James Marilley
REDDING,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at WUHSD, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement. Adept at fostering relationships and enhancing team collaboration, I have successfully implemented innovative educational programs that significantly improved student learning outcomes. Passionate about inquiry-based learning and committed to nurturing future scientists.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
AP Science Teacher
WUHSD
Whittier, CA
08.2008 - 06.2023
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Evaluated student responses for standardized tests to ensure accuracy and fairness.
- Monitored scorer performance and provided constructive insights for improvement.
- Participated in calibration sessions to align scoring practices among team members.
Tennis Coach
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA
07.2011 - 06.2022
- Instructed students on tennis techniques and strategies during training sessions.
- Designed practice plans tailored to individual student skill levels.
- Developed strong relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other coaches to enhance overall team performance and cohesion.
- Evaluated player progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance and ensured proper usage during practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding player development and team activities.
- Organized fundraising initiatives to support team activities and equipment purchases.
- Conducted regular fitness assessments to identify areas for improvement.
Athletic Director
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA
06.2009 - 06.2022
- Developed athletic programs to enhance student engagement and physical fitness.
- Coordinated schedules for games, practices, and facility usage across all sports.
- Supervised coaching staff, providing guidance and support for team development.
- Organized fundraising events to support athletic initiatives and enhance school spirit.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised coaches and staff members.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and out-of-state tournaments.
Lead Science Teacher
Paramount USD
Paramount, California
08.2002 - 07.2008
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Mentored junior teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Implemented educational programs aligned with school curriculum standards.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum changes and improvements.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU – FULLERTON
Fullerton, CA08-2007
Single Subject – Science Teacher Credentialing Program - Science Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU – LONG BEACH
Long Beach, CA05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts, MA05-1979
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Educational program design
- Relationship building
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Inquiry-based learning
- AP lesson planning
- Career preparation
- Project-based learning
- Chemistry
- Environmental science
- STEM Project-based learning (PBL)
- Physical science
Application
04/20/24, Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification, PO Box 150471, Hartford, CT, 06115-0471, A082023002871, 02/09/24, 4110520092, Marilley, J, Official Transcript, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU – LONG BEACH (Single Subject – Science Teacher Credentialing Program), CSU – FULLERTON (Educational Administration Program), ED 126 – Statement of Professional Experience, Opened letter to confirm subject-specific experience was accurately reflected.
Certification
CA & CT Science Certification General Science K-12
Timeline
Tennis Coach
Whittier High School
07.2011 - 06.2022
Athletic Director
Whittier High School
06.2009 - 06.2022
AP Science Teacher
WUHSD
08.2008 - 06.2023
Lead Science Teacher
Paramount USD
08.2002 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Education Administration
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU – FULLERTON
Single Subject – Science Teacher Credentialing Program - Science Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU – LONG BEACH
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tufts University