Kristina Downing
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 21 years of experience teaching high school science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Demonstrates scientific concepts by using apparatus, experiments, charts, sketches and other instructional aids. Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design and instructs pupils in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide orderly, productive environment during instructional activities and support educational mission.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Sandusky City Schools
08.2002 - Current
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Women's Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Sandusky High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Sandusky High School
08.2019 - 10.2022
Assistant Track & Field Jumps Coach
Sandusky High School
03.2021 - 06.2022
Head Girls Track Coach
Sandusky High School
03.2011 - 06.2019
Head Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
Sandusky Middle School
10.2010 - 02.2011
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2002
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
Sandusky, OH06.1996
Skills
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Honors Chemistry
- Biology
- Honors Biology
- Environmental Science
- Astronomy
- Geology
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Comprehensive High School (7-12) License
- Teaching Fields: All Sciences 7-8 (130175), Biological Science (9-12) (130205), Earth Science (9-12) (130410)
Highlights
International Club Advisor
Science Leadership Team Member
GLOBE Teacher
iObservation Teacher Leader
PBL Trained
SEL Trained
ALICE Trained
Timeline
Women's Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Sandusky High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Track & Field Jumps Coach
Sandusky High School
03.2021 - 06.2022
Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Sandusky High School
08.2019 - 10.2022
Head Girls Track Coach
Sandusky High School
03.2011 - 06.2019
Head Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
Sandusky Middle School
10.2010 - 02.2011
Science Teacher
Sandusky City Schools
08.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
- 5 Year Professional Comprehensive High School (7-12) License
- Teaching Fields: All Sciences 7-8 (130175), Biological Science (9-12) (130205), Earth Science (9-12) (130410)
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