Kirk Nielsen
TAYLORSVILLE,UT
Summary
Dedicated, highly qualified Social Studies & Science educator with over 25 years experience in teaching roles, Instructional coaching, Mentoring and leadership roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing, and behavioral enhancement skills. Collaborative in working in Professional Learning communities, with 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
2001.08 - Current
- Utah Studies, U.S. History teacher- 2014-present
- 7th grade integrated science 2021-2023.
- Earth Science teacher 2001-2020.
- 9th grade Biology 2001-2006.
- Instructional Coach
- Mentoring
- Teacher leader for SAC for JEA
- ESL endorsed
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss progress and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other grade-level teachers in PLCs.
- Adapted teaching and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Used differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skills and interest levels.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final exams, and standardized assessments.
- Participated in professional development workshops relevant to teaching Utah and U.S. History & Earth Science.
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand complex topics.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to engage students in the material being taught.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Education
Teaching Certification - Graduate Licensure Program
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV1998
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences (History Emphasis)
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Communication (Public Relations)
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT06.1991
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Snow College
Ephraim, UT06.1987
Skills
- Lab Management
- Lab Demonstrations
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations, classroom management
- Behavior Modeling
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Video Conferencing
Certification
Utah State Board of Education Certifications/Endorsements:
- History/Social Studies (degree), September, 2001.
- Biology2, & integrated & Earth Science, September, 2005.
- ESL, September, 2005.
- Instructional Coaching, September ,2022.
Accomplishments
- Assisted in building and then took lead in rebuilding OHMS Greenhouse. Charged with maintenance and care for greenhouse used both by science department, and the school Greenhouse club.
- JEA building representative for Oquirrh Hills Middle school. Membership recruitment, teacher advocate. 2018-2023.
- Teacher Mentor
- Instructional coaching team, OHMS. 2022-present.
- School Advisory Committee Chairman, OHMS. 2020-2022.
- Club advisor: Greenhouse & Gardening group. Baseball club. 2016-present.
- School Community Council, Oquirrh Hills and Ft. Herriman Middle schools.
Hobbies & Interests
- Cooking
- gardening
- Travel. Road trips, baseball road trips.
- Fishing, Tennis, Pickleball.
- Live concerts, theater, movies, leisure television and documentaries.
- Singing, Reading, star parties.
- Diehard Utah Jazz, Reds, Cowboys and BYU Cougar fan.
- 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
Teaching Certification - Graduate Licensure Program
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences (History Emphasis)
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Communication (Public Relations)
Southern Utah University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Snow College
Utah State Board of Education Certifications/Endorsements:
- History/Social Studies (degree), September, 2001.
- Biology2, & integrated & Earth Science, September, 2005.
- ESL, September, 2005.
- Instructional Coaching, September ,2022.
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