Linda Poe
Talking Rock,GA
Summary
Driven Chemistry Teacher offering 27 years of experience delivering chemistry/physical science instruction in classroom settings. Motivated to deliver essential principles of chemistry by teaching reasoning, scientific method and applied science through hands-on lab demonstrations. Encourages students with constructive feedback and positive reinforcement, resulting in higher academic scores.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry/AP Chemistry Teacher
Pickens High School
07.2020 - Current
- Implemented AP classroom in preparation for AP Chemistry exam
- Implemented college Board CED.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Facilitated and paced instruction to maximize learning for chemistry students.
- Attended meetings to develop and maintain strong and vibrant instructional institution.
- Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles.
Physical Science /Chemistry Teacher
North Paulding High School
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles.
- Developed and distributed approved course syllabus to students to convey goals and outcomes of course.
- Facilitated and paced instruction to maximize learning for chemistry students.
- Maintained current knowledge of chemistry and effective teaching methodologies.
- Prepared plans, materials, and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
8th grade Science/AC Science teacher
Marietta Middle School
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Served as PLC Chair Science 8, and as a Mentor Teacher, and team leader
- Create hands on lab experiences to reinforce content standards
- Create differentiated instructional lessons for all classes
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
8th grade Science teacher
Rockdale County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
8th grade Science teacher
Talladega County Schools
01.1997 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with Middle School Endorsements in Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
University of Montevallo
01.1996
Skills
- Proficient with Canvas and Infinite Campus gradebook
- Implemented Chemistry curriculum standards
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Laboratory experiments
- Innovative teaching methods
- Instrumental analysis
- Instructional planning
- Classroom management
- Chemistry curriculum planning
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Faculty collaboration
Roles And Responsibilities
- Implement Georgia Standards of Excellence
- Served as PLC Chair Science 8, and as a Mentor Teacher, and team leader.
- Served as AVID site team member, Instructional Lead Teacher Rockdale County
- Earned Gifted Endorsement 2012-2013 school year
- Earned TSS Endorsement and Teacher Leader Endorsement 2014
- Organized school wide science fairs, 1997-2010 and 2012-2016, judge at Regionals
- Implemented Alabama Reading Initiative objectives, 1998-2010
- Create hands on lab experiences to reinforce content standards
- Create differentiated instructional lessons for all classes
- Implemented and supervised Peer Mediation program, 2000-2004
- Served as grade level chairperson 2001-2008
- Served as an RTI Team member, 2001-2010
- Facilitated Best Practices Session for middle school teachers 2009
Awards Recognitions
- Childersburg Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2007
Certification
GACE Broadfield Science
- Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry Teacher Endorsement – College Board.
Timeline
Chemistry/AP Chemistry Teacher
Pickens High School
07.2020 - Current
8th grade Science/AC Science teacher
Marietta Middle School
01.2014 - 03.2017
8th grade Science teacher
Rockdale County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
8th grade Science teacher
Talladega County Schools
01.1997 - 01.2010
Physical Science /Chemistry Teacher
North Paulding High School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with Middle School Endorsements in Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
University of Montevallo
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