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Nicholas Jerrard

Hayward,CA

Summary

I am an accomplished STEM instructor with over 16 years of experience teaching students from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and academic ability. Proven track record as an instructor at Fusion Academy, promoting the vision of individualized education through innovative and engaging lesson plans and hands-on activities. Specializes in life & physical sciences with exceptional adaptability, integrating both digital media and the arts for enriched learning experiences. Demonstrated success in boosting comprehension, thinking skills, and student satisfaction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Builds deep relationships with both students and colleagues through compassion, understanding, and radical acceptance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

STEM & Art Instructor

Fusion Academy (Futures Academy)
10.2020 - Current
  • Motivate students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds by developing fun, engaging content that incorporates science with ideas from the arts and humanities
  • Facilitate science learning by creating interactive, inquiry-based STEM lessons, projects, and activities accessible to students with various learning styles and ability
  • Mentor student growth by promoting and modeling a positive growth mindset
  • Teach and practice safety and best practices in the science laboratory

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Foothill Community College
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Enhanced students understanding of the body's structure by incorporating kinesthetic and hands-on activities into anatomy lessons
  • Implemented medical case-based assignments to help students explore real-world applications of physiologic concepts

Biology, Chemistry, & Pharmacology Instructor

Cañada Community College
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Increased student motivation and participation by developing assignments that catered to a diverse group of students of various ages and cultural backgrounds
  • Facilitated learning with the creation of engaging assignments, group projects, and classroom activities accessible to all ability levels

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, Nursing Program

Harrisburg Area Community College
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced student understanding of complex anatomy and physiology concepts by utilizing real-world medical case studies in both classroom and laboratory
  • Provided individualized support for struggling adult learners through one-on-one tutoring or referrals to campus resources

Science Teacher

Bangkok Christian College (Middle & High School)
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Prepared lessons in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy to high school-level students and in General Science to middle school-level students in an English language immersion program
  • Created fun, interactive activities to engage student curiosity in STEM fields, like making Kimchi to teach a biology lesson on fermenation


Education

Certificate - Postsecondary STEM Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
12.2016

Certificate - Residency in Pediatrics

Brown University
Providence, RI
06.1999

M.D. - Medicine

University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05.1992

Skills

  • Subject matter expertise: Life & Physical Sciences
  • Individualized interactive 1-on-1 Learning
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Content Development (Individual lesson plans, semester-long projects, & laboratory activities)
  • Assessment creation (formative & summative)
  • Rubric Development
  • Learning Management Systems (Canvas)
  • Multimedia integration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

STEM & Art Instructor

Fusion Academy (Futures Academy)
10.2020 - Current

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Foothill Community College
01.2020 - 05.2020

Biology, Chemistry, & Pharmacology Instructor

Cañada Community College
09.2018 - 12.2019

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, Nursing Program

Harrisburg Area Community College
03.2017 - 12.2018

Science Teacher

Bangkok Christian College (Middle & High School)
08.2008 - 05.2012

Certificate - Postsecondary STEM Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Certificate - Residency in Pediatrics

Brown University

M.D. - Medicine

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Loyola University Maryland
Nicholas Jerrard