Joanna Irene Gannon
Hanover,MD
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with four years of experience teaching middle and high school STEM. 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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry/Earth and Space Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools, Governor Thomas Johnson High School
09.2020 - Current
- Writing, developing, and implementing curricula based on NGSS for four separate courses
- Implementing cross-curricular activities into the classroom
- Working with teachers in other content areas for planning strategies
- Participation in professional development for standards-based learning
- Cooperative planning with teammates
- Separate curriculum writing for NGSS standards to implement county-wide.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
08.2014 - Current
- Prepare and implement lesson plans in math and science for multiple clients and academic needs
- Prepare and communicate individualized progress reports to students’ parents, administrators, and fellow tutors
- Proficiently use office suite and other technologies in developing curricula
- Effective communication between students, parents, and teachers
- Innovate new ways to disseminate information
- Provide leadership to students, parents, and administrators to achieve a positive outcome
- Observe and assess educational needs and provide effective solutions
- Develop and design learning interventions for each client.
- Raised client grades by an average of 15 percentage points
Student Teacher
Western Governors University
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Practice in writing lesson plans
- Written many papers on best teaching practices and implementing NGSS standards
- Learned about behaviorism, cognitive constructivism, cooperative learning, social constructivism, and humanism
- Demonstration and Observation Teaching hours in AP and Honors Chem classrooms, for Young Scholars Program
- Currently learning Python, HTML, and web design
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
Counselor/Instructor
Silver Knights Enrichment JanuJanuary
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Before/After school and All-day summer enrichment program
- Take students through Scratch Programming curricula or Lego Robotics curricula
- Arrive early to set up materials and resources
- Guide and coach students through materials
- Offer help when needed
- Maintain behavior and attitude of students
- Ensure students remain on task while keeping fun atmosphere.
- Participate in regular staff development
Counselor
Kids After, Montgomery County
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Before/After school and All-day summer enrichment program
- Developed science-based activities for kids in exciting and energetic environments
- Developed lesson plans using office suite and other web-based applications
- Prepare and communicate progress reports to students’ parents
- Attained Leadership level, completing several formal leadership training programs
- Applied working knowledge of programs, policies, and procedures
- Met varying challenges of children’s abilities and special accommodations
- Managed and resolved conflicts between children and staff.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Sales Associate/Gold, Department Head
Smyth Jewelers
10.2010 - 12.2014
- Top selling sales associate for high-end jewelry merchant, consistently exceeding sales goals
- Utilized effective interpersonal skills which facilitated service-oriented customer relationships
- Oversaw inventory control, ensuring all buying standards were met
- Resolved conflicts or disputes between employees
- Organized store and displays
- Exercised initiative in staying current on new and changing products
- Completed employer-sponsored training and education programs related to products and management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching-Chemistry
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2020
Associate of Arts - Teaching-Chemistry
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD12.2016
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Learning Management Software
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Instructional Design
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Research
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Chemistry/Earth and Space Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools, Governor Thomas Johnson High School
09.2020 - Current
Counselor/Instructor
Silver Knights Enrichment JanuJanuary
01.2019 - 03.2020
Student Teacher
Western Governors University
01.2017 - 04.2020
Counselor
Kids After, Montgomery County
08.2015 - 05.2016
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
08.2014 - Current
Sales Associate/Gold, Department Head
Smyth Jewelers
10.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching-Chemistry
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Teaching-Chemistry
Montgomery College
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