JANICE MARIE MCKENNA
Science Teacher
Tolleson,Arizona
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 12 years of experience teaching middle and high school Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Biology/Geology/Conceptual Physics Teacher
Westview High School
Avondale, AZ
07.2018 - Current
- Managed course grade book and schedule of activities to direct students' learning progress.
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind phenomenon.
- Facilitated hands-on learning by creating and supervising laboratory activities and discussions.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
Middle School Science Teacher
Arroyo Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ
10.2014 - 05.2018
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
Lead Biology Teacher, Summer School Math Teacher
Career Success High School
Phoenix, AZ
11.2010 - 10.2014
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Advanced Science Teaching
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff 09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ 09.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Arts - Education
Phoenix Community College
Phoenix 09.1995 - 05.1997
Skills
Curriculum compliance with Arizona
STEM coursework
Course development
Mentoring skills
Lesson Planning
MS Office
Planning and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
First Aid/CPR
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Group learning mechanics
Secondary education
Fundraising
Testing and grading
Test Proctoring
Middle school education
Affiliations
American Modeling Teachers Association
National Science Teachers Association
Certification
Accredited Interscholastic Coach, NFHS - Softball, 1 year
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Accredited Interscholastic Coach, NFHS - Softball, 1 year
08-2022
First Aid, CPR, AED, American Red Cross, 3 years
12-2021
Master of Arts - Advanced Science Teaching
Northern Arizona University
09.2018 - 05.2020
Biology/Geology/Conceptual Physics Teacher
Westview High School
07.2018 - Current
Arizona Standard Secondary License - Biology, Middle School Science, SEI Endorsements - 12/2023
05-2017
Arizona Standard Elementary License - Middle School Science, SEI Endorsements - 12/2023
05-2017
Middle School Science Teacher
Arroyo Elementary School
10.2014 - 05.2018
Lead Biology Teacher, Summer School Math Teacher
Career Success High School
11.2010 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
09.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Arts - Education
Phoenix Community College
09.1995 - 05.1997