Diana Ocampo
Miami,FL
Summary
Passionate and highly effective science teacher with a proven track record of five years in teaching chemistry and biology. Proficient in problem-based learning techniques to engage students and foster critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to tailor learning plans to meet the unique needs of each student, promoting individual growth in scientific concepts and methodology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Biology Teacher/STEAM Liaison
Mater Academy Mater/Middle High
08.2022 - Current
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Organized and assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events in the school's STEAM Expo Noche de Ciencia
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Secondary Science Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2019 - Current
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Florida's core educational standards.
- Implemented different technologies in 1:1 iPad environment such as Edpuzzle and Showbie to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient SECME program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for SECME Competition development.
- Taught Physical Sciences, Chemistry, and AP Chemistry.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Youth Technician
Florida Department Of Education Vocational Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Utilized standardized tests to gauge student academic level and personal aptitude.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Attended patient appointments and wrote narrative account of events using proper abbreviations, grammar and spelling.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures and submitted orders for additional tests and examinations.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Used various EMR software to input information into computerized patient record system.
Education
Masters in Education - Chemistry Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, Indiana10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2015
Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction - International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Team Leadership
- Proactive mindset
- Problem-Based Learning
- Professional development workshops
- Supervision and leadership
- Gamification and Instructional Technology Integration
Certification
- Trained in International Baccalaureate MYP Science, and,
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Chemistry
Accomplishments
- Nominated Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year at Mater Academy Middle/High School
- Collaborated with several school clubs in the development of the school's STEAM expo event- Noche de Ciencia
- Led class to an average 30% increase in biology standardized test scores during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Led an AI-focused ESOL Strategy professional development workshop in the 2024 NSTA Conference in Denver, CO.
- Completed MYP Science and Level 1 IB Chemistry Training
- SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and Enrichment) Club Sponsor
- Co-Sponsor of Odyssey of the Mind, led the Division III Problem 4 team to state competition
Timeline
Lead Biology Teacher/STEAM Liaison
Mater Academy Mater/Middle High
08.2022 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2019 - Current
Youth Technician
Florida Department Of Education Vocational Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 07.2019
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
02.2015 - 03.2018
Masters in Education - Chemistry Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction - International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
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