Irina Pchelnikova
Roseville,CA
Summary
Seeking employment at a high school with a Science Department that values collaborative, hands-on instruction in an environment that incorporates modern technological resources and Next Generation Science Standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Twelve Bridges High School
08.2021 - Current
- Teach Chemistry, Physics, and Biology by using labs, “hands-on” activities, games, virtual labs, interactive notebooks, Kagan cooperative learning structures, online CFA quizzes, and tests using Google Classroom, Schoology, Study.com, Educational portal Quia, and other resources.
- Western Placer USD
Teacher, Chemistry, Physics
Lincoln High School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught Chemistry and Physics in regular classroom as well as through distant learning (Covid-19 restrictions). Used the latest technologies to promote interactive learning. Maintain everyday virtual office hours to support students.
- Western Placer USD
Teacher, Chemistry
Garey High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught Chemistry to mostly ELL students by using lots of “hands-on” activities, structured student interactions (Kagan), and other helpful teaching techniques. Students maintained interactive Chemistry Notebooks as a resource for Thinking Maps, Daily Learning Targets, and Peer Tutoring (Think-Pair-Share). Used “stamping” approach for multiple checking for understanding throughout the lesson. Offered ongoing (4 times a week) before- and after-school tutoring for students who were having trouble keeping up in class. Used online testing platforms, such as “GoFormative”, as well as VisionTeacher app with the LIVE view of the test-taking process. Maintained a Facebook page as a resource to share everyday class activities for students and parents. Used InTouch portal to communicate with the families.
- Pomona USD
Teacher, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry
South Pasadena High School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Taught Chemistry and Honors Chemistry. Promoted student engagement by using a broad range of teaching techniques (Kagan, Reading Apprenticeship, DLT, Nine Stations Review, etc) and methods (Interactive Science Notebooks, Structured Student Interactions, Peer Tutoring, etc) to inspire and motivate learning. Used performance-based and project-based assessments as well as online testing (formative and summative).
- CA Distinguished School
- CA Blue Ribbon School
- South Pasadena USD
Teacher, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics
Montgomery High School
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Taught Physics (for 4 years), AP Physics (for 1 year), and Chemistry (for 4 years). Students scored in the upper 10% on State and District Standardized Tests. Provided Professional Development for teachers at the site and throughout the district as a Science Curriculum Specialist. Physics and Chemistry PLC Lead for 5 years. Developed Physics and Chemistry Instructional Guides to implement NGSS by the district. Conducted Saturday Academies. CAHSEE Revolution K12 Math Tutor.
- Science Site Curriculum Specialist
- CA Distinguished School
- Sweetwater Union High School District
Teacher, Physical Science
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Taught Accelerated Physical Science, used virtual classroom, website testing, and virtual labs as a new approach aimed at improving students' academic progress. Used new teaching strategies to actively engage students in the learning process.
- CA Distinguished School
- San Juan Unified School District
Teacher, Chemistry
Center High School
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Planned, evaluated, and revised curriculum, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction for the Chemistry Department. Averaged 85% on the bi-monthly District Chemistry Standards Assessment.
- Center Unified School District
Teacher, Science
Jonas Salk Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Taught Physical and Life Science and facilitated school-wide SFA “Success For All” program to students with limited English language abilities.
- San Juan Unified School District
Teacher, Alternative Education
Blue Ridge High School
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Taught Math and English Language Arts to “at-risk” students who were under court supervision. Prepared Individual Learning Plans. Managed and conducted the school’s GED preparation program.
- Santa Clara County Office of Education
Math Teacher, Caseload Manager
Martins’ Achievement School
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Taught Math and Electives in grades 9 through 12 in a non-public school for students with abuse-reactive and delinquent behavior. Prepared them for the PSAT and SAT exams.
- San Juan Unified School District
Education
Master's Degree - Biology and Chemistry
Kishinev State University
Skills
- Extensive working knowledge and everyday experience of modern remote platforms and LMS (Google Meet, Google Classroom, Schoology, Studycom, GoFormative, Quizlet, IlluminateEd, Kahoot, Quia, PHET, etc)
- Four California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credentials (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Health) CLAD
- Teacher of the Year, San Juan USD
- Chemistry NGSS Instructional Guides District Team Member and Science Site Curriculum Specialist
- PASCO Scientific Lab consultant (3 years)
- CA Chemistry Credentialing Examination (CSET) Evaluator (3 years)
- MIE (Microsoft Innovative Educator) Certificaion
- Trained/Experienced/Certified in KAGAN, APEX, PLC, AVID, DataDirector, SFA, Reading Apprenticeship, etc
- CAHSEE Revolution K-12/380 Instructor
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Learning strategies
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
- Innovative lesson planning
LANGUAGE FLUENCY
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Timeline
Teacher, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Twelve Bridges High School
08.2021 - Current
Teacher, Chemistry, Physics
Lincoln High School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Teacher, Chemistry
Garey High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry
South Pasadena High School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics
Montgomery High School
08.2009 - 06.2016
Teacher, Physical Science
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher, Chemistry
Center High School
08.2007 - 05.2008
Teacher, Science
Jonas Salk Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2004
Teacher, Alternative Education
Blue Ridge High School
08.2000 - 06.2001
Math Teacher, Caseload Manager
Martins’ Achievement School
07.1999 - 07.2000
Master's Degree - Biology and Chemistry
Kishinev State University
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