Bonnie Wilson
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Enthisiastic educator with 25 years of experience in teaching middle school STEM and high school Integrated Science, dedicated to inspiring students through innovative curricula and engaging learning environments. Expertise in cultivating enthusiasm for learning by building individual connections and delivering fun, educational lessons. Committed to fostering a passion for science that empowers students to explore and excel in academic pursuits. Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring all students thrive.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle level (Grades 6/7) STEM teacher
Springer Middle School
09.2018 - 12.2024
Middle level (Grades 7/8) STEM teacher
Talley Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2018
Integrated Science Teacher
Brandywine High School
09.2006 - 06.2015
Sixth grade Science and Language Arts teacher
P.S. duPont Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2006
First grade teacher
Carrcroft Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2001
Education
Masters of Integrated Science -
University of Pennsylvania
12.2010
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.1999
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based instruction
- Engineering concepts
- STEM pedagogy
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Instructional planning
- Learning style accommodations
- Student engagement and support
- Curriculum development
- Classroom instruction
- Syllabus development
- Lesson plan development
- Online instruction
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
Selected – Teacher of the Year – 2005
Nominated Teacher of Year -2008-2015
Grant from Partnership for Green Schools ($1,000) -2015
Grant from Eco-Schools ($250)-2015
Grant from Delaware Estuary (installed a rain garden at school)-2016
Grant from DNREC- ($4,818.19) -2017
Grant from Delaware Pathways to Green Schools ($1,500)- 2017
Certification
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification (2025)
- District Science Probe Task Force (2016)
- Made Clear Academy -Climate Change Training (2016/2017)
- Certified GLOBE teacher (2016)
- National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescent Science (2004-2014, 2014-2024)
- NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards Teacher Leader Program) cohort II (2015-2016)
- Longwood Gardens Course- Intro and Grow Your Own School Garden (May/July2015)
- BRINC Technology Consortium cohort II (2014-2015)
- Teacher Internship for Renewable Energy -Delaware Technical College (Summer 2014)
- AP Environmental Science Institute (2009, 2010, 2013)
- Certifications: K-6 general education, 6-9 science, 6-12 Integrated Science, and 6-12 Technology Education
Timeline
Middle level (Grades 6/7) STEM teacher
Springer Middle School
09.2018 - 12.2024
Middle level (Grades 7/8) STEM teacher
Talley Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2018
Integrated Science Teacher
Brandywine High School
09.2006 - 06.2015
Sixth grade Science and Language Arts teacher
P.S. duPont Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2006
First grade teacher
Carrcroft Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2001
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Masters of Integrated Science -
University of Pennsylvania
School Involvement
- Delaware Pathways to Green Schools Liaison-Talley Middle (2015-18)
- Advisor-Green Club - Talley Middle (2016-2018)
- PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) Liaison (2008-2015)
- Advisor- Green Club -Brandywine High School(2010-2015)
- Advisor- Best Buddies/Blue Gold Club (2011-2015)
- Advisor- Class of 2014 (2010-2014)
- Advisor - Athletes for Others (2008 - 2011)
- Science Lead Teacher: Sixth grade (2003 - 2006)
- Creator - P.S.DuPont Science Fair (2003- 2006)
- Curriculum Instructor, Co-facilitator, Mentor –Best Friends Program (2003 - 2006)
- Creator -After School Science and Language Arts Help Club (2002 - 2006)
- Case manager/ team member –Instructional Support Team (2001 - 2006)
- Tutor -Saturday Academy (Dec. 2001 -2003)