Giselle Wagstaff
Elgin,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kelly Mill MedPro Middle School, adept in instructional planning and technology integration. Excelled in enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching methods and multimedia integration, achieving significant improvements in student performance. Skilled in verbal communication and classroom management, effectively supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Kelly Mill MedPro Middle School
Columbia, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans in science for middle school students in a magnet program.
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and hands-on exploration through project-based and experiential learning.
- Integrate advanced instructional strategies and technologies to challenge and support a diverse group of learners.
- Design and evaluate assessments, including rubrics for creative and group projects, to measure student understanding and skill development.
- Align teaching with state and national standards, including the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Science Standards.
- Analyze student performance data from formative and summative assessments to identify trends, inform instruction, and differentiate learning to meet diverse needs.
- Participate in professional development to stay current on innovative teaching methods, classroom technologies, and curriculum trends.
- Organize and supervise extracurricular science activities, including clubs, field trips, and competitions.
Virtual Science Teacher
Weld North Education
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Orient students to their coursework and communicate course and school requirements
- Provide instruction via chat, phone, email, and virtual white board systems
- Conduct 1-on-1 tutoring sessions through web conferencing and virtual white board systems
- Communicate with parents, school administrators, and clients
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in accordance with school policy.
Science Teacher
PACE Center for Girls
Winter Park, USA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed classroom curricula based on Next Generation Science Standards, utilizing active learning through hands on activities, technology-based labs, and student driven projects
- Analyzed data from state and school level ability and achievement tests and prepared reports to determine students’ strengths and areas of need and set academic goals
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests through differentiation and to provide disabled students with assistive supports
- Served in various roles to support the school; for example, served as testing coordinator for a 6-month period and as a peer trainer on PACE Impacts
Housing Case Manager
Aspire Health Partners
Orlando, USA
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Met with up to 43 clients on an individual basis and assisted with gaining stability by assisting with finding housing, employment, higher education, and other opportunities
- Led Life Management Skills, Active Listening, Communication, and Health Education educational groups for 15-20 clients at a time
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies - Life and Biomedical Science, Physical Science, Health Science
The University of Central Florida
12.2014
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional planning
- Student support
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Reporting and documentation
- Instruction modifications
- Multimedia integration
- Data entry and tracking
- Data entry and recordkeeping
Timeline
Science Teacher
Kelly Mill MedPro Middle School
01.2023 - Current
Virtual Science Teacher
Weld North Education
09.2020 - 01.2021
Science Teacher
PACE Center for Girls
01.2018 - 06.2020
Housing Case Manager
Aspire Health Partners
09.2015 - 01.2018
Interdisciplinary Studies - Life and Biomedical Science, Physical Science, Health Science
The University of Central Florida
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