Jonathan Spray
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 16+ years of experience teaching middle 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher
Circle Cross Ranch K8 STEM Academy
07.2017 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student performance over time, identifying trends and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of scientific advances by attending professional development workshops and conferences.
- Differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs, allowing all students to grasp complex concepts.
- Collaborated with other teachers for interdisciplinary projects, creating a more cohesive educational experience across subjects.
- Aligned lesson plans with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, helping them identify areas for improvement.
- Mentored new science teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques, contributing to their success within the school system.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives such as science fairs and environmental awareness programs, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
- Organized field trips related to course content that engaged students in real-world applications of scientific principles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained discipline while promoting a respectful atmosphere.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
- Improved student engagement through interactive and hands-on experiments that brought science concepts to life.
- Promoted STEM education by incorporating engineering challenges and technology-based projects into lesson plans, sparking curiosity and interest among students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
8th Grade Science Teacher
J.o. Combs Unified School District
07.2008 - 07.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student performance over time, identifying trends and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of scientific advances by attending professional development workshops and conferences.
- Differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs, allowing all students to grasp complex concepts.
- Aligned lesson plans with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material.
- Mentored new science teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques, contributing to their success within the school system.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives such as science fairs and environmental awareness programs, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Integrated Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2007
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Critical thinking promotion
- Cross-curricular Connections
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Innovative lesson planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Science fair coordination
- Effective Classroom Management
- Technology Utilization
- Collaborative Learning Encouragement
- Differentiated Teaching Strategies
Timeline
8th Grade Science Teacher
Circle Cross Ranch K8 STEM Academy
07.2017 - 08.2024
8th Grade Science Teacher
J.o. Combs Unified School District
07.2008 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Integrated Sciences
Michigan State University
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