Amber Fiddler
Middle & Upper School Science Teacher
Canton,GA
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 16 years of Private school experience teaching Middle and High school Science. Awarded as GISA Master Teacher in 2019. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Science Teacher
King’s Ridge Christian School
Alpharetta, GA
08.2008 - Current
- Instructed Middle School Earth Science for 15 years, MS Life Science for 2 years, High School Biology for 5 years
- Developed Middle School Earth Science Curriculum
- Experienced in Schoology platform; organization and ease of use for students; assessment development.
- Evaluated as Superior or Master Teacher in the areas of Classroom Management, Pedagogy, and Subject Matter Expertise.
- Lead and Collaborated on Professional Learning Communities: Best Assessment and Biblical Integration
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Managed Student Body as 7th Grade Dean
- Worked with Discipline Teams to make Amendments to MS/HS Codes of Conduct and Disciplinary System.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
08.1996 - 05.2000
Graduated Summa cum laude
- 4 year Varsity Member of Wofford College Women's Soccer Team
- Received Science and Soccer Scholarships
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa
No Degree - Biology & Ecology, Spanish, Tropical Biodiversity
01.1999 - 05.1999
Fellowship - Science Teacher Education
08.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Student engagement
Testing and grading
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
College preparation
Educational leadership
Instructional design
Curriculum Development
K-12 education
Accomplishments
- Award GISA Master Teacher Status in 2019MS/HS Girls Soccer- Head and Assistant Coach 9 years
- Co-Presenter Best Practices at GISA 2021 Conference
- Best Practices presenter Kings Ridge 2011
- Leadership Training: GISA conference 2019 & Biblical Worldview The Summit 2015,Tim Elmore Leadership Conference 20112
- Jr Beta Sponsor- Managed Service Opportunities both Locally and Globally and offered Leadership Instruction to Officers
- Honor Council & Interview Committee
- Middle School Soccer Coach (Head and Assistant): 8 years.
Timeline
Science Teacher - King’s Ridge Christian School
08.2008 - Current
Westminster Center For Teaching - Fellowship, Science Teacher Education
08.2007 - 05.2008
Costa Rica CIEE Study Abroad - No Degree, Biology & Ecology, Spanish, Tropical Biodiversity
01.1999 - 05.1999
Wofford College - Bachelor of Science, Biology
08.1996 - 05.2000