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Don Price

@donprice

I've built and revitalized Earth Science and geography programs across Chicago and Florida schools.

I've taught Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, and geography across Chicago and Florida schools, including 19 years at Curie Metropolitan High School. I designed CPS's first Atmospheric Science curriculum and revitalized the school's Earth Science program.

I've also led literacy professional development, MTSS, attendance initiatives, curriculum planning, science fairs, Academic Decathlon, and school improvement planning. As a National Geographic Society Teacher Consultant, I bring teacher training, staff development, and broad science and social studies credentials to the classroom.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Guest Teacher

Current

Kelly Education

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Served as a guest teacher for Lee County Public Schools, providing classroom coverage and instruction as needed.

Environmental Science Teacher

Gateway High School

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Taught Environmental Science during the school's first year in a new building. Substituted regularly for classes without coverage.

Environmental Science Teaching Curriculum Development

Guest Teacher

Collier County Public Schools

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Provided guest teaching services in various classrooms, ensuring continuity of instruction in the absence of regular teachers.

Lead Earth Science/Atmospheric Science Teacher

Curie Metropolitan High School

Jan 2000 - Dec 2019 (19 years 11 months)

Served as lead teacher for Earth Science and Atmospheric Science, contributing to school leadership and curriculum planning. Designed curriculum for the first-ever Atmospheric Science class in CPS and revitalized the Earth Science program.

Earth Science Atmospheric Sciences Curriculum Design Professional Development

Earth Science/World Geography Teacher

Gage Park High School

Jan 1994 - Dec 2000 (6 years 11 months)

Taught Earth Science and World Geography, served as Social Studies Department assistant chairperson and Freshman Academy chairperson. Revitalized the school geography program and contributed to high Social Studies test scores.

Earth Science Geography Teaching Staff Development Tutoring

Teacher/Social Studies Department Chairperson

Arts of Living Institute

Jan 1991 - Dec 1994 (3 years 11 months)

Taught World Geography, U.S. History, Contemporary American History, and Modern World History at an alternative school for pregnant teens. Implemented 'Street Law' classes through a partnership with Loyola Law School and developed curriculum for a Perkins Grant-funded school-based business.

Geography History Curriculum Development