Michelle Rogers-Estable
www.michelleestable.com

SKILL SUMMARY

Multilingual biology, ecology, and environmental science instructor, specialized in technology-based learning and ICT for education for sustainable development (ICT4ESD).

I have worked as an biology science and environmental educator in various domains for over 10 years. I have worked with both children and adults, in formal and non-formal venues, online, face-to-face, and outdoor, and both domestically and internationally in three different countries.

I also believe in giving back, and thus host networking events for others, as well as manage an annual charity event in Paris to raise money for non-profit groups that support sustainable development initiatives.

• Languages- English: mother tongue. French: intermediate. Spanish: pre-intermediate.
• Cross-cultural understanding:Dedicated to educational initiatives and cross-cultural learning.
• Biology & environmental education: 10 years instruction in environmental and biological sciences.
• eLearning instructor: 5 years as on online environmental science faculty.
• Instructional design: Using the Dick & Carey, ARCS, and andragogy models & theories.
• LMS expertise: Blackboard, eCollege. WebCT, Moodle,
• Online collaboration: Adobe, Google Wave, Elluminate, Horizon Wimba.
• Authoring tools: Camtasia, Articulate Presenter, Blackboard.
• Web 2.0 integration: Twitter, blogs, social networking, and website management (Joomla, Wordpress).
• Leadership & management: strong critical thinking skills able to multitask and manage projects.

EDUCATION

• EdD- Doctorate of Education in distance education and instructional technology.
  • All but dissertation completed. Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
  • Thesis: Innovativeness and optimism: Tools, uses, and barriers to Web 2.0 in education.

• EdS- Education Specialist (Masters +36). Educational Leadership. 2007.
  
  • Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.

• GC- Graduate certificate in environment and community (ecological design). 2004
  • 18 semester graduate credits. Antioch University. Seattle, WA, USA.

• MS- Master of Science in biology. 2005
  
  • The University of Washington. Seattle, WA, USA.
  • Thesis: Use of natural history collections in education.

• BS- Bachelor of Science in botany/ecology, with a minor in environmental anthropology. 2002
  
  • The University of Washington. Seattle, WA, USA.

• AAS- An associates in biotechnology and biological research. 1995.
  • Seattle Central Community College. Seattle, WA, USA.

EXPERIENCE:

• Distance Education Faculty:  teaching online science.
  2005-present.  Adjunct teaching contracts.
  Courses: Environmental science, environmental policies, biology, diversity studies.
  Undergraduate asynchronous online course instructio and management. 
  • Ashford University.
  • Davenport University.
  • The University of Phoenix

• Instructional Design & Content Specialist: online science courses.
  2005-present. Temporary Contracts.
  Courses: Environmental science, biology, astronomy, and diversity studies.
  Science knowledge expert, instructional designer, and content writer.
  • Ashford University.
  • Davenport University.
  • North American University.

• Educational Specialist. 2006-08.
  Compiled sub-national educational statistics, data and research on educational development.
  • United Nations (UNESCO). Paris, France.

• Biology & Natural Science Instructor & Teaching Assistant.
  • Camille SEE High School. Paris, France. 2004-05. Scientific ESL.
  • Puget Sound Community High School. Seattle, WA, USA. 2003-04. Ecology & biology.
  • University of Washington. Seattle, WA, USA. 1998-2005. Botany, mycology, biology.
  • The Nature Conservancy.Seattle, WA, USA. 1998-2000. Volunteer Environmental Education.

• Biological Research
  • Seattle Genetics. Bothell, WA, USA.  2002-03.
  • ZymoGenetics. Seattle, WA, USA. 1996-2000.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• University of Wisconsin-SP & EETAP. Environmental Education Foundations certificate. 2006.
• Indiana University. Certified Online Instructor. (>150 hours total training since). 2005.
• Sorbonne University.  Certificat de Langue et Civilisation Françaises. France. 2005.
• Cambridge University. Certified ESL (CELTA pass B) Instructor. 160 hours. 2003.

PUBLICATIONS

• Rogers-Estable, M. In progress. Environmental Science Textbook (eBook) for Bridgepoint Education.
  
  
• Rogers-Estable, M. Enhancing education for sustainable development: Online tools and technology.
  Expected publication: 2010
  
  
• Rogers-Estable, M. (2009). Web 2.0 and distance education: Tools and techniques.
  Distance Learning. 6(4): 55- 60. United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
  
  
• Rogers, M. (2006). Blended-learning eTextbook for the hybrid environmental science course. National American University. Retrieved from www.michelleestable.com/pdfs/Rogers-Environmental-Science-Content.pdf
• Rogers, M. (2006). Blended-learning Case Study eTextBook for the hybrid environmental science course. National American University. Retrieved from www.michelleestable.com/pdfs/Rogers-Environmental-Science-Learning-Guide.pdf
  
  
• Butler, L. K, Rohwer S., & Rogers, M. (2006). Pre-basic molt and molt-related movements in Ash-Throated Flycatchers. The Condor. 108: 647-660. Retrieved from www.michelleestable.com/pdfs/Butler-Rohwer-Rogers-Ash-throat-molt.pdf

GRANTS & ASSISTANTSHIPS

• The University of Washington. Seattle, WA, USA. 2004-2005. Graduate teaching assistantship.
• American Museum of Natural History. New York, NY, USA. 2005. Research grant.
• The University of Washington. Seattle, WA, USA. 1998-2002. Teaching assistantship.

FIELD, VOLUNTEER, & INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2008-present. Paris, France. Networking events abroad for expatriates, and charity drives.
  • I volunteer time for and manage an annual charity event to raise money
    for non-profit groups that support sustainable development initiatives.
    
• 2006. France. Field courses in edible wild plants under François Couplan.
• 2004. Paris, France. Herbarium organization. Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle
• 2001. Panama. Field ethnobotany course. Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation.
• 2000. Mexico. Study of plants and animals used for natural dyes in local weavings.
• 1998-2000. WA, USA. Volunteer stewardship and nature docent. The Nature Conservancy.

MEMBERSHIP

• (EDEN) European and Distance E-learning Network
• (AECT) Association for Educational Communications and Technology
• (USDLA) United States Distance Learning Association
• (NAAEE) North American Association for Environmental Education