Diana Escandon
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Highly qualified Bilingual High School Science Teacher with eight years of teaching experience in diverse classrooms. Raised achievement of at least 80% of my students every year by using various learning and assessments techniques to maximize learner outcomes. Skilled in NGSS-aligned lesson planning and delivery, assessment development, and educational technology integration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual High School Science Teacher
Elizabeth Public Schools
11.2017 - 11.2023
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum aligned to the New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to over 25 high school students per class.
- Taught biology, environmental science, and physiology to students who recently arrived in the U.S from Spanish-speaking countries each year.
- Developed and administered assessments to evaluate student learning aligned to the New Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Provided clear directions and procedures and anticipated and addressed possible student misunderstandings.
- Integrated educational technology such as OneNote, Teams, PowerSchool, and Schoology to differentiate instruction and accommodate different learning styles.
- Created a stimulating environment that contributed positively to teaching and learning, demonstrated by at least 80% of my students having a positive growth from the fall administration of the Student Growth Objective assessment (SGO) to the spring administration of the same assessment each year.
- Conducted ongoing data analysis, examined student work regularly, and checked for understanding throughout the lesson to identify barriers and opportunities for interventions.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues, parents, and students to review, reflect, discuss, and set goals in accordance with the district’s strategic plan.
- Documented all conferences with students, parents, guidance counselors, and administrators in the appropriate system in accordance with internal and established documentation procedures.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in science education.
Educational Technology Specialist – Graduate School Practicum
Elizabeth Public Schools
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Evaluated the Microsoft Office 365 training program offered by the Elizabeth Public Schools instructional technology team
- Designed, conducted data analysis, and executed all aspects of the training evaluation to identify changes in teachers’ attitudes, confidence, commitment, and practices related to Office 365 integration in the classroom after being trained on Office 365 by the Elizabeth Public Schools Instructional Technology Team
- Identified contributing factors for the effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of Office 365 training by the Elizabeth Public Schools Instructional Technology Team
- Measured trained teachers’ usage of Office 365 relative to teachers who did not participate in Office 365 training
- Synthesized and evaluated formative and summative assessment data generated from the formal training evaluation and determined the effectiveness of the training in meeting the department's goals and objectives
- Collaborated with stakeholders on discussing evaluation findings that highlighted training success.
- Generated specific recommendations for possible enhancements to improve efficiency and performance in achieving training goals and objectives
- Provided high quality advice in planning, managing, analyzing, and evaluating the training program operations, processes, goals, and objectives
- Communicated the findings of my evaluation by presenting orally and providing a written report.
High School Science Teacher
Elizabeth Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Instructed an average of 25 students per class in a Title 1 school.
- Created engaging lesson plans and differentiated instruction to accommodate different learning styles and students’ diverse needs.
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to ensure alignment with the NGSS and state requirements and promote critical thinking.
- Developed and conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to enhance learning outcomes.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and refine teaching techniques.
- Maintained regular communication with parents to keep them informed of their child's academic progress and to resolve lingering issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Online Learning
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ09.2018
Graduate Certificate - Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program
Rowan University
Camden, NJ01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2013
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Team Collaboration
- Sound knowledge of item development item development
- Learning Style Assessment
- Strong knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Science Content Development
- Scientific Writing
- Research
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- In-Person and Online Instruction
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Standardized Testing
Certification
- NJ Standard Certificate: Bilingual and Bicultural Education - 2017
- NJ Standard Certificate: Teacher of Biological Science Grades K-12 - 2016
- NJ Certificate of Eligibility: Teacher of Biological Science Grades K-12 - 2013
Timeline
Educational Technology Specialist – Graduate School Practicum
Elizabeth Public Schools
04.2018 - 07.2018
Bilingual High School Science Teacher
Elizabeth Public Schools
11.2017 - 11.2023
High School Science Teacher
Elizabeth Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Online Learning
Thomas Edison State University
Graduate Certificate - Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University