Charles Wake
Frazee,MN
Summary
Licenses & Credentials
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), K–12 Educational Leadership — Grand Canyon University
- Master of Education (M.Ed.), Emphasis in Physics — University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Minnesota Teaching License, Elementary Education
- Minnesota Teaching License, Middle School Science
- Minnesota Teaching License, Social Studies
- Minnesota Teaching License, Physics
- Minnesota Teaching License, Earth Science
Areas of Expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Staff Development & Mentoring
- School Administration & Policy
- Science Education
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physics Teacher
Frazee/Vergas Community Schools
Frazee, MN
08.2006 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex physics concepts.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional techniques and classroom management.
Middle School Science Teacher
Mahnomen Public School
Mahnomen, MN
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Developed engaging science curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into the classroom environment.
Science Teacher
Nishna Valley Community Schools
Emerson, IA
08.1997 - 05.2002
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Implemented hands-on experiments and demonstrations to foster experiential learning in the classroom.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Science - K-12 Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Master of Science - Physics
University Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE07-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2007
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Quantitative analysis
- Computational physics simulations
- Laboratory operations management
Accomplishments
Awards & Honors
- Lighthouse Award Recipient, 2023
Timeline
Physics Teacher
Frazee/Vergas Community Schools
08.2006 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Mahnomen Public School
08.2002 - 05.2006
Science Teacher
Nishna Valley Community Schools
08.1997 - 05.2002
Master of Science - K-12 Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Physics
University Nebraska Kearney
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
Bemidji State University