Julie Ackerman

Primary contributor to the creation of an Interactive Learning Lab that has been used by over 35,000 high school students nationwide.

• Developed and delivered phenomena-based interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
• Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
• Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
• Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
• Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress
• Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
• Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
• Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school science competitions.
• Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of IEP and 504 students requiring extra support.
• Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
• Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
• Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.

• Study Abroad, Geology of Hawaii