DENNIS TURNER
Albany,NY
Summary
Dedicated 6th Grade Science Teacher with a talent for building strong relationships with students. Expertise in developing engaging curriculum, implementing effective student engagement techniques, and maintaining a well-managed classroom. Skilled in communication, adaptability, and critical thinking to create a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity and scientific exploration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Science Teacher
Brunswick Brittonkill CSD
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for 6th grade science classes.
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment in the classroom.
- Used the inquiry learning model for laboratory experiments.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, such as hands-on activities, lectures, and multimedia presentations.
Food Waiter
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Albany, NY
05.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Camp Counselor
Greater Glenville YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Responsible for youth ages 5-12 in summer camp setting; approximately 40 hours per week
Head Varsity Track and Field Coach
Tamarac-Hoosick Falls
- Planned and implemented daily practice sessions for athletes in the Track and Field program.
- Organized and conducted conditioning drills to improve speed, agility, strength, and endurance of athletes.
- Instructed athletes on proper technique for running events such as sprints, hurdles, relays, long distance running.
- Led team to win league championship and brought athletes to State Championships for multiple events.
Building Substitute
Rensselaer Junior and Senior Highschool
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
- Taught Spanish language to 7th and 9th graders during a maternity leave.
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction - Concentration in Biology
Bachelor's of Science - Childhood Education - General Science
Skills
- CPR, AED Trained
- First Aid
- Sports Coaching
- Some Conversational Spanish
- Inquiry-based learning
- STEM integration
Certification
New York State Initial Certification in Childhood Education, 1-6
New York State Professional Certificate Childhood Education 1-6.
Accomplishments
- Commissioner's Honor Roll, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
- Scholar Athletic Team, 3.0 or higher
Highschool/College Athletics Activities
- Varsity Track and Field, Pentathlon and 50M hurdle school records
- Cornell Track and Field Camp, 2009, 2010, long jump, pole vault
- NYS Track & Field Qualifier, 2010, 2011, 2012, pole vault, hurdles, triple jump, long jump
- US Soccer Federation Referee, 2010, 2011
- School Soccer, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, qualified for Varsity Team as sophomore, selected for 2nd Team All Star
- Commitment and Sacrifice Coach's Award, 2011, 2012
- MVP Senior Track & Field Athlete, 2013
- Division II Track Athlete, 2014, 2017, College of Saint Rose
- Pole Vault Record Holder, College of Saint Rose
- 3rd Place Pole Vault, NE10 Conference
Community Service
- I Can Ride Bike Camp, Autism Society, 2009, 2010
- American Cancer Society's Relay for Life fundraiser, 06/09, 06/10, 06/11, 06/12
- Community Service, Reach Out Saint Rose
- Instructed Basketball, At-Risk Children, College of Saint Rose
- Highway Clean-Up participant
- Gardened, Delaware Community School
Past School Clubs/ Activities
- High School Symphonic Band and Jazz Band, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- All County Music Festival, 2009-2010, 2012-2013
- Roving Art Show Exhibitor, 2010, 2011
Coursework
Child and Adolescent Development, Educational Psychology, Classroom Management, Education Computing, Foundations of Education, Curriculum and Instruction 1-6, Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies 1-6, Literacy for Young Children, Individuals with Exceptionalities and Disabilities, Literacy for Intermediate Grades, Teaching Math and Science 1-6, Human Heredity, Principles of Biology, Principles of Biology 2, General Chemistry 1, General Chemistry 2, Introductory Geology, Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Science in Modern Society
Timeline
6th Grade Science Teacher
Brunswick Brittonkill CSD
01.2019 - Current
Food Waiter
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
05.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Camp Counselor
Greater Glenville YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2014
Head Varsity Track and Field Coach
Tamarac-Hoosick Falls
Building Substitute
Rensselaer Junior and Senior Highschool
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction - Concentration in Biology
Bachelor's of Science - Childhood Education - General Science
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