Teresa Dobler

Teaching Experience

Teresa's students investigating a combine sewer overflow during a field trip to the river.

Teresa is currently in her third year teaching 6th grade Science in a city Public Charter School. Her class is a survey class, meaning that students are exposed to a broad range of Scientific concepts, including ecosystems, light and sound, landforms, electromagnetism, and DNA and heredity. Students participate in small group work, including labs, Socratic style discussions, and other Scientific explorations on a regular basis.

Before her current position, Teresa student taught in an integrated 3rd grade classroom and a self-contained 12:1:1 classroom with students in grades 3-5. She also spent several years subbing for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), working with students ranging from age 3 to age 21. These experiences helped shape her understanding of differentiation and her desire to teach through hands-on and interactive learning activities rather than reading to memorize vocabulary.

Educational Background

Teresa graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo in May 2010 with a BSED in Childhood and Special Education and a BA in Natural Sciences and minors in Mathematics and Physics. She is currently working on a Master's in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology at SUNY Albany.

Personal Background

Teresa resting while hiking in the Adirondack Mountains.

Teresa is a nature enthusiast. During her free time, she is often outdoors, hiking, biking, kayaking, or camping. She grew up a Girl Scout and has since spent many years volunteering for the organization, introducing young girls to the wonders of the outdoors. Teresa also enjoys movies, musicals, and art. She spent the past summer traveling throughout Spain and France, and hopes to continue her travels with a trip across the United States in the near future.