Joshua Waymire
Hawkins,TX
Summary
Seasoned Teacher with over 15 years of experience in multiple grade levels. Successful in designing engaging lesson plans and integrating educational technology to drive retention, comprehension and participation with all levels of learners. Accomplished in cultivating long-term relationships with students and working in fast-paced academic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Kilgore ISD
Kilgore, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked in team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
Science / Technology Applications Teacher
Forney ISD
Forney, Texas
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
ELL Instructor
Navarro College
Corsicana, Texas
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided clear, informative lecture and application to classes of 12-15 students.
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time in ELL Instruction on the ELPS.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Science Teacher
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, Texas
06.2008 - 06.2016
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXBBA - Marketing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TXSkills
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- In depth knowledge of ESL and ELL instruction
- Test proctoring
- Creative learning strategies
- Inquiry-based learning
- Expertise in integrating technology into curriculum
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- AP course instruction
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop on Breakout.edu boxes for Region 10 ESC State conference in 2018
- Designed and presented professional development workshop at CAST (Conference for Advancement in Science teaching)
- Recruited to design and present professional development workshop for Forney ISD at Brain Based symposium on brain based strategies for students.
- Curriculum - Recruited by the Perot Museum teacher services division to Review and edit earth science experiential curriculum.
- Designed curriculum and instructed 15-18 ELL students through Navarro College
- Science Teacher Mentor through Region 10 from 2008-2017.
- Science Department Chair - Warren Middle School - 2017-2020.
- National Junior Honor Society Sponsor - 2017-2020
- Teacher Mentor for Warren Middle School - 2017-2020
- Gifted Certification - APSI - AP Summer Institute at UT Arlington
- Developed and run STEM afterschool club for approximately 30-35 students.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Designed and implemented Steamcamp Summer Camp 2019 - 3D Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Designed and implemented Steamcamp Summer Camp 2019 - Rube Goldberg Machines
Certification
- EC-4 Generalist
- 4-8 Generalist
- PLTW Certified: Computer Science for Innovators and Makers - UT Tyler
- PLTW Certified: App Creators - UT Tyler
- Google Certified Lvl 1
Timeline
Science Teacher
Kilgore ISD
08.2021 - Current
ELL Instructor
Navarro College
08.2018 - 12.2019
Science / Technology Applications Teacher
Forney ISD
07.2016 - 05.2021
Science Teacher
Mesquite ISD
06.2008 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
BBA - Marketing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Trinity Valley Community College