Nicholas Sylor
Montclair,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at James Madison High School, excelling in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Recognized with the Triple “I” Teaching Award for innovative practices, I foster equitable learning environments and implement project-based learning strategies, ensuring all students thrive academically and personally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Forest Park High School
Woodbridge, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Teaches Earth Science I
- Provides varied instruction for all levels of Multilingual Learners
- Attended Trainings for 7 Steps for Culturally Diverse Classroom and Sheltered Instruction
- Starting a STEAM Club
- Volunteered as an assistant coach for wrestling
High School Science Teacher
James Madison High School
Vienna, VA
08.2017 - 06.2024
- Fostered an equitable environment suitable for all learners
- Instructor for Honors Chemistry, TT Geosystems, and AP Environmental Science courses
- Taught and developed curriculum for a Cross Disciplinary Cohort
- Lead the APES, Chemistry, and Geosystems CLT
- Served on the science textbook selection committee
- Received the Triple “I” Teaching Award for innovative educational practices
- Implemented and designed coursework for skills based curriculum
- Head coach of the Junior Varsity and Girls Wrestling Teams as well as Varsity Wrestling Assistant
- Differentiated lessons for gifted students as well as modified curriculum for IEPs
Middle School Science Teacher
Harper’s Choice Middle School
Columbia, MD
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Led the Understanding by Design Professional Learning Community
- Piloted project based inquiry based textbooks
- Facilitated the transition to new national science standards
- Rated as a highly effective educator each year using the Danielson Framework for Teaching
- Implemented standards based grading and assessment strategies
- Presented at HCPSS Tech and Learning Gathering
- Head Coach of Varsity Wrestling and created an intramural soccer program
Education
Masters of Adolescent Education -
St. Bonaventure University
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Bonaventure University
05.2011
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
- Project-based learning
- Culturally responsive teaching
Certification
- Virginia Teacher License for Chemistry and Geosystems, Current
- Attended AP Institute for Environmental Science Project Based Curriculum, 2023-06-01
- Eligible for New York State Teacher License Renewal Chemistry 7-12
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Forest Park High School
08.2024 - Current
High School Science Teacher
James Madison High School
08.2017 - 06.2024
Middle School Science Teacher
Harper’s Choice Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2017
Masters of Adolescent Education -
St. Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Bonaventure University
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