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Kimberly Jo Agzigian

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Dedicated, experienced educator specializing in Genetics, Biotechnology, and Molecular Biology. Known for fostering student motivation and implementing instructional best practices to achieve measurable learning outcomes. Specializing in creating engaging learning environments that help students achieve their full academic potential while instilling a life long joy of learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Genetics & Biotechnology Teacher

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Rockville, Maryland
08.1998 - Current

Courses Designed and Taught:

Genetics & Biotechnology I (CP and Honors) 27 Years

Genetics & Biotechnology II (CP & Honors) 25 Years

Molecular Biology (CP & Honors) 18 years

Life Science 7 – 15 years

Bioengineering Honors -10 years

Anatomy & Physiology CP – 2 years

Forensics CP – 1 year

Microbiology CP -1 year

Science Department Chair

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Rockville, Maryland
06.2013 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for upper school (MS and HS) Science program
  • Vertical alignment of curriculum
  • Foster collaboration
  • Mentor new teachers
  • Maintain gradebooks and websites
  • Supervision and evaluation
  • Communication with families
  • Recruitment and retention of students

Adjunct Biology Professor

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
01.1998 - 06.1998

Genetics Teaching Assistant

UMD College Park
College Park, Maryland
06.1994 - 06.1997

Education

Master of Science - Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
06-1997

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD
12-1988

High School Diploma -

Council Rock High School
Newtown, PA
06-1984

Skills

  • Subject matter expertise
  • Curriculum development
  • Learning strategies
  • Instructional best practices
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Student motivation
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability to change
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award 2017

Timeline

Science Department Chair

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
06.2013 - 06.2022

Genetics & Biotechnology Teacher

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
08.1998 - Current

Adjunct Biology Professor

The College of New Jersey
01.1998 - 06.1998

Genetics Teaching Assistant

UMD College Park
06.1994 - 06.1997

Master of Science - Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Maryland College Park

High School Diploma -

Council Rock High School
Kimberly Jo Agzigian