- Outdoor Recreation
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Music
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Volunteer Travel
DAVID J. NORMAN
Houston
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in biology and passion for cultivating deep understanding of subject. Known for fostering collaborative learning environment and adaptable teaching strategies. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and innovative instructional techniques. Highly reliable and focused on achieving educational success and student engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Teacher
Kipp Mosaic Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
- Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Literacy Coach
Houston Can Academy North
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Am responsible for making sure the students learn the fundamentals of writing meet each benchmark quarterly in order to meet state objectives
- Identify & select different instructional resources & methods to meet students' needs.
- Help teachers conduct student assessments and analyze student work
Science Teacher
Jones Middle School
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Identify & select different instructional resources & methods to meet students' needs.
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
Biology Teacher/Aquatic Science Teacher
Hightower High School
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
- Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
- Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Biology Teacher, ELS Cohort
Worthing High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
- Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Science Teacher (T.A.)
Alcorn State University
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Provide assistance to the faculty and researchers of Alcorn State University of externally funded project development to support research and other activities.
- Support includes proposals review, processing and obtaining appropriate sign-off and overseeing post award administration.
Education
Candidate for Doctorate of Education Administration -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2025
Masters of Science - Health and Kinesiology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2016
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2012
Skills
- Worthing High School Assistant Basketball Coach (2016-2017
- Hightower High school Assistant Basketball Coach (2017-2020
- Hightower High School Assistant Varsity Coach & 9th Grade Defensive Head Coach (2017-2020)
- Houston Can Academy Head Basketball Coach Biology (2021-2023_
Certification
- American Red Cross
- [HQ] Life Science 7-12
- CPI Certified
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Interests
Timeline
Biology Teacher
Kipp Mosaic Academy
06.2023 - Current
Literacy Coach
Houston Can Academy North
07.2021 - 03.2023
Science Teacher
Jones Middle School
07.2020 - 07.2021
Biology Teacher/Aquatic Science Teacher
Hightower High School
08.2018 - 05.2020
Biology Teacher, ELS Cohort
Worthing High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Science Teacher (T.A.)
Alcorn State University
06.2008 - 07.2010
Masters of Science - Health and Kinesiology
Texas Southern University
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
Alcorn State University
Candidate for Doctorate of Education Administration -
Texas Southern University
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