Leila Suarez
Science- Teacher
Jacksonville,AL
Summary
Experienced Middle School Science Teacher with more than 10 years in the classroom. Has a proven track record in fostering student engagement and enhancing scientific understanding through inquiry-based teaching and effective classroom management. Skilled in collaborative learning and is consistently promoting high-quality education and critical thinking skills. Currently a Science teacher certified in Alabama to teach Biology/Science. Licensed for grades 6-12 and achieved the 18 hours in the Sciences to be qualified to teach in adjunct positions. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Participates in various Science workshops to increase Professional Development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
St.James Catholic School- Diocese Of Birmingham
08.2014 - Current
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest trends in education and continually refine teaching methodologies.
- Assessed student progress regularly through various evaluation methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve understanding.
- Collaborated with fellow educators in interdisciplinary team-teaching efforts, creating comprehensive lesson plans that spanned multiple subject areas.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Promoted a love for science by integrating engaging inquiry-based activities into daily lessons, sparking curiosity and critical thinking skills among students.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Administered assessments as one way to evaluate student progress.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Laboratory Assistant
Jacksonville State University
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Kept specimens well preserved and stored at the correct temperature.
- Taught college students in the following labs: Biology 101, Anatomy/Physiology I and II, and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy.
- Assisted the professor with up to date scores for assessments given.
- Assisted students in proper dissection and identifications.
- Prepared the lab for the actual tests on the specimens that the students have studied.
Education
Master of Science - Education/ Biology
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL. 3636505.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2001
Skills
- Microscope use
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Specimen handling
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Smartboard operation
- Project-based learning
- Formative Assessment
- Content Knowledge
- Science fair coordination
- Environmental education
- Background in Science and Education
- Licensed in Alabama
- Field Trips
- Biological Science
- Classroom Instruction
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Online Instruction
- Life Science
- Testing and grading
- Google Classroom
- Physical Science
- Constructive Student Feedback
- Discussion Facilitation
- Test Proctoring
- Lecturing
- Student Evaluation
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Differentiated Instruction
- Proficient in Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Classroom and IXL
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Scientific inquiry
- Syllabus Development
- Lesson Plan Development
- Environmental Science
- Student Records Management
- Multimedia integration
- Group Project Coordination
Accomplishments
- Successfully organized the school Science Fair over the past ten years.
- Completed Professional Development workshops at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in both Marine mammal education and Climate Change focusing on the resilience of the gulf coast. Awarded 70 contact hours for my participation.
- Completed 40 hours of Robotics Training
- Assistant Coach for School's middle school Quiz Bowl
- Headed an Outdoor Education class and will continue leading this class
- Became certified in CPR and in the handling of Bloodborne pathogens.
- Bachelors and Masters Degrees
- Taught approximately 300 students in a 10 year time frame.
- Planned and oversaw middle school field trips to Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama. The middles school goes once every 3 years.
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
St.James Catholic School- Diocese Of Birmingham
08.2014 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Jacksonville State University
05.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Education/ Biology
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
Kansas State University
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