Anthony Uriona
South Ogden,UT
Summary
Focused education professional very close to completing master's degree in educational leadership and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Career Path High School
08.2017 - Current
- Currently teach or have taught Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Meteorology, and Chemistry.
- My school is a competency-based blended learning charter school that partners with Davis Technical College.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
- Served as a mentor and advisor for students interested in pursuing careers in science-related fields, guiding them through college applications and scholarship opportunities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in the classroom.
- Supported students in the development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Assisted in the development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Developed and implemented a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Contributed to the development of school's science curriculum, ensuring alignment with state/national standards and best practices.
Secondary Science Teacher
Mana Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Taught Earth Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and electives for culture and college-ready driven charter school
- Planned daily lesson plans that correlated to Utah State Science Core Curriculum
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into lessons to create an inclusive learning environment that respects all learners'' backgrounds and experiences.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in the classroom.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson delivery techniques, including project-based learning and interactive simulations.
- Developed assessments that accurately measured student progress toward mastery of standards and provided actionable feedback for improvement.
- Participated in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current on best practices in secondary science education.
- Utilized formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions that led to improved student outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.
- Contributed to the school's science curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state/national standards and best practices.
Secondary Science Teacher
Jordan School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught multiple sections of Earth Science
- Promoted critical thinking skills through thought-provoking lectures and interactive classroom activities.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on experiments and real-world examples in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive understanding of subjects for students.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Secondary Science Teacher
Ogden City School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught 7th and 8th grade integrated science
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson delivery techniques, including project-based learning and interactive simulations.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current on best practices in secondary science education.
- Utilized formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions that led to improved student outcomes.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Earth Science Teaching
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Geology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2007
Skills
- Student and Parent Relations
- Curriculum Development
- Student Discipline
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Data Analysis
- Collaborative Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Multicultural Awareness
Language Abilities
Spanish - Speaks Conversationally
Certification
07/01/17, 06/01/22, Utah State Office of Education, Secondary Education (6-12) (Level 2), Chemistry, Science, Biological, Science, Earth, Science, Environmental, Science, General, Science, Integrated, Science, Physical, 553076
Certification Tests
- 06/01/10, Praxis II (Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests), Earth Science: Content Knowledge (0571), 184, Utah
- 04/01/12, Praxis II (Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests), General Science: Content Knowledge (0435), 152, Utah
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
Career Path High School
08.2017 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
Mana Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017
Secondary Science Teacher
Jordan School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Secondary Science Teacher
Ogden City School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Earth Science Teaching
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Geology
Weber State University
07/01/17, 06/01/22, Utah State Office of Education, Secondary Education (6-12) (Level 2), Chemistry, Science, Biological, Science, Earth, Science, Environmental, Science, General, Science, Integrated, Science, Physical, 553076
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