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Janice Pope

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Summary

Dedicated educator with a track record of elevating student engagement and comprehension in science. Specializes in instructional planning and excels in parent-student communication, fostering significant improvements in learning outcomes.

19 years of experience teaching general science, Biology (On-Level, Honors, and AP), and AP Psychology. Plans and delivers 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

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary Science Teacher/Science Department Head

Cumberland Academy
08.2016 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught engaging lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
  • Maintained a welcoming learning atmosphere.
  • Participated in preparing for and chaperoning class activities such as prom and senior events.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.

6th Grade Science Teacher

Carthage ISD
08.2007 - 05.2012
  • Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.

Middle School Science Teacher

Center ISD
08.2004 - 05.2007
  • Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.

Middle School Science Teacher

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
08.2003 - 12.2003

Taught Middle School Science

- Left position in December due to a move for husband's job

High School Biology Teacher

Castleberry ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.

High School Biology Teacher

Corsicana ISD
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12-2000

Skills

  • Instructional planning
  • Parent and student communication
  • Instruction and leadership
  • Group and individual instruction
  • New teacher training
  • Team building

Accomplishments

2022-2023 Cumberland Academy High School Teacher of the Year


August 2024 Cumberland Academy High School Teacher of the Month (Voted on by student athletes)

Certification

Secondary (7-12) Science

Secondary (6-12) Biology

ESL Supplemental (6-12)

Timeline

Secondary Science Teacher/Science Department Head

Cumberland Academy
08.2016 - Current

6th Grade Science Teacher

Carthage ISD
08.2007 - 05.2012

Middle School Science Teacher

Center ISD
08.2004 - 05.2007

Middle School Science Teacher

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
08.2003 - 12.2003

High School Biology Teacher

Castleberry ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003

High School Biology Teacher

Corsicana ISD
08.2001 - 05.2002

Secondary (7-12) Science

Secondary (6-12) Biology

ESL Supplemental (6-12)

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology

Stephen F. Austin State University
Janice Pope