FIDELIS NDUM

Extensive successful experience as a high school biology and health education teacher, committed to fostering student curiosity and academic success through differentiated instruction, hands-on lab activities, and technology integration. Seeking to join a supportive school community where to inspire inherent love of science and contribute to closing achievement gaps between ESOL and mainstream students. Results-driven face-face and online instructor with NGSS strategies in various diverse schools ready to help students grow intellectually and emotionally in today’s rapidly evolving scientific world.

• Earned a Regional Award in 2024 for Outstanding Results in the STEM YOUNG SCIENTISTS Contest.
• Designed a biology curriculum that aligned with state standards, enhancing student understanding.
• Integrated virtual labs and digital simulations (Labster, Praxilabs) to bridge theory with practice, leading to a 30% rise in engagement during remote learning (2018-2024).
• Improved student pass rates in Biology from 75% to 92% over four years and increase average test scores by 15% by implementing hands-on lab activities and formative assessments.
• Developed inquiry-based labs that boosted science fair participation by 40%.
• Implemented inquiry-based learning and structured participation techniques, increasing student results.
• Differentiated, Modified and Accommodated instruction in an all-inclusive classroom.
• Used www.learningapps.com, Canvas and Google Classroom to build an online dexterity/engagement.
• Encouraged student-led research and presentations, strengthening comprehension and presentation skills.
• Used Gamification tools like Kahoot to reinforce learning, making lessons interactive and motivating.

• National Science Certified Teacher in Cameroon
• Attended professional workshops on STEM teaching methods and Cameroon Next Generation Science Standards (CNGSS)
• Trained in Virtual labs and digital simulations integration
• Key Presenter at the 2018 Science Teachers Conference where I shared my teaching methods and innovative classroom practice.