Erica Flounders
Darien,IL
Summary
Dynamic Secondary School Science Teacher from Lyons Township High School District 204, adept in core curriculum development and fostering inquiry-based learning. Excelled in creating engaging science curricula, enhancing student critical thinking, and promoting a culture of respect. Skilled in biological science and constructive student feedback, significantly supporting individual learning outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Science Teacher
Lyons Township High School District 204
01.2004 - Current
- Plan, prepare, and teach lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Provide individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Create interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Deliver interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Encourage students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produce engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Education
No Degree -
Aurora University
Aurora, ILMaster of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Concordia University
River Forest, IL05-2025
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL07-2008
Master of Science - Secondary Education Biology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11-2003
Skills
- Biological science
- Chemistry
- Instruction and leadership
- Core curriculum development
- Differentiated science instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Parent and student communication
- Constructive student feedback
- Lab project demonstrations
- Lab management
- Field trip coordination
- Instruction modifications
Timeline
Secondary School Science Teacher
Lyons Township High School District 204
01.2004 - Current
No Degree -
Aurora University
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Xavier University
Master of Science - Secondary Education Biology
DePaul University
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