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KELLY M. KALETA 22946 Heathercroft Drive, Katy, TX 77450 [email protected] (713) 422-3518 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS University of Houston-Victoria May 2015 M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education with Science Emphasis) (GPA 4.0) Pennsylvania State University 2002 MS Geosciences (GPA 3.88) University of Northern Iowa 2000 B.S. Geology; Anthropology minor (Summa cum laude, GPA 3.92) ~ Licenses & Certifications ~ ~ Texas Educator Certificate (Composite Science 8-12) ~ Automated External Defibrillator (AED), CPR & First Aid Certification ~ TCEA Mobile Devices for Children with Disabilities (36-hours: in progress) Statoil WORK EXPERIENCE February 2008-July 2009: Gulf of Mexico Field Development -Served as senior reservoir geologist for several Gulf of Mexico fields. -constructed geologic models using Roxar RMS software -monitored actively drilling wells and developed sampling programs -worked with multiple partner companies on designing development drilling program Shell Exploration and Production Company December 2006-January 2008: Eastern Gulf of Mexico Exploration -Matured several Eastern GoM deepwater prospects for drilling in 1Q2008 (team leader and project geologist for prospect development) -mapped multiple prospects on new, reprocessed 3D seismic volume; sizing and risking -focal point for development team, interfaced with drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, PPP and shallow hazard experts, and other relevant personnel -responsible for bringing prospects through Shell’s 5-step Value Assurance Review process September 2005-December 2006: Alaska Exploration -Appraisal of Cook Inlet basin: identified and synthesized key legacy maps, seismic and well data to constrain remaining oil and gas potential -Mapped regional 2D seismic for Paleocene, Eocene, Miocene horizons over entire Beaufort Sea for integrated charge evaluation model -Interpreted 2D seismic (prospect level) of Western Beaufort Sea; applied new play concepts that added “Big Cat” leads (>250 mmbo Shell-Share) to company portfolio ExxonMobil December 2004-April 2005: Site Investigation Specialist with Operations Geology -Evaluated and assessed well sites for deepwater Angola -Mapped shallow horizons in complex salt structured areas -Performed AVO and attribute analysis -Incorporated piston-core geochemical data and seafloor bathymetry in top-hole prognosis of potential hazards (shallow gas, water flow, slumping) -Consulted with outside contractors and vendors to ensure quality of services and products April 2003-December 2004: ExxonMobil Production Company, US Eastern/Inland -Interpreted 3D seismic and participated in well-planning (casing design, mud and logging programs) for three prospects in Deep Lake Field, Cameron Parish, LA -Completed new time-depth study; results extended borehole plan by ~1000 feet, decreasing uncertainty in target interval -Optimized ExxonMobil’s risk-to-reserve profile by fault-juxtaposition/seal analysis -Provided recommendations for various joint ventures/farm-out agreements - Worked closely with team of landmen, permitting, surface, drilling and reservoir engineers -Served as liaison and developed positive business relationships among ExxonMobil and various operating partners July 2003-April 2004: ExxonMobil Development Company, Sub-Saharan Africa - Mapped and determined volumetrics for multiple prospects in Chad -Compiled and analyzed offset well data for new depth conversion -Proposed future work plan (acquisition of uphole data and near-surface velocity modeling) to better constrain trap structure ConocoPhillips February 2003-May 2003: Geoscience Intern -Interpreted gravity, magnetic and heat flow data to better understand the crustal structure in deepwater Gulf of Mexico INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE Houston Community College February 2015-present: adjunct faculty instructor for Environmental Science (ENVR 1301) -campus lead (Pinemont) for Earth Science courses, creating curriculum for ENVR 1301 - delivered engaging, interactive lectures for college-level Environmental Science course - formulated a suite of extensional activities that incorporate higher-levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, along with formative assessments to track student performance Seven Lakes High School, KISD January 2014-present: student teacher (Earth and Space Science (ESS) and A P Environmental Science (APES)) -developed 5E lesson plans for multiple ESS units - implemented hands-on, inquiry based activities in the classroom -made data-driven decisions (utilizing formative and summative assessment) to improve current instruction -integrated use of technology into daily activities using word processing, spread sheets, graphing, Internet resources, SMART boards, modeling and simulation, and analytical instrumentation -worked closely with mentor teacher to coordinate instruction and implement appropriate classroom management plans -served as an active member in KISD's PLC, collaborating with teachers at Seven Lakes High School and throughout the district Easter Seals Greater Houston October 2012-present: Parent Night Out (PNO) Coordinator and BridgingApps Instructor -coordinated all aspects of both Katy and Tidwell PNO program to ensure successful operation at both locations (compiled weekly attendance rosters, handled recruiting and hiring of staff, organized monthly staff schedules, managed client intake forms and maintained electronic database) -created fun and engaging assistive-technology curriculum using the BridgingApps Insignio tool for high-functioning Autistic teens -implemented social-skills training activities and monitored client progress through formal evaluative measures Pennsylvania State University September 2000-September 2002: Intro to Geoscience Student Teacher -created and instructed lesson plans and lab activities for PSU introductory geology course HONORS AND AWARDS Texas Education Agency Proclamation 2014 Review Panel Member (2013) PSU Teacher of the Year Award (2002) RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 2014 BridgingApps: Using Assistive Technology to Improve Social Cognition in High-Functioning ASD Teens presented at the 16th National Lifespan Respite Conference, Nashville, TN (October 8th, 2014) 2013 Earth Science in Texas High School Classrooms: A Complex Past, Present and Future (manuscript in progress, submitted August 2013) 2006 Tertiary Mafic Lavas of Turkana, Kenya: Constraints on East African Plum Structure and the Occurrence of High-µ Volcanism in Africa; Furman, T., Kaleta, K., Bryce J. and Hanan, B., Vol.47, No 6, 1221-1244, Journal of Petrology 2002 Trace Element Distribution in Stream Waters of the Gongju Region, Republic of Korea (joint research funded by the National Science Foundation and Korea Science and Engineering Foundation) 1999-2000 Inorganic Ion Distribution and Source Areas for Casey and Silver Lakes, IA, presented with Dr. Mohammad Iqbal at the Ninth Annual Iowa Space Grant Conference and 2000 Geological Society of America Annual meeting, published with Heather Bailey in GSA Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 32. No. 7 1999-2000 Stratigraphy of Neimann's Jesup Quarry and Interpretation of Associated Bioherms; with Dr. Wayne I. Anderson, presented at 2000 Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA), Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), , Association for Experiential Education (AEE), Houston Geological Society (HGS), Geological Society of America (GSA), American Association of Professional Geologists (AAPG)