Kirk Nielsen
Taylorsville,,UT
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies/earth-integrated Science Teacher
Jordan School District/Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Riverton , UT
2001.08 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in accordance with school policy.
- Assessed student understanding by administering periodic exams and quizzes.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops relevant to teaching Utah and U.S. History & earth science.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand complex topics.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Incorporated current events into class discussions to demonstrate real-world applications of scientific principles.
- Monitored student performance, offering constructive feedback and additional aid to struggling students.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary activities and field trips.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations, and standardized assessments.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to engage students in the material being taught.
- Participated in on-campus activities to support students outside of classroom.
Education
Graduate Licensure Program - Teacher Certification
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV1998
Bachelor of Science - Communication (Public Relations)
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences (History Emphasis)
Souther Utah University
Cedar City, UT06.1991
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Snow College
Ephraim, UT06.1987
Related Endorsements -
Utah State Board of Education
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Planning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Program and Classroom Management
- Syllabus Development
- Test Proctoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Multimedia Integration
- Testing and Grading
- Instruction Modifications
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Constructive Student Feedback
- Canvas Classroom
- Technology Integration, use of Tech apps like Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Quizziz to enhance classroom experience and provide more frequent assessments
- New Teacher Training, certified mentor, Jordan School district.
- Student Engagement
Certification
Utah State Board of Education Certifications/Endorsements:
- History/Social Studies (degree), September, 2001.
- Biology 2, & integrated & Earth Science, September, 2005.
- ESL, September, 2005.
- Instruction Coaching, September, 2022.
Affiliations
- Club Advisor: Greenhouse-Gardening group. Baseball club. 2016-present.
- School Advisory Committee Chairman. 2020-2022.
- Jordan Education Association building representative. 2018-2023.
- School Community Council member, Oquirrh Hills Middle School faculty member. Ft. Herriman Middle School parent member.
- Watchwood Homeowner's association member and board member, three 2 year terms. Board president, one 2 year term. 2004-2023.
- Church and civic duties. Boy scouts, youth leader, financial clerk. Neighborhood watch founder and coordinator in watchwood community, Taylorsville, Utah.
Accomplishments
- Assisted in building and then took lead in rebuilding OHMS Greenhouse. Charged with Maintenance & care for greenhouse.
- JEA building Representative for Oquirrh Hills Middle School. Membership recruiting, teacher advocate for Jordan Education Association.
- Teacher Mentor
- Instructional coaching team, OHMS.
Hobbies and interests
- cooking and collecting recipes.
- gardening. Taylorsville community garden member.
- Sporting events, diehard Jazz fan.
- Tennis and pickleball.
- road trips, baseball road trips
- Live concerts and theater.
- Movies and some leisure Television.
- Fishing, live bait and fly fishing
- Star parties.
- Reading
- Singing
- BYU Football!
- Active in church and Civic duties.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Studies/earth-integrated Science Teacher
Jordan School District/Oquirrh Hills Middle School
2001.08 - Current
Graduate Licensure Program - Teacher Certification
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Communication (Public Relations)
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences (History Emphasis)
Souther Utah University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Snow College
Related Endorsements -
Utah State Board of Education
Utah State Board of Education Certifications/Endorsements:
- History/Social Studies (degree), September, 2001.
- Biology 2, & integrated & Earth Science, September, 2005.
- ESL, September, 2005.
- Instruction Coaching, September, 2022.
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