Janice Justice
Norfolk Public School
Norfolk,VA
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Certification
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated Science Department Chair with a strong focus on curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and student engagement. Proven ability to enhance learning through innovative teaching strategies.
Work History
Science Department Chair/Teacher
26 Years 1 Month- Led curriculum development to enhance science education quality and student engagement.
- Developed engaging science curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding and interest.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments, fostering critical thinking and practical application of scientific concepts.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating science with math and technology education.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement innovative teaching strategies and best practices in the classroom.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Coordinated departmental assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department, encouraging reflection and adaptation of teaching practices based on student needs and emerging trends in science education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Education
Skills
Curriculum development
Teaching excellence
Instructional leadership
Student engagement
Laboratory management
Student evaluations
Research documentation
Strategic planning
Planning and coordination
Team management
Staff recruitment
Staff training
Lab safety protocols
Department collaboration
Collaborative decision-making
Faculty recruitment
Documentation
Accomplishments
- NPS Super Star Award, 2025
- ODU Teaching Coach, 2016-2018
- VDOE Assessment Student Committee, 2018
- Named " Teacher of the Year" at Norview Middle School in 2016
- Named " Teacher of the Year" at Rosemont Middle School in 2011
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - 2031
- Biology Teacher - 2031
- Middle School Science, 2031
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Science Department Chair/Teacher
Norfolk Public School
06.2000 - CurrentRead More
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science from Biology Education
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