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Aesa McComb

Xenia

Summary

Dynamic educator with a strong background in Physics and Chemistry. Recent Graduate of Wright State University's Physics Master's Program. Six years at Xenia High School, adept in curriculum design and inquiry-based learning. Expert in engineering lesson design and technology integration, fostering student engagement and creativity. Proven mentor and collaborator, enhancing academic performance through immersive teaching strategies and strong relationships with students and parents.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Science Teacher

Xenia High School
08.2019 - Current
  • Taught Honors and General Physics for six years, General 9th Grade Physical Science for six years, and General Chemistry for two years.
  • Designed lectures, laboratory activities, and assessments at multiple levels of complexity for a variety of students across multiple classes.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Encouraged rigorous creative thinking and passion for science by designing and integrating multiple engineering and design activities.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Co-coached the academic team for four years, co-advised the Gay-Straight alliance for five years, and founded and ran the "Xenia Trading Card Game Club" for three years.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Wright State University
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed, taught, administered, and graded all laboratory experiments for Wright State's PHY1100, PHY1110, PHY2400, and PHY2410 courses.
  • Worked with professors to evaluate students, as well as to re-design course curriculums and adjust the delivery of content in physics courses.
  • Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
  • Checked assignments, proctored exams and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.


"Mason Science Discovery Camp" Teacher

Mason City School District
06.2021 - Current
  • Taught the "Phun With Physics" module at Mason's "Science Discovery Camp".
  • Designed engaging and interactive lessons for campers from 5th to 9th grade
  • Performed "Science Show" style demonstrations for the entire crowd of campers
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of hands-on educational camp activities.

Student Orientation Leader

Miami University
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
  • Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
  • Provided subject matter expertise to other institutional departments and offices.
  • Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
  • Gave tours providing directions and general information to visitors regarding popular events and places of interest.

Education

Master of Science - Physics

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
05-2025

Master of Science - Physical Science Education

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05-2019

Skills

  • College-Credit-Plus Curriculum Design
  • Online/ Flipped-Classroom teaching
  • Technology-savvy
  • Video recording
  • Engineering Lesson Design
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Immersive teaching
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Laboratory oversight
  • Experimental design

Accomplishments

  • Designed a Wright State "College Credit Plus" Physics Course
  • Received Three "Howard Post Excellence in Education" awards.
  • Received Xenia High School's "Aim High" award for creative lesson design
  • Designed and helped lead educational science shows with XHS "Chemistry Club"

Certification

  • Ohio Secondary Education License (Physical Science): 2023-2027

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Wright State University
08.2023 - Current

"Mason Science Discovery Camp" Teacher

Mason City School District
06.2021 - Current

Physical Science Teacher

Xenia High School
08.2019 - Current

Student Orientation Leader

Miami University
04.2018 - 07.2018

Master of Science - Physics

Wright State University

Master of Science - Physical Science Education

Miami University
Aesa McComb