Brian Adams
Rockledge
Summary
I believe I am a passionate teacher, and in three years, I have developed the ability to implement a diverse curriculum enabling me to meet the needs of all my students based on their current level of subject knowledge acquisition.
I am skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
I am most proud of creating a thinking classroom with the cognitive load placed upon my students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brevard Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Designed engaging science experiments that allowed students to explore scientific concepts firsthand while adhering to safety protocols.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting a supportive educational community.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based instructional strategies.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by incorporating real-world problem-solving activities into daily lessons, preparing students for future success.
Substitute Teacher
Brevard Public Schools
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Pastor for Children and Families
First Baptist Church Merritt Island
08.2011 - 03.2021
- Oversee all programming and ministry to children ages birth to 6th grade
- Train, schedule, and lead a volunteer team of 150 people
- Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures for the children's ministry
- Host parenting classes
- Plan large outreach activities for the children and families of our community
- Choose curriculum for classes.
Medical Science Liaison
Merck & CO, Inc.
08.2000 - 08.2011
- Meet with researchers in the academic or clinical settings to answer questions pertaining to Merck's interests in the fields of cardiology and diabetes
- Build partnerships between researchers in the academic or clinical settings and Merck which allow all parties to collaborate on research interests
- Train researchers in public speaking platform skills to enable them to deliver quality educational sessions to other members of the healthcare community
- Plan and coordinate activities for national and international conventions
- Broker meetings between the research units of different academic institutions
- Answer questions about Merck products from physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals
- Manage a yearly budget of 1.5 million dollars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL06.1996
Associate of Arts - Health Professions
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL06.1994
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Student-Centered Learning
- Communication
- Organization
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
Teaching
2021-2022 Nominated for Rookie Teacher of the Year for Endeavour Elementary
2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Endeavour Elementary
2021-2022
2021-2022 Affective Rating
2022-2023 Highly Affective Rating
2023-2024 Highly Affective Rating
Implemented afterschool robotics/coding club at Endeavour Elementary
Implemented Summer STEM Camp at Endeavour Elementary
Merck
Winner of the Presidential Award for Meritorious Service
Timeline
Teacher
Brevard Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Brevard Public Schools
01.2016 - 03.2021
Pastor for Children and Families
First Baptist Church Merritt Island
08.2011 - 03.2021
Medical Science Liaison
Merck & CO, Inc.
08.2000 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Health Professions
Brevard Community College
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