Catherine Arrofo
Parkville,MD
Summary
Experienced with teaching complex scientific concepts to middle school students. Utilizes interactive and engaging methods to facilitate learning and comprehension. Strong understanding of curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
09.2023 - Current
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest trends in education and continually refine teaching methodologies.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Collaborated with fellow educators in interdisciplinary team-teaching efforts, creating comprehensive lesson plans that spanned multiple subject areas.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Secondary Science Teacher
Department of Education Philippines
06.2016 - 04.2023
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and professional responsibilities.
- Promoted critical thinking skills amongst students through inquiry-based learning approaches within various scientific disciplines.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Boosted student achievement by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting collaboration in support of student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues for cross-curricular projects, resulting in a more cohesive learning experience for students.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson delivery techniques, including project-based learning and interactive simulations.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Eastern Visayas State University
Tacloban City, Leyte Philippines03-2012
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom supervision
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- Science fair coordination
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
09.2023 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
Department of Education Philippines
06.2016 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Eastern Visayas State University
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