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Jonathan Devenney

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Caring High School teacher with 28 years of teaching AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Honors Physics, Physics, Chemistry, and Honors Chemistry. Dedicated to comprehensive leadership and monitoring progress for students. Fostered community of learning and dynamic growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Aspire Online Science Teacher

Deer Valley Unified School District
PHOENIX, AZ
08.2018 - Current
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.

Science Teacher

Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, Arizona
08.1996 - Current
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Science

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-1996

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Departmental Rapport
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Department Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Interactive Classroom Instruction
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Leadership
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Lab-Based Instruction
  • Curriculum Design

Accomplishments

  • Mountain Ridge Science Department Lead for the last 3 years
  • Summer Committee Member: Aiding the school administration to organize the distribution of iPads to incoming students along with developing staff presentations during our back-to-school days
  • District Textbook adoption committee member
  • Campus Leader: Lead a committee on how to distribute and collect iPads along with developing plans on how the iPads should be used including selecting the Apps that are availble for students on their iPad.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aspire Online Science Teacher

Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2018 - Current

Science Teacher

Mountain Ridge High School
08.1996 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physical Science

Northern Arizona University

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