Judith A. Nelson
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dedicated science and technology instructor with professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills, to provide engaging and project based learning experience to foster a growth driven learning environment for all types of students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
La Plata, MD
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented technology-based lessons for students in grades 9-12.
- Created and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Provided instruction on computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web design, basic programming languages, and PLTW IED curricula
- Assisted students in troubleshooting technical issues with their laptops or other devices used in class.
Science & Technology Teacher
Bishop Mcnamara High School
Forestville, MD
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Created lesson plans aligned with NGSS and College Board for AP Biology Students
- Designed a project based instruction for both the Foundations of Robotics & Engineering Classes in collaboration with private programs such as Engineering Tomorrow
- Conducted laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts.
- Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in accordance with school policy.
ELL Teacher (Science)
ACPS - Formerly Known T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria, PA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling immigrant students understand complex topics in Biology in conjunction with assisting them in the comprehension and development of their English vocabulary
- Utilized technology-based resources to supplement classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of ELL programs.
High School Science Teacher
PGCPS - Frederick Douglass & Gwynn Park H.S.
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Created and administered assessments to measure student understanding of course material.
- Assisted students in developing problem-solving skills related to scientific concepts.
- Organized field trips, laboratory experiments, and other hands-on activities.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER ASST
01.2004 - 01.2005
- STAFFING AND RECRUITING - NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).
- The main responsibilities included supporting the recruitment team throughout the full life cycle of the staffing process.
- This includes but is not limited to sourcing and prescreening of qualified applicants, scheduling interviews, generating offer letters and benefit documents, maintaining applicant tracking database.
- Further conducted reference checks and verified college degree information.
- Membership Call Center Personel - answering member calls regarding website.
PATENT EXAMINER - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Responsible for scrutinizing patent applications and determining the scope of protection claimed by the inventor.
- Researched relevant technologies, and communicated findings and decisions to patent practitioners and/or inventors.
- Conducted extensive paper and computerized reviews of a large body of technical information, which included but was not limited to, detailed 3 -dimensional mechanical drawings and written claims of exclusivity of specific intellectual property.
- Further duties were to write office actions, in a production-oriented environment that required an analytical ability to efficiently digest large volumes of scientific information.
- Made timely decisions regarding the patentability of applications.
- Worked well with patent practitioners, inventors and general public as a federal government employee.
A.V.I.D. Training Completion
01.2010
- I.B.
- Biology Diploma Program Training (2016) CASE Certified Agriculture - Animal Science Teacher (2015), the Maryland Resident Teacher Program (2008) qualifications / education: Bachelor's of Science, Agriculture with Minor in Animal Science - University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD Master's in Business Administration, Human Resource Management Strayer University, PG Campus, MD Maryland Certified Secondary Science Teacher - Grades 7-12 Maryland Certified Biology Teacher Maryland Certified Business Education Teacher - Grades 7-12 International Baccalaureate Biology Trained Teacher - Grades 11-12 CASE Certified Agriculture - Animal Science Teacher.
Teacher's Assistant and Science Tutor
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- for 2yrs (tutoring subjects were Agriculture, Animal Science, Animal Physiology and Biology).
- Worked as Science Curriculum Writer Summer of 2015 - Co-Author of Anatomy & Physiology Course Curriculum.
Education
MBA - HR Management Concentration
Strayer University
Washington, DC05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture W/ Minor in Animal Science
University of MD Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD05-1996
Skills
- Certified Middle School Science & Biology Teacher
- Trained Avid; IB Biology (Diploma); AP Environmental Science and AP Physics I Instructor
- Organized Professional, Critical Thinker & Calm Under Pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- Curriculum Writer & Multitasker
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- VEX VRC Robotics Sponsor
- Certified Tennis Coach
References
Professional References:
Apryl Johnson Alyssa Gentry
PGCPS PGCPS
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (540) 623-1439
(240) 765 - 4445
apryl.johnson@pgcps.org
Donna Orem, CEO
NAIS
(202) 973-9700
Affiliations
MSTA, Maryland State Teacher Association (Member Since 2008)
High School Tennis Coach (Since 2015)
USTA, United States Tennis Association, (Member Since 1992)
Additional Information
- Additional Information Upon Request
Timeline
Technology Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
04.2023 - Current
Science & Technology Teacher
Bishop Mcnamara High School
08.2020 - 04.2023
ELL Teacher (Science)
ACPS - Formerly Known T.C. Williams High School
08.2018 - 06.2020
High School Science Teacher
PGCPS - Frederick Douglass & Gwynn Park H.S.
08.2013 - 06.2018
A.V.I.D. Training Completion
01.2010
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER ASST
01.2004 - 01.2005
PATENT EXAMINER - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
01.1995 - 01.2003
Teacher's Assistant and Science Tutor
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
MBA - HR Management Concentration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture W/ Minor in Animal Science
University of MD Eastern Shore