Krichia Tennyson
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Science Teacher
Derby High School
Derby, KS
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of physical science concepts.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure mastery of curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into science education.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies for effective teaching.
- Utilized technology to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks effectively.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement in instructional practices.
- Enhanced student learning experiences with hands-on experiments and demonstrations in physical science concepts.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning techniques to stimulate critical thinking and foster problem-solving skills among students.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Upper School Science Teacher
Independent School
Wichita, KS
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Find unique approaches to convey academic subject matter.
- Communicate with parents and schools about student progress.
- Coordinate fun classroom events and activities.
- Consult with outside education experts on innovative teaching programs and methods.
- Review and respond to student and parent feedback.
- Worked with local colleges as an Adjunct Professor to provide college level classes for high school seniors.
High School Science Teacher
Pleasant Grove High School
Texarkana, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Employee of the Month Dec. 2021.
- Find unique approaches to convey academic subject matter.
- Attend professional development workshops and teaching conferences.
- Communicate with parents and schools about student progress.
- Grade homework and monitor student performance.
- Handle student discipline.
- Contact: Kirsten Giles - 903-832-8005
High School Science Teacher/Department Chair
Liberty-Eylau High School
Texarkana, TX
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Teacher of the Year for 2020-2021 school year.
- Research new educational programs or activities for students.
- Consult with outside education experts on innovative teaching programs and methods.
- Attend professional development workshops and teaching conferences.
- Grade homework and monitor student performance.
- Maintained records, ordered supplies, scheduled professional development for science teachers at the high school.
- Contact: Kendrick Smith - 903-278-1136
8th Grade Science Teacher
Texarkana Middle School
Texarkana, TX
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Devise lesson plans.
- Communicate with parents and schools about student progress.
- Grade homework and monitor student performance.
- Handle student discipline.
- Coordinate fun classroom events and activities.
High School Science Teacher/Department Chair
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, TX
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Research new educational programs or activities for students.
- Research new educational programs or activities for students.
- Attend professional development workshops and teaching conferences.
- Grade homework and monitor student performance.
- Maintained records, ordered supplies, scheduled professional development for science teachers at the high school.
- Contact: Chris Vaughn
Education
Masters of Science - Biology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2022
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas
Monticello, AR07.2003
Skills
- Conflict resolution to address student issues
- Ability to clearly present and explain education material to students
- Classroom management skills, ensuring a positive learning environment for everyone
- Lesson preparation and planning
- Patience and empathy for parent and student concerns
- Leadership and management when guiding students
- Willingness to learn and evolve throughout the school year and across the career
- Safety procedures
- Scientific inquiry
- Collaborative learning
- Continuous professional development
- Pedagogical skills
- Laboratory management
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- STEM education
- Syllabus development
- Online instruction
Affiliations
- Alpha Chi Nation College Honor Society (2022-07 - Present)
- National Association of Biology Teacher (2021-05 - Present)
Certification
- Texas Teaching License (2021-01 - 2026-01)
- Licensed 4th - 8th Science, Licensed 8th - 12th Composite Science
Timeline
Physical Science Teacher
Derby High School
08.2024 - Current
Upper School Science Teacher
Independent School
08.2022 - 06.2024
High School Science Teacher
Pleasant Grove High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Science Teacher/Department Chair
Liberty-Eylau High School
08.2014 - 05.2021
8th Grade Science Teacher
Texarkana Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2014
High School Science Teacher/Department Chair
Clarksville High School
08.2006 - 05.2011
Masters of Science - Biology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas