Cambie Jones
Middle School Science Teacher
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and highly qualified middle school Science Teacher with 18 years of experience teaching general science, earth science, physics and biology concepts to pupils. Plans and delivers science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fresh Start Academy Middle School
East Orange, NJ
09.2008 - Current
- Teach Life, Physical, and Earth Science with a strong emphasis in science literacy and technology
- Incorporate with all lessons a STEM approach to allow students to express their innovative talents
- Relate all lessons to real life situations in order for the student to apply the knowledge outside of the classroom
- Conduct after school science test prep for 8th graders in preparation for the state exam
- Incorporate a constructivist approach to teaching that implements student centered learning activities, by acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership and creating positive learning opportunities
- Stress the importance of science in helping the students understand the world in which they live by incorporating current events in the areas of science and technology
- 1st and 2nd place winners of the East Orange District STEM Fair three years in a row
- Of school robotics club.
Grade Science Teacher
Vail Ranch Middle School
Temecula, CA
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught life science and facilitated hands-on lab experiments to complement lessons
- Lessons were integrated with Power Point presentations to maintain student interest and participation
- Maintained a student-learning environment, where students conducted research projects on concepts learned
- Developed parental relationships to assist in the students optimal learning potential
- Maintained a teacher website where students and parents could check the weekly agenda, assignments, tests, and projects
Mt. Vernon School
Newark, NJ
- 01.2006
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest to maximize individual learning within the science classroom
- Integrated computer resources, including science software and internet usage to promote interactive learning
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities
- 8th grade yearbook advisor – collaborated with students in developing and putting together their yearbook using new computer software that contained original student work
- After school GEPA science tutor – by conducting GEPA tutoring twice a week, our GEPA (Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment) science score increased from 50% - 59% in the 2005, school year
- Apart of a research based program called Striving Readers through the National Urban Alliance that integrates reading strategies in the science classroom.
Education
Doctorate of Organizational Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZMaster’s - Instructional Technology
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, ILBS - Biology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJStandard New Jersey Elementary Teacher Certification - undefined
Middle School Science Certification - undefined
Skills
Student records management
undefinedAdditional Information
- Awards & Honors: , National Science Scholars Award Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities Women in Politics Project Award – Rutgers University, New Brunswick Professional Affiliation: National Association of University Women North Jersey Branch
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 members in the development of the district's science fair program encouraging student participation and showcasing their research and scientific discoveries.
- Recognized as "Teacher of the Year" within the East Orange School District for exemplary performance and dedication to students' academic growth and personal development. 2017
Affiliations
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) - Member since [2005]
National Association of University Women (NAUW) - Member since [2017]
North Jersey Branch
Timeline
Fresh Start Academy Middle School
09.2008 - Current
Grade Science Teacher
Vail Ranch Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Mt. Vernon School
- 01.2006
Doctorate of Organizational Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Master’s - Instructional Technology
American Intercontinental University
BS - Biology
Bloomfield College
Standard New Jersey Elementary Teacher Certification - undefined
Middle School Science Certification - undefined
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