JOREN LARSON
North Albany Middle School
Corvallis,OR
3
Certifications
21
years of professional experience
Science Teacher guiding integrated middle school science instruction with an Oregon teaching license and science endorsement. Helped establish the district curricular framework using Next Generation Science Standards, then supported implementation through lesson design, lab planning, and assessment review. Works across teachers, support staff, and families to keep instruction aligned and students on pace.
Work History
Science Teacher 6-8th Grade
18 Years 2 Months- Track 10+ lesson plans weekly to support integrated science, math, and intervention instruction across grades 6-8.
- Lead integrated science curriculum delivery, aligning lessons to district priorities and Next Generation Science Standards.
- Teach 6th grade math, yoga, SEL, Lego robotics, and ELD math and science intervention to meet varied student needs.
- Maintain parent, teacher, and support staff communication while grading tests, papers, and entering records into the district system.
Site Lead for Bridges Summer Program
2 Years- Coordinated [number] parent communications weekly to support attendance, planning, and smooth family engagement.
- Supervised 10 staff members weekly to keep camp operations organized and responsive during the program.
- Created and refined week-long science curriculum aligned to program goals and student readiness.
- Worked with school staff on daily logistics to keep classroom activities, materials, and transitions running smoothly.
- Maintained clear communication with families and colleagues to support student participation and a positive camp experience.
Curriculum Developer Elementary Health for the Blind
2 Years- Aligned elementary health curriculum to state and national standards, translating requirements into clear, classroom-ready learning materials.
- Adapted instructional content for blind learners by structuring activities around an interactive touchpad and accessible navigation cues.
- Partnered with educators to revise health lessons, incorporating assessment feedback and accessibility updates across the curriculum.
Biology Teacher 9th-10th Grade
1 Year- Developed 2-4 curriculum units monthly for biology instruction, balancing rigor across honors and standard sections.
- Aligned 5-7 biology lessons weekly to honors and regular course standards, maintaining clear pacing and shared expectations.
- Created honors and regular biology curriculum tailored to student readiness and course-level expectations.
- Collaborated with fellow biology teachers to strengthen standards-based curriculum alignment across sections.
- Applied science curriculum leadership and instructional coaching practices to support shared planning and consistent classroom delivery.
State Test Advisory Committee
- Assessed state science test questions for alignment with NGSS expectations and committee review criteria.
- Applied science curriculum expertise to verify item clarity, rigor, and grade-level appropriateness.
- Collaborated with educators and staff to support informed decisions during state assessment review.
Education
Master of Science - Science Education
GPA: 3.81/4
Bachelor of Science - Biology
GPA: 3.55/4
Skills
Science curriculum leadership
Instructional coaching
Standards-based curriculum alignment
Departmental planning
Mentor teacher
Teacher induction support
Peer observation feedback
Professional learning facilitation
Trauma informed teaching
CHAMPS
AVID
SIOP
Science assessment review
Oregon teacher licensure
Certification
Professional Teaching License, Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
Personal Information
Title: Science Educator
Timeline
Site Lead for Bridges Summer Program
2022.01 - 2024.01Read More
State Test Advisory Committee
Oregon Department of Education
2019.01 Read More
Science Teacher 6-8th Grade
North Albany Middle School
2008.08 - CurrentRead More
Curriculum Developer Elementary Health for the Blind
Viewplus Technologies
2008.01 - 2010.01Read More
Biology Teacher 9th-10th Grade
North Medford High School
2006.01 - 2007.01Read More
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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Oregon State University
Master of Science from Science Education
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