Brian Wood
Asheville
Summary
Dedicated Science Teacher with thirteen years of experience teaching biology and earth science. Plans and delivers science content using a variety of strategies, including demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Bookseller
Malaprop's Bookstore/cafe
10.2006 - Current
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Established strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
M.Ed. - Education
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC12-2009
Skills
- Instructional planning
- Classroom technologies integration
- Instructional leadership
- Differentiated science instruction
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Science Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
08.2012 - Current
Bookseller
Malaprop's Bookstore/cafe
10.2006 - Current
M.Ed. - Education
Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Asheville
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