Cathy Neuman
Hainesville,IL
Summary
At Hawthorn Middle School North, I leveraged inquiry-based learning and technology integration to foster a nurturing environment, enhancing student academic growth and emotional well-being. My collaborative efforts and adept classroom management led to significant improvements in student understanding and performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Hawthorn Middle School North
08.2015 - Current
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners; provided personalized support that contributed to marked improvements in overall understanding of course material.
- Developed and implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2014
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
Additional Information
- Member of Hawthorn Middle North's Guiding Coalition
- Member of the Social Emotional Learning Committee
- Member of the GVC (Guaranteed Viable Curriculum) Committee for Science
- Science Club Facilitator
- Science Olympiad Coach
- After School Tutoring
- Attend sporting and extracurricular activities regularly
Timeline
Science Teacher
Hawthorn Middle School North
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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