Lanya Baysinger

• Assist in developing innovative lesson plans, resulting in increased student engagement and retention of material.
• Provide guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
• Improve student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
• Evaluate instructional materials regularly to assess their effectiveness in meeting course objectives while adapting as needed for continuous improvement in student outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and best practices for increased effectiveness across the school.

• Science Department Lead, Teach 7th Grade Science

As Department Lead

• Participate in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
• Utilize data-driven instruction to identify gaps in knowledge and tailor lessons to student needs.
• Develop and Implement formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with building department leads, administrators, and instructional facilitators weekly to discuss progress of ongoing initiatives, current issues within departments, provide feedback from members of department enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.

As Teacher

• Build strong rapport with students through genuine interest in their well-being, academic growth, and personal achievements.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
• Implement inquiry-based learning techniques in the classroom, promoting curiosity and active engagement among students.
• Integrate activities into instruction encouraging critical thinking skills and real-world connections for students.
• Maintain online classroom platform for students to allow digital learning for research projects, enrichment resources, and interactive lab activities.
• PrimeTime - Provide guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
• Collaborate weekly with Professional Learning Team of Core Course teachers and Instructional Facilitator to meet the needs of all students.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.

• Taught 7- 8th Grade Integrated Science

• Taught 8th Grade Integrated Science/Pre AP-Integrated Science for Middle School and AP Environmental Science for High School

• Taught 9-12th grade Biology