Alexander Wilson
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 5 years of experience teaching middle and high school physical science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Science Teacher
NOVA Academy Early College High School
07.2019 - Current
- Implemented project-based learning Engineering curriculum including 4 projects for students to apply engineering concepts to and build hands-on understanding of engineering processes in both macro and micro perspectives
- Transitioned classes to NGSS and produced lesson plans in all physics courses for 11th and 12th-grade students, focusing on digitally enhanced classroom activities and inquiry labs as Department Head
- Spearheaded digital curriculum enhancements, achieving 100% pass rate pre-COVID through digital learning tools and activities
- Assisted founding brand new athletics program as head coach for volleyball and assistant coach for basketball
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Rapidly developed rapport with students by communicating high expectations and architecting an environment of mutual respect and achievement
- Utilized teachers' notes and contextual information to infer, understand, and preserve classroom norms to minimize student disruption.
Student Teacher
Crean Lutheran High School
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Designed two two-week physics unit plan focused on investigative learning and classroom demos that led to 87% average for summative assessments in that unit
- Developed rigorous pre/post assessment plan to track student progress across the unit
- Tailored instruction to support ELL, G&T, and Special Needs students, emphasizing differentiated learning strategies
- Implemented multiple assessment strategies leading up to the unit test, including informal questioning, investigative journals, lab reports, and quizzes to measure progress and ensure each student had avenues of success regardless of learning and performance styles.
Teacher
Connect Learning
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Led mixed-grade after-school program, focusing on skill-building and academic support.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2024
Master of Arts - Science Education, Physics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2017
Skills
- Inquiry-based Learning
- New Teacher Training
- Blended Learning
- G-Suite
- NGSS
- Student-Centered Learning
Certification
- California Multi-Subject Credential
- Science Credential w/ Physics, Biology, and Chemistry
- NFHS Level 3 Coach
Timeline
Physical Science Teacher
NOVA Academy Early College High School
07.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District
10.2018 - 06.2019
Student Teacher
Crean Lutheran High School
10.2018 - 10.2018
Teacher
Connect Learning
12.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Science Education, Physics
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
Western Governors University
- California Multi-Subject Credential
- Science Credential w/ Physics, Biology, and Chemistry
- NFHS Level 3 Coach
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