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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, AZ
05-2026

Master of Science - Physics

University Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE
07-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Physics

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
05-2007

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
Charles Wake