Kathleen Wren
Nevada,OH
Summary
Dynamic instructor and innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career, and social development among students. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Adept at curriculum planning and fostering student advocacy. Skilled in academic monitoring and collaborative decision-making.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Science Instructor
Tri-Rivers Career Center
08.2009 - Current
- Communicated with students regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional support or coursework
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons accordingly
- Planned, prepared, and taught lessons (6 classes/3 preps/day), scaffolding student assignments for individual needs (95-130 students)
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking
Secondary Science Instructor
Forest Area Community Schools
09.2007 - 06.2009
Secondary Science Instructor
Mancelona Public Schools
09.1997 - 12.2006
Secondary Science Instructor
Alba Community Schools
01.1996 - 06.1997
Secondary Science Instructor
Galion High School
03.1992 - 06.1994
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Chemistry, Secondary Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH03.1992
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Post-secondary career exploration
- Academic monitoring
- Academic program support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Skilled in LMS-Canvas
- College application assistance
- Advising expertise
- Student development
- Collaborative mindset
- Curriculum planning
- Student Advocacy
- STEM integration
- Online teaching
Accomplishments
- Managed up to 130 students daily with thorough plans and scheduling
- Focused career center science curriculum on achieving skills necessary for post-secondary careers
- Completed on-going professional development in career exploration, student well-being, leadership, curriculum development, conflict resolution, and technology
- Monitored student progress through the Learning Management System (LMS)- Canvas and Power School
- Supervised new staff members as a mentor teacher
- Collaborated with science teachers in the development of science curriculum for biology, chemistry, environmental science, anatomy and physiology and physics
- Achieved increased learning outcomes for students by implementing Highly Qualified Student Data (HQSD) with accuracy and efficiency
Affiliations
- American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT)
- Science Educators of Ohio (SECO)
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Certification
- State Teaching Certification or License - Ohio Department of Education.
Timeline
Secondary Science Instructor
Tri-Rivers Career Center
08.2009 - Current
Secondary Science Instructor
Forest Area Community Schools
09.2007 - 06.2009
Secondary Science Instructor
Mancelona Public Schools
09.1997 - 12.2006
Secondary Science Instructor
Alba Community Schools
01.1996 - 06.1997
Secondary Science Instructor
Galion High School
03.1992 - 06.1994
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Chemistry, Secondary Education
University of Toledo
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