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David Reynolds

Mt. Laurel,NJ

Summary

Eighth Grade Science Teacher at Camden Charter School Network, adept at fostering critical thinking and enhancing parent-teacher communication. Successfully implemented differentiated instruction, improving student engagement through hands-on experiments and STEM projects. Mentored new educators, promoting effective teaching strategies and cross-curricular connections to optimize learning outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Camden Charter School Network
08.2002 - 06.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, helping them identify areas for improvement.
  • Differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs, allowing all students to grasp complex concepts.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to track student performance over time, identifying trends and adjusting instruction accordingly.
  • Actively participated in school-wide initiatives such as science fairs and environmental awareness programs, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
  • Improved student engagement through interactive and hands-on experiments that brought science concepts to life.
  • Aligned lesson plans with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material.
  • Mentored new science teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques, contributing to their success within the school system.
  • Promoted STEM education by incorporating engineering challenges and technology-based projects into lesson plans, sparking curiosity and interest among students.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained discipline while promoting a respectful atmosphere.
  • Organized field trips related to course content that engaged students in real-world applications of scientific principles.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.

Education

Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
08-2004

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Critical thinking promotion
  • Cross-curricular connections

Interests

Throughout my teaching career and retirement, I have umpired and officiated New Jersey High school baseball, basketball and football During the the last eight years I have also umpired travel baseball in Cooperstown New York

Timeline

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Camden Charter School Network
08.2002 - 06.2018

Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management

Wilmington University