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Pamela Foushee

High School Math & Science Teacher
Vine Grove,Kentucky

Summary

Versatile High School Math & Physics Teacher offering 18 years of educational excellence and strong classroom management skills. Well-versed in planning rigorous mathematical and physics lessons aligned to prescribed standards. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with background educating diverse student bodies to develop culturally and academically relevant math and physics assignments and assessments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Math/Science Teacher

Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY
07.2006 - Current
  • Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Plan, prepare, and teach lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Maintain consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home
  • Coordinate and collaborated with fellow faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Champion a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists
  • Design innovative science/ math curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Create and deliver interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex math and science concepts.
  • Improve student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs
  • Utilize exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students
  • Utilize data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Promote a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Served as a mentor and advisor for students interested in pursuing careers in science-related fields, guiding them through college applications and scholarship opportunities
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science
  • Developed and implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly
  • Participate in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education

Project Engineer

Dana Corporation
Elizabethtown, KY
02.1995 - 09.1996
  • Selected and implemented plant-wide preventative maintenance system.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Worked closely with maintenance group by providing guidance on maintenance systems necessary for mechanical upkeep.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2001 -

Skills

Calculus

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Accomplishments

  • Nationally Board Certified Teacher
  • First Meade County Teacher of the Year
  • Advanced Placement certifications in Calculus Ab & BC and Physics 1
  • Coded and implemented an on-line Calculus AP curriculum where my students received immediate feedback and unlimited practice
  • Advisor for the Stuart Pepper Chapter of the National Honor Society
  • Head coach of the Meade County High School Academic Team
  • Superintendent Advisory Council member
  • Yale University recognized teacher
  • Selected as a Teacher That Made a Difference by a former student at the University of Kentucky
  • Site Base Decision Making member - various terms throughout my 18 year career
  • Chosen multiple times to give the introductory speech for the valedictorian and salutatorian
  • Collaborate with my fellow teachers on a continuous basis to continuously improve our students' academic experience

Timeline

Math/Science Teacher

Meade County High School
07.2006 - Current

Master of Arts - Education

Western Kentucky University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Louisville
05.2001 -

Project Engineer

Dana Corporation
02.1995 - 09.1996
Pamela FousheeHigh School Math & Science Teacher