Clark Lindgren
Centreville,VA
Summary
Middle School Teacher passionate about promoting the meaningful integration of STEAM through curriculum development, teacher training, and student instruction.
Desires to nurture students to become inquisitive, creative, respectful in their bold questioning, and passionate, confident, and resilient in their eclectic search for knowledge. Energetic Science Teacher genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about physical science and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of middle school learners. Highly qualified Science Teacher with thirty-five years of experience teaching middle and high school science and mathematics. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th/8th Grade Science Teacher
Kilmer Middle School
Vienna, VA
08.2015 - Current
- Provided instruction for 7th grade AA life science and 8th grade AA and honors physical science classes.
- Conducted in-service workshops to enable teachers to incorporate technology into weather and science instruction
- Served as Chemical Safety Liaison to ensure safe storage, handling, and disposing of chemicals
- Coached Science Olympiad team - team won 2nd place in regional tournament and will compete in state tournament
- Served as 8th grade CT leader - coordinated department planning and delivery of instruction, analysis of assessment data, and management of resources
- Taught summer Young Scholars class to minority students to foster higher-level thinking skills and to encourage them to take higher-level courses.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
7th/8th Grade Math/Physical Science Teacher
Robinson Secondary School
Fairfax, VA
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Provided instruction for 8th grade physical science classes (honors, general education, and special education levels).
- Worked on revising teacher resource guide for teaching science process skills (to be distributed to 7th and 8th grade science teachers).
- Taught 7th grade general education life science on extended 6 period contract.
- Cosponsored STEM club for girls to encourage them to pursue STEM careers.
- Coached Science Olympiad team.
- Mentored IB diploma students on extended essays.
- Delivered summer mathematics instruction to at-risk students and served as teacher-mentor in following years to those students in following years.
- Provided training to teachers and analyzed student achievement data to find ways to improve instruction.
8th Grade Science Teacher
Ormond Stone Middle School
Centreville, VA
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Infused technology in 8th grade physical science and computer applications such as web design and Photoshop.
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of school website.
- Performed as team leader and department chair.
- Wrote curriculum units and lessons for county-wide advanced academic program for 8th grade science.
Middle/High School Science and CIRT Teacher
George Mason Middle/High School
Falls Church City, VA
08.1992 - 06.2001
- Provided instruction in 8th grade science, algebra, Introduction to Latin, and earth science classes.
- Established Science Curriculum/Instruction Resource Teacher (CIRT) position; duties included coordinating design and implementation of science courses for grades 6-12, developing science department budget, providing teacher training, and coordinating with other K-12 instructional leaders.
- As CIRT, created sustainable budget for acquisition and replacement of science equipment.
- Coordinated middle school science fair and mentored finalists in regional science fair for grades 6-12.
Crayton Middle School
Richland School District One
Columbia, SC
08.1989 - 06.1992
- Delivered general science instruction to 6th grade students in AAP (advanced academic program) and general education programs.
- Designed model lessons for county-wide distribution to science teachers in grades 6-8 to implement enrichment in environmental education.
James A. Shanks High School
Gadsden County Schools
Quincy, FL
08.1984 - 06.1986
- Wrote and implemented curriculum for computer programming courses (BASIC language).
- Performed as K-12 Curriculum Supervisor for Gadsden County computer-based classes.
- Mentored students on their science fair projects - 8 of 9 of students won 1st place in state science fair.
Mathematics Instructor
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.1982 - 05.1984
- Taught basic college mathematics courses to minority students receiving additional academic support through Special Programs department.
- Mentored students to develop study skills needed to succeed at university level.
- Increased university retention rate of minority students.
Education
M.S - Multilingual/Multicultural Education, Mathematics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.1984
B.A. - Applied Mathematics, Physics
Florida State University
04.1982
Skills
- Development of quality curriculum and instruction
- Integration of technology into STEAM classes
- Mentoring students and teachers
- Individualizing learning experiences for students to meet their interests and needs
- Adapting instruction for remote and in-person learning
- Providing varieties of hands-on STEAM experiences
- Background in science
- Teacher training
Accomplishments
- People’s Choice Award at Robinson Middle School (2008, 2011) for promoting and improving human relations and for outstanding service to the school community.
- NVCGTE Gifted/Talented Teacher of the Year award nominee (2005).
- Nominee for DisneyHand award for creativity in teaching (2004).
- Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher award nominee (1997).
- Nominee for Teacher of the Year, James A. Shanks High School (1986).
Certification
Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in mathematics, general science II, and physics.
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
When people talk, listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen.
Ernest Hemingway
Timeline
7th/8th Grade Science Teacher
Kilmer Middle School
08.2015 - Current
7th/8th Grade Math/Physical Science Teacher
Robinson Secondary School
08.2007 - 06.2015
8th Grade Science Teacher
Ormond Stone Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2007
Middle/High School Science and CIRT Teacher
George Mason Middle/High School
08.1992 - 06.2001
Crayton Middle School
Richland School District One
08.1989 - 06.1992
James A. Shanks High School
Gadsden County Schools
08.1984 - 06.1986
Mathematics Instructor
Florida State University
08.1982 - 05.1984
M.S - Multilingual/Multicultural Education, Mathematics
Florida State University
B.A. - Applied Mathematics, Physics
Florida State University
Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in mathematics, general science II, and physics.
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