Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Kiwanis Outstanding Vocational Service Award
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James Winkler

Science Teacher
Sanford,Michigan

Summary

Dedicated Science Teacher with 26 years of experience teaching biology, anatomy, robotics, history, and math concepts to pupils. Plans and delivers NGSS science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.

Overview

121
121
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Science Teacher

Clare Public Schools
Clare, Michigan
07.2000 - Current
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
  • Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
  • Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into [Area of study] concepts.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
  • Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.

Science Department Chair

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
07.2010 - Current
  • Maintained current industry knowledge by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training.
  • Mentored new teacher in successful strategies, techniques, materials and supplementary technologies.
  • Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
  • Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.

High School Head Robotics Coach

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
09.2017 - Current
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.

Middle School Head Robotics Coach

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
08.2018 - Current
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Primary Head Robotics Coach

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
08.2018 - Current
  • Designed classes on [Software] for [Type] students.
  • Facilitated computer lab of [Number] people from [Type] to [Type] computer use and designed appropriate and specialized lesson plans.
  • Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
  • Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to [Number] students.

High School Accreditation/School Improvement Chair

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
07.2000 - Current
  • Led my staff in school improvement and building accreditation.
  • Hosted 3 QAR visits from Advanced Ed (NCA) teams.
  • Visited 5 different schools as an Advanced Ed Quality Assurance Review team member.
  • Been an active member of the District Continuous Improvement Team

Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach

Clare City Parks Recreation
Clare, MI
08.2011 - Current

Camp Invention STEM Instructor

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.

Summer Sparks Teacher

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
  • Directed and mentored students in completion of [Type] and [Type] projects.
  • Requested and restocked supplies for classroom and outdoor plans.

Summer School Science Teacher

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Head High School Science Olympiad Coach

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
09.2009 - 03.2020
  • Reviewed computer science class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems.

Teen Summit Chairperson

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
08.2010 - 04.2011

Science Honor Society Mentor

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
07.2000 - 04.2010

Head HS/MS Science Olympiad Coach

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
10.2000 - 03.2007
  • Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in computer programming and [Type].
  • Reviewed computer science class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems.
  • Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Science, Math, History Teacher

Chesaning Union Schools
Chesaning, MI
06.1996 - 07.2000

Coached MS Track, HS Cross Country, and Science Olympiad

Advised the Science Honor Society and Class of 2001

HS Boys Cross Country Coach

Clare Public Schools
Clare, United States
08.2001 - 11.2007

Coached the boys team to 4 Conference Championships and led several runners to States.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
09.1999 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Mathematics, And History

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
08.1992 - 05.1996

Skills

    Leadership

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded "Clare Public Schools Teacher of the Year" in 2022-23.
  • Awarded "Kiwanis Outstanding Vocational Service Award " in 2018.
  • Honored as "Grand Martial of the Clare Irish Festival" in 2018.
  • Built the Clare Primary, Middle School, and High School robotics programs from the ground up, with around 50 students and $15,000 yearly budget that I write grants and solicit sponsorships for.
  • Written over $50,000 in successful grants to bring Anatomy in Clay Skeletal Models, Presentation White Boards, 3D dissection equipment, Electrophoresis and PCR technology, engaging science based books, Romi Robots for computer science programming, Spike Prime Robots for primary school coding, an industrial 3D printer, hydroponics station, and a DNA/RNA/Protein model kits available to my classroom students and other students in our district.
  • Built our high school's Credit Intervention Program from the ground up, attempting to remediate and retest students during lunchtime before they failed classes in math and science.

Kiwanis Outstanding Vocational Service Award

Awarded for Outstanding Vocational Service to our community for going beyond the duties of my job to voluntarily assist to make a difference in the lives of our students in the areas of robotics, Science Olympiad, youth soccer, and many other contributions.

Timeline

Camp Invention STEM Instructor

Clare Public Schools
06.2022 - 07.2022

Summer School Science Teacher

Clare Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2021

Summer Sparks Teacher

Clare Public Schools
06.2021 - 07.2021

Middle School Head Robotics Coach

Clare Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Primary Head Robotics Coach

Clare Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

High School Head Robotics Coach

Clare Public Schools
09.2017 - Current

Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach

Clare City Parks Recreation
08.2011 - Current

Teen Summit Chairperson

Clare Public Schools
08.2010 - 04.2011

Science Department Chair

Clare Public Schools
07.2010 - Current

Head High School Science Olympiad Coach

Clare Public Schools
09.2009 - 03.2020

HS Boys Cross Country Coach

Clare Public Schools
08.2001 - 11.2007

Head HS/MS Science Olympiad Coach

Clare Public Schools
10.2000 - 03.2007

Science Teacher

Clare Public Schools
07.2000 - Current

High School Accreditation/School Improvement Chair

Clare Public Schools
07.2000 - Current

Science Honor Society Mentor

Clare Public Schools
07.2000 - 04.2010

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching

Michigan State University
09.1999 - 05.2002

Science, Math, History Teacher

Chesaning Union Schools
06.1996 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Mathematics, And History

Central Michigan University
08.1992 - 05.1996
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