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Summary
Compassionate and dedicated teacher with over 27 years of teaching STEM related courses. Strong multitasking ability, excellent communication skills while also possessing the ability to manage and enthusiastically engage a classroom of 25 or more students. Deeply committed to building strong relationships that foster safe spaces for students to be vulnerable and feel valued.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science & Social Studies Teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary School
01.2015 - Current
- Effectively teach science and social studies to 7th grade students while maintaining interest enabling students to effectively hone learning skills
- Lead virtual, asynchronous/synchronous, and in-person lessons
- Guide and adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of students
- Guide students through science, STEM, and social studies related lessons
- Participate in annual curriculum meetings
- Maintain continuous contact with parents/guardians of students to build and maintain a student centered relationship.
Lead Science Teacher
George W. Carver Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Plan and present Professional Development for all science teachers (K-8th)
- Aid teachers in team teaching and model lessons
- Assist and guide teachers in proper implementation of the district mandated curriculum
- Maintain and distribute science modules
- Coordinate, organize and supervise yearly activities ("Math and Science Family Fun Night", Science Fair and George W
- Carver Day)
- Purchase, inventory and maintain science materials.
Science Teacher
George W. Carver Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Instruct students in understanding and applying scientific concepts
- Plan and prepare lesson plans
- Create and administer assessments
- Record and maintain accurate student records
- Maintain discipline and order in the classroom
- Hold conferences with students and or parents.
Substitute Teacher
Newark Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Execute lesson plans left by the teacher
- Maintain a safe, secure and orderly classroom
- Communicate strengths and challenges of the students to the teacher via email.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Implementation
- Student Engagement
- IEP Understanding
- Leadership Development
- Classroom Management
Certification
New Jersey Teaching Certificate: Science (Grades 5-8)
New Jersey Teaching Certificate: Social Studies (Grades 5-8)
Timeline
Science & Social Studies Teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary School
01.2015 - Current
Lead Science Teacher
George W. Carver Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2015
Science Teacher
George W. Carver Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2001
Substitute Teacher
Newark Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Montclair State University
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