Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer
Julie Helgerson

Julie Helgerson

Johnston,IA

Summary

Highly qualified Science Teacher with 16 years of experience teaching American, International and AP Curriculum Middle and High School Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students to find their inner scientist through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.

Work History

Secondary Science Teacher

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HO CHI MINH-AMERICAN ACADEMY
Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
07.2021 - Current
    • Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
    • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
    • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
    • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
    • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.

Health Career Academy Teacher

KING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Grades 6, 7, 8
  • Facilitate virtual meetings with professionals, -Lead Virtual+ in-person teaching –planning/creating meaningful lessons
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
  • Directed and mentored students in completion of Prosthetic and Heart Valve projects in conjunction with University of Nebraska Engineering Ambassadors.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for 120 students.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Biology Science Teacher

BASIS INTERNATIONAL PARK LANE HARBOUR
HUIZHOU, CHINA, CHINA
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Grade 8 Biology and Grade 9; Students scored 4% higher than US counterparts first year studying in an ESL environment. (86% average)
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of ESL students
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
  • Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning
  • Gave struggling students personalized support during office hours before and after school
  • Honors Biology-Head Swimming Coach: Created guidelines and established for program
  • Head Boys Volleyball Coach: Established guidelines and expectations for program

Science Teacher/Curriculum Writer

Horry County Schools -North Myrtle Beach HS
Little River, SC
08.2006 - 06.2018
  • Students consistently scored above 85th percentile on End of Course Test
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work- including international trips coordinated with EF Tours over summer holiday.
  • Chosen to write, develop and improve Science curriculum for our district. (10 years)
  • Varsity Swim Coach- 5 Region Championships

Small Business Owner

Self-employed
Des Moines, Iowa
11.1984 - 08.2003
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Oversaw long-term planning, staff hiring and training, and procedure development as part of business operations.
  • Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels

Education

Masters of Secondary Science

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Marine Science

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
05.2006

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Student engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Google Educator Level 1
  • Microsoft Suites Proficient
  • Collaboration with team
  • College preparation
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Gifted and Talented Endorsement
  • Testing and grading
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Biology EOC scores consistently top % in district
  • AP Environmental Science-scores above National average
  • Head Swimming Coach: Boys/Girls; Region Champs
  • Teacher of the Year - voted by peers
  • Mentor for graduate student (4 years)- chosen through Coastal Carolina University to mentor graduate students by incorporating their graduate research into my classroom.

Similar Profiles

  • Emma Smith

    Emma SmithEmma Smith

    Primary Admissions Manager at The British International School Ho Chi Minh CityPrimary Admissions Manager at The British International School Ho Chi Minh City

    View Profile
  • Phuong Trang Vo

    Phuong Trang VoPhuong Trang Vo

    Event Planner at International School Ho Chi Minh CityEvent Planner at International School Ho Chi Minh City

    View Profile
  • Vi Ha Nguyen

    Vi Ha NguyenVi Ha Nguyen

    Vietnamese Language & Literature Teacher at International School Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamese Language & Literature Teacher at International School Ho Chi Minh City

    View Profile
Julie Helgerson