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, Pennsylvania05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Biology
University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA04.2012
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
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