Dedra Sain
Morganton,NC
Summary
Dedicated High School Science Teacher proficient in teaching Biology and Earth/Environmental Science. Organized and hardworking with knowledge about proficiency-based learning and assessments. Excellent with structuring individualized lesson plans to accommodate students' learning styles. Empowers students through interactive and phenomenon based learning practices. Offering 11 years of experience and science expertise while maintaining high expectations for student success and behavior. Passionate about student success, parental involvement and collaborative learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High-school-science-teacher
Burke County Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaborating with parents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Mentored struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their academic performance.
- Established positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in science education.
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to ensure alignment with current standards and state requirements.
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 1000 high school students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to enhance learning outcomes.
- Increased student participation in extracurricular activities through effective promotion of science clubs and events.
- Served as a faculty advisor for the Science Olympiad team, helping students prepare for competitions and achieve success at the regional level.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
High School Science Teacher
Spartanburg District 6 Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaborating with parents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Mentored struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their academic performance.
- Established positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to ensure alignment with current standards and state requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Biology
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05.2012
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Coaching
- Student Engagement
- Group leadership
- Collaborative learning
- Parent Communication
- Scientific Writing
Certification
- Highly Qualified Teaching License - NC Department of Education.
- Subject Area Content Knowledge Certifications- Biology, Earth/Environmental Science, General Science, and Middle Grades Science- Praxis Subject Assessments.
- Differentiated Instruction Certificate - Harvard University
- Safe Schools Training Certificate
- Stop the Bleed - Crisis Management Training
- Bullying Prevention Training Certificate – NC State Departments of Education.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate
Timeline
High-school-science-teacher
Burke County Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2023
High School Science Teacher
Spartanburg District 6 Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Biology
University of South Carolina Upstate
- Highly Qualified Teaching License - NC Department of Education.
- Subject Area Content Knowledge Certifications- Biology, Earth/Environmental Science, General Science, and Middle Grades Science- Praxis Subject Assessments.
- Differentiated Instruction Certificate - Harvard University
- Safe Schools Training Certificate
- Stop the Bleed - Crisis Management Training
- Bullying Prevention Training Certificate – NC State Departments of Education.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate
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