Curriculum vitae (abbreviated)
Maria A. Bradfield (née Hillis)
 

Teaching experience:

- Hackley School, Tarrytown, NY (2001-2004)

  1. -Putnam Valley Central School District, Putnam Valley, NY (2004-present)


Certification:

  1. -Biology 7-12 Professional Certification (NYS)

  2. -General Science 7-12 Professional Extension (NYS)


Education:

- Binghamton High School, Salutatorian

- Hamilton College, Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi

- Binghamton University (SUNY), Master of Science in Biological Sciences


Academic Awards and Honors:

- Phi Beta Kappa, Epsilon Chapter, Hamilton College

- Sigma Xi, National Science Honor Society

- James H. Glass Fellowship for Graduate Study in Biology, Hamilton College

- Elihu Root Fellowship for Graduate Study in Science, Hamilton College

- Levitt Scholar, Hamilton College

  1. -Biology Departmental Honors, Hamilton College

  2. -Dean’s List, Hamilton College


Relevant Positions in Science and Education:

  1. -K-12 Science Curriculum Co-Coordinator, Putnam Valley CSD

  2. -7th Grade Team Leader

  3. -Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Nancy E. Stamp, Binghamton University

  4. -Co-Advisor to Undergraduate Research (NE Stamp lab), Binghamton University

  5. -Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Biology Department), Hamilton College


Selected Professional Development Experiences:

  1. -Supplemental graduate coursework (content area literacy, adolescent psychology, inclusion and special needs, technology in the classroom)

  2. -Assorted workshops and seminars (multiple Apple computer workshops focusing on iLife suite, StudyWiz, podcasting, and iPod touch)

  3. -Instructor for district-level technology workshops (integrating computers into the classroom, Microsoft Excel)

  4. -Conference presentations (LHRIC Tech Expo, Hudson Valley NYSCATE, NMSA national conference)


Publications:

  1. -Stamp, N., Bradfield, M., Li, S., and Alexander, B., 2003. Effect of competition on plant allometry and defense. American Midland Naturalist 151:50-64

  2. -Bradfield, M. and Stamp, N., 2004. Effect of night-time temperature on tomato plant growth and chemistry.  Journal of Chemical Ecology 30:1695-1703

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