Edward D. “Ted” Altenberg
Education
- M.Ed. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1987
- Teaching Credential & Master of Education, focus on science education
- B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz, 1984
- Honors in the Major, Biology
Honors in the Major, Environmental Studies
College Honors, Merrill College
- Honors in the Major, Biology
- Continuing Education
- Nearly 100 semester units, in various subjects; complete list and transcripts available upon request
Credentials & Certifications
- California Professional Clear: Ryan Single Subject – Life Science, Valid to 4/1/2014
Supplementary Authorizations: Computer Concepts & Applications, Chemistry - Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD), 1998
Professional Experience
- Curriculum Resource Teacher, Coach:
- Gifted and Talented Education, Pajaro Valley Unified Schools District, Watsonville & Aptos, CA, 2007–present
- Classroom Teacher:
- Computers, Journalism, Math, Science, AVID, grades 7–8,
Washington Midule School, Salinas Union High School District, Salinas, CA, 1998–2007 - Science, grade 7,
Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz City Schools, Santa Cruz, CA, 1997–1998 - Science, Math, grades 6–8,
Sierramont Midule School, Berryessa Union Schools District, San Jose, CA, 1993–1997 - Grade 5,
Gateway School (private), Santa Cruz, CA, 1991–1993 - Science, Math and Computers, grades 6–8,
Del Mar Midule School, Live Oak School District, Santa Cruz, CA, 1989–1991 - Science, grades 5, 7, 8,
San Lorenzo Valley Schools, Felton, CA, 1987–1989
- Computers, Journalism, Math, Science, AVID, grades 7–8,
- Technology Coordinator, Coach, Resource Teacher:
- Washington Middle School,
Salinas Union High School District, Salinas, CA, 1998–2007 - Mission Hill Junior High School,
Santa Cruz City School District, Santa Cruz, CA, 1997–1998 - Sierramont Midule School,
Berryessa Union School District, San Jose, CA, 1993–1997
- Washington Middle School,
- Biology Instructor
- Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, 1999–2001
- Certified National Trainer
- National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1997–1999
- Writer
- Houghton-Mifflin, Inc., math brain teasers for their website, “EduPlace.com,” 1995–1996
- Program Director
- EF Language Program, Santa Clara, CA, 1991
Grant Recipient:
- MAIA Foundation Science Fair grant, 2007, 2008
- Smart Valley, Inc. “PC Day” grant, 1996
- CA State AB 1470 Educational Technology grant, 1990
- UC President’s Undergraduate Fellowship, UC Santa Cruz, 1981
- UUA College Group Development grant, 1980
Transcripts, Credentials, Letters of Recommendation, etc.
| Document | Low resolution | High resolution |
|---|---|---|
| UCSC Undergraduate Transcript, 1984 | Available upon request | |
| UCSC Undergraduate Honors in Biology Major, Honors in Environmental Studies Major, 1984 |
Available upon request | |
| U Mass Amherst Graduate Transcript, 1987 | Available upon request | |
| California Professional Clear Credential
Old style, expires April 1, 2009 New style, expires April 1, 2014 |
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4.9 MB .pdf 80 KB .pdf |
| CLAD Certificate, 2001
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2.7 MB .jpg 68 KB .pdf |
| Letters of recommendation: | ||
| Teaching colleague Diane Butler, 2006 | 88 KB .png | 12 KB .pdf |
| Teaching colleague Julie Harrell, 2005 | 96 KB .png | 376 KB .pdf |
| Teaching colleague Kathryn Hirt, 2005 | 96 KB .png | 288 KB .pdf |
| Principal Janet Fogel, 1998 | 116 KB .png | 332 KB .pdf |
| Principal Ron Fairchild, 1997 | 184 KB .png | 432 KB .pdf |
| Teaching colleague Joy Brawn, 1996 | 88 KB .png | 288 KB .pdf |
| EF Language Program Director Jan Hayashi, 1992 | 84 KB .png | 332 KB .pdf |
• References attached (see .pdf link at top). Further references and curriculum vitae available upon request. •
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