessons incorporating relevant scientific breakthroughs and current events

- Employed student-centered and researched-based teaching strategies: Socratic discussion, cooperative learning teams, self-assessment, peer-coaching, and science inquiry projects to name a few

- Implemented of computer-based science laboratory and research activities

• Chaired and co-founded the KIPP Houston High School science department.

- Developed policies, logistics, and protocol for the newly established KHHS science department and laboratories.

- Ensured the science department’s compliance to the KHHS mission, policies, and curriculum standards

- Mentored and supported the science teachers through weekly check-ins, classroom observations, and department curriculum with the curriculum development and implementation.

- Organized and coordinated the school-wide science activities (Clubs, TAKS review, science research projects presentation, and off-campus science events and competitions).

- Coordinated the science department’s faculty hiring, teaching assignment and schedule

- Facilitated the student course preference survey and developed the science department class schedule

Achievements:

o Initiated and coordinated student extra-curricular activities in science: Medical Science Internships, KIPP Science Bowl, Science and Engineering Fair Projects, Technology (Infinity) Club, Texas Tech University-T-STEM Student Science Research Poster Presentation, and the HCDE – Energy Competition

o Have 100 % of the students completing their Science Investigatory Project and Presentation, many of which garnered an award and were selected to represent the school in the area science and engineering fair competition

o Initiated the science AP program (enrollment in AP chemistry grew from 12 students in year 1 to 26 students in year 3)

o Co-developed the World Health and Bioengineering course for seniors at KIPP Houston High School

o Improved the KHHS students’ interests in the sciences through various initiatives – community volunteer activities, science laboratory associate, field lessons, science competitions, and science day celebrations

o Presented actual science lessons to visiting teachers, school administrators, and community leaders including Bill and Melinda Gates and the Malaysian Secretary of Education

o Mentored and coached students on several academic and science project competitions, some of which helped the graduating students earn college scholarships

o Helped improve the school’s exit science TAKS score from 82% to 100%

August 2005 – July 2006 Integrated Physics and Chemistry Teacher

Lee High School/Rice University/HISD

Houston, TX

• Created, implemented, and evaluated experimental lessons and activities in Integrated Physics and Chemistry for Lee High School ESL and high-risks students

- Worked with several Houston Independent School District science teachers on the improvement of classroom instructional plans and science teaching strategies

- Developed and demonstrated physical science lessons and activities appropriate to LEP classrooms; some of which were shared in various teacher trainings and workshops (CAST, NSTA, and HISD/HU-LINC Science teachers in-service)

Achievements:

o Facilitated the science laboratory safety training for newly science hired teachers

o Conducted several informal research on classroom climate, student motivation, and learning strategies at the Rice/PH laboratory

o Organized and coordinated the 1st Vex® Lonestar Robotics Competition for BT Washington – High School for Engineering Professions

o Developed and implemented calculator-based laboratory (CBL) activities for both the HU-LINC program and science curriculum department training to Houston ISD’s middle and high school teachers

August 2002 – 2005 Science/Engineering Laboratory Teacher

Booker T. Washington High School

Houston Independent School District

Houston, TX

• Designed, implemented, evaluated, and modified the Engineering Laboratory 1 curriculum for High School engineering magnet students

- Developed applied math and science – based engineering design lessons and laboratory activities

- Monitored and regularly reported student progress to parents, students and administration

- Employed technology-based and hands-on activities with emphasis on cooperative learning teams, critical thinking skill development, and time-management

- Liaised with school, parents and community for various school and community projects.

Achievements:

o Organized and coordinated the HSEP student-run Science and Engineering Camp for Houston Independent School middle school teachers and students

o Developed and conducted trainings about Vernier®-Texas Instrument CBL and Project-based activities to HISD Middle and High School Science teachers.

o Co-wrote curriculum enrichment activities for the HISD science curriculum department (TAKS Bridge Lessons).

o Co-Mentored the HSEP’s FIRSTTM and Lego® Robotics program with parents and community volunteers (The team won the regional event and qualified to the National Finals twice.)

August 2000 – 2002 Grades 6-8 Science Teacher

Fonville Middle School

Houston Independent School District

Houston, TX

• Designed, evaluated and implemented science lessons for grades 6 to 8 inner-city school students

- Developed relevant and hands-on student-centered science inquiry lessons

- Facilitated communications between the learning community, parents and school administration

- Initiated and supervised student extra-curricular activities and events (Field day, academic bowl, career day, community speakers)

- Monitored and reported student bi-quarterly progress to parents and school administration

Achievements:

o Organized and implemented the department’s science fair project competition with 100% student participation (several students won the North District Science Fair)

o Improved the students’ grade 7 science TAAS passing percentage from 72% to 93%

May 1991-1998 Science and Math Teacher/ Department Chair

Dole Philippines International School

Philippines

• Developed and implemented IB standard lessons in science and mathematics (grades 4 to 12) for international school students (arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, general science, chemistry and physics)

• Coordinated science curriculum teacher-training activities and facilitated team meetings and lesson planning

- Worked with peers in reviewing and aligning the science and math curriculum, curriculum team projects, and departmental extra-curricular activities

Achievements:

o Supervised in the development of activity-based math and science curriculum and laboratory for academic accreditation audit

o Initiated co-curricular activities such as Junior Science Invention Day, science camps, and quarterly science quiz bowl.

o Created procedures for the use of science facilities, inventory, and purchase of consumable and non-consumable materials.

o Developed training modules in managerial problem analysis, personal wellness, and values development.

o Advised and mentored students on various Science Fair Project and academic competitions, several of them qualifying in the national level

o Coached the school’s Philippine Math Olympiad and Philippines Physics Olympiad teams, both qualified and competed in the national final round

October 1988 – 1991 ESL Teacher/ Paraprofessional Trainer

International Catholic Migration Commission/ United Nations High Commission for Refugees

Bataan, Philippines

• Provided cross-cultural ESL, mathematics, and science instruction to Indochinese Refugees bound for resettlement in foreign countries.

- Created and taught holistic and innovative ESL-based teaching modules to out-of-school adolescents ages 15 – 18

- Developed and coordinated extra-curricular activities that developed the students’ leadership abilities, morale, and interests

• Recruited and trained Indochinese bilingual assistant teachers

- Prepared and implemented instructional tools based on the needs of the bilingual instructors

- Assigned and scheduled assistant teacher class assignments and conducted weekly assistant teachers meetings and check-ins

- Evaluated assistant teachers’ performance and submitted bi-monthly report on teachers’ attendance, projects, and progress

EDUCATION

M.S. CHEMISTRY (42 credit-hours)

Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology

Philippines (GPA 3.6)

B.S.E. major in Chemistry and Mathematics

minor in Physics

University of the Philippines

Quezon City, Philippines (GPA 3.02; College Scholar)

Alternative Teachers Certification

University of St. Thomas/ Houston ISD

Houston, TX

Continuing Education Courses taken at Rice University

ESC 521 Earth Geology

ESC 524 Paleohistoric Geology

AST 401 General Astronomy

EDU 452 Research in Education

Chem 570 Nanotechnology for Teachers

Science Research Activities:

• Effect of Mechanical Strain on the Resistivity of Nanocarbon Fiber-PDMS Composite; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston (2007)

• Food Irradiation and Engineering; Department of Food and Agricultural Engineering; Texas A&M University (2004)

• In-situ Fabrication of Free-Standing Single-walled Carbon Nanotube-Silicate Composite Hex-Nuts; Department of Chemistry, Rice University (2003)

• SFC/GC Determination of PAH’s in Airborne Particulates Collected by Passive Sampling Technique; Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (2000)

Publication

• In-situ Fabrication of Free-Standing Single-walled Carbon Nanotube-Silicate Composite Hex-Nuts; Advanced Materials, Volume 17, issue 13, p 1634-1637, Wiley, Germany 2005.

Trainings and Workshops Attended

• Teacher Leader Cohort, KIPP Foundation, 2008-2009

• Emerging Leader Cohort, KIPP Houston, 2009-2010

• AP Chemistry Intensive Summer Workshop, Rice University, Summer 2009

• Beyond Traditional Borders Bioengineering and World Health Training, Rice University, Summer 2008

• Various science innovation and research workshops, AAAS Conference, February 2008

• Various science teaching strategies, education research and initiatives workshop, NSTA Conferences, Spring of 2001, 2006, 2008

• Research Experience for Teachers, University of Houston, Summer 2007

• Research Experience for Teachers, Texas A & M University, Summer 2005

• CBEN Nanotechnology for Teachers, Rice University, Spring 2003

• Summer Teacher Laboratory Research Internship, Rice University, Summer 2003

• HULINC-Houston ISD Teacher Cohort, 2001 - 2005

• HISD-TI Calculator-based Laboratory Training, 2002

• Gifted and Talented Certification, Region XI, 2000 - 2001

• Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 Initiative, Rice University Mathematics School Project, 2000-2001

Trainings and Workshops Conducted

• Effective Classroom Management and Instructional Strategies, July 2009, Manila, Philippines

• Technology –based Science and Math Teaching (Vernier Probes Data Collection), May 2009, KIPP Houston High School, Houston, TX.

• Team Building and Mission-Vision Exercise, April 2009, KIPP Houston High School

• Inquiry Activities in Chemistry, August 2008, KIPP School Summit (San Antonio, TX)

• Assessment Strategies in Science, August 2008, KIPP School Summit (San Antonio, TX)

• Safety Protocol in the Laboratories, August 2006, KIPP Houston High School

• Safety Protocol in the Laboratories, August 2005, Houston ISD

• TI-Vernier Calculator-based Laboratories, 2005-2006, Houston ISD

• Design of Various Inquiry-Based Activities in Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering, 2004-2006, HU-LINC/Houston ISD

• Earth Science Share-a-thon, March 2006, NESTA-NSTA National Conference, Anaheim, CA

• TAKS – Chemistry Bridge Workshop, 2004, Houston ISD

Professional Association Memberships

• National Science Teachers Association

• American Chemistry Society

• Science Teachers Association of Texas

• American Association for the Advancement of Science

Community Work and Outreach Projects

• Kennedy Elementary School Summer School Robotics Day -Teacher Coordinator, Summer 2005

• BT Washington/HSEP Vex Robotics Invitational Competition, Founder and Moderator, 2005 - 2006

• BT Washington/HSEP Middle School Science and Engineering Competition, Founder and Moderator, 2004 - 2006

• Texas Adopt A Beach Cleanup - Galveston Beach Clean-up Volunteer, 2003 - 2004

• Houston Food Bank Volunteer, Summer 2007

• Teacher Professional Development Outreach Project – Volunteer Trainer/Mentor ( Manila, Philippines), Summer 2008 and 2009

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