Mychal Thomas
Hueytown,AL
Summary
As a dedicated, seasoned secondary school Science/STEM teacher with a strong passion for educational innovation and student success, the transition into the role of Dual Enrollment Coordinator is met with enthusiasm. The wealth of classroom experience, a deep understanding of STEM education, and a commitment to fostering student growth accompany this move. In this new role, the primary objective is to bridge the gap between high school and higher education, allowing students to seamlessly transition into college-level coursework while receiving valuable guidance and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Taught python coding language according to age group.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
STEM Coordinator
Birmingham City Schools
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Mathematics Tutor
J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
Graduate Research Assistant
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Gathered, organized and entered data into MATLAB.
Adjunct Professor
J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Education
Master of Science - Physics, Material Science
Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
Huntsville, AL01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
Huntsville, AL01.2011
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Technology Integration
- Instructional Planning
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- STEM Education
- Robotics and Automation
- Curriculum Development
- Standardized Testing
- Course Material Creation
- Teacher Training
- Technical Support
- Curriculum Implementation
- Computer Security
Timeline
STEM Coordinator
Birmingham City Schools
06.2023 - 07.2023
Science Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor
J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Mathematics Tutor
J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College
09.2014 - 08.2016
Graduate Research Assistant
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
06.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Physics, Material Science
Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University