Derik Shirley
Shadyside,OH
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering nearly 20 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes curriculum modification, leadership and ongoing data analytics. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students that promote mastery of content and inquiry of new concepts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Switzerland Of Ohio Local Schools
Woodsfield, OH
08.2005 - Current
- Served as Science Department Lead 2019-present where I helped to implement a phenomena-based, argument-driven inquiry curriculum model across district and science disciplines.
- Served on Content Advisory Committees sponsored by Ohio Department of Education to gain insight into content and expectations of students.
- Served as building and department representative on Data Teams at district and building level, analyzing data from a variety of assessments and sources and assisting in the development of district and building action plans.
- Nearly 20 years experience serving students in science courses from the Career Center to Monroe Central High School, including Career Technical Science, Chemistry, Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology and Medical BioScience.
- Served as Building Coordinator for Medical BioScience Pathway using the Project Lead the Way platform.
- Served as Senior class advisor, organizing annual Graduation Ceremonies and Academic Awards assemblies.
- Designed and implemented practice strategies and skills as Varsity Track coach and assistant varsity basketball coach.
- Advocated for the inclusion of STEM and Arts related activities as Science Olympiad and Drama Club advisor.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Austintown Local Schools
Austintown, OH
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Filled in for classroom teachers in a variety of different classrooms at a variety of levels, from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Part-time Science Teacher
Miami East High School
Casstown, OH
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Served as classroom teacher for Chemistry and Biology classes.
- Coordinated with department lead teacher to ensure proper pacing of curriculum to ensure unity within multiple sections within building.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Canton City Schools
Canton, OH
05.2003 - 05.2003
- Filled in as classroom teacher in order to close learning gaps created due to long-term teacher absence.
- Assisted in the development of End of Course Common Assessment to be used building-wide at Freshmen Academy.
Education
Theatre Arts Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Malone University
Canton, OH05.2003
Skills
- Proficient in many facets of Data Analysis and Classroom Integration
- Use of Mastery Level Learning classroom management strategies
- Detail oriented in the development and implementation of drills for the practice field and learning opportunities for the classroom
- Advocate for the inclusion of extracurricular activities that promote the complete student
Certification
- AYA 7-12 Life Science License - Expires June 2025
- K-12 Theatre Arts License- Expires June 2025
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Switzerland Of Ohio Local Schools
08.2005 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Austintown Local Schools
09.2004 - 05.2005
Part-time Science Teacher
Miami East High School
08.2003 - 06.2004
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Canton City Schools
05.2003 - 05.2003
Theatre Arts Education
University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Malone University
- AYA 7-12 Life Science License - Expires June 2025
- K-12 Theatre Arts License- Expires June 2025
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