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Lauren Buckwalter

Clinton,PA

Summary

Highly qualified Science Teacher with 8 years of experience teaching middle school Life Science & Physical 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.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Science Teacher

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Midland, Pennsylvania
09.2013 - Current
  • Taught 7th grade Physical Science, 8th grade Integrated Science, 9th grade Ecology, 9th & 10th grade Biology, 7th & 8th grade STEAM elective, and 7th & 8th grade Coding elective
  • Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
  • Administered PSSA and Keystone exams
  • Participated in IEP/504 meetings
  • Worked cooperatively with parents, students, and colleagues towards student success
  • Planned and coordinated middle school STEM science fair
  • Sponsored LPPACS STEAM Club and Friends of Rachel Club
  • Coordinated fundraisers for sponsored clubs
  • Taught both virtually and in-person during Covid
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

A.E. O'Block Jr. High School
Plum, PA
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Taught five sections of 7th grade Integrated Science
  • Finalized grades and report cards
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Plum Borough Senior High School
Plum, PA
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Long-term substitute for grades 9-12
  • Created student-centered lessons for Intermediate Science I, II, and Earth & Space
  • Co-taught Intermediate Science I
  • Worked cooperatively with special education teachers and attended IEP meetings
  • Maintained classroom discipline in accordance with district policy

Student Teacher

Edgewater College
Auckland
10.2011 - 12.2011
  • Taught 8th and 9th graders in the subject of General Science for 7 weeks, Taught 9th, 10th, and 11th graders in the subject of Biology for 7 weeks

Student Teacher

Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High
Johnstown, PA
08.2011 - 10.2011
  • Taught 9th and 10th grade Biology and Biology 2.
  • Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.

Education

Masters of Education - STEM Education

California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Biology

University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA
04.2012

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Technology integration
  • Student records management
  • Classroom management
  • Standardized Testing
  • Testing and grading
  • Google Level II Certified Educator
  • Zoom & Google Meet

Certification

  • Instructional II Biology & General Science

Timeline

Science Teacher

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
09.2013 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

A.E. O'Block Jr. High School
05.2013 - 09.2013

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Plum Borough Senior High School
01.2013 - 03.2013

Student Teacher

Edgewater College
10.2011 - 12.2011

Student Teacher

Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High
08.2011 - 10.2011

Masters of Education - STEM Education

California University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Biology

University of Pittsburgh
  • Instructional II Biology & General Science
Lauren Buckwalter