Driven educator offering four years of experience delivering scientific instruction in classroom settings. Motivated to deliver essential principles of biology, chemistry, and physics by teaching deductive reasoning, the scientific method and applied science through hands-on lab demonstrations. Encourages students with constructive feedback and positive reinforcement, resulting in higher academic scores.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Teacher | Physics Teacher
Jones Futures Academy
Houston Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Increased student interest in chemistry and physics by incorporating hands-on experiments and activities into lessons.
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learners, resulting in improved comprehension and achievement.
Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects, promoting a deeper understanding of chemistry and physics across subjects.
Mentored students individually, guiding them towards academic success and personal growth.
ESL Biology | Chemistry Teacher
Sam Houston MSTC High School
Houston Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Established and maintained an enriching classroom environment where the students remained motivated to learn
Collaborated with other department teachers to create weekly IB lesson planners detailing enriching daily activities
Modified PowerPoint presentations and activities to accommodate the needs of in-person and virtual learners.
Developed comprehensive and engaging ESL-based lessons and activities for students to simultaneously build their knowledge in both Science and English
Implemented many classroom management techniques and emphasized the importance of mutual respect to the students daily
Oversaw a classroom of up to 35 students
Actively participated as a volunteer in school extra-curricular events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Pre-Medicine
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2019
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2016
Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Curriculum Development
Deductive Reasoning
Experimental Design
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate | TExES Science 7-12
Teaching Science to English Learners Professional Development
Accomplishments
Salutatorian of Challenge Early College High School
Primary School Perfect Attendance Recognition, Pre-K to 12th Grade
Training
Mentor of Instruction for Novice Teachers (MINT) Member, 2020-2021
REGION IV ACP PROGRAM, 2019-2020
Timeline
Chemistry Teacher | Physics Teacher
Jones Futures Academy
08.2022 - Current
ESL Biology | Chemistry Teacher
Sam Houston MSTC High School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Pre-Medicine