Pamela Whitesell
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Experienced middle school science teacher with strengths in lesson planning, differentiated instruction, lab safety, and classroom management. Skilled in creating engaging, safe labs and supporting student learning through clear assessment and communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, Virginia
08.2019 - 04.2026
- Planned middle school science lessons aligned with district curriculum standards.
- Instructed students in lab safety and classroom science procedures.
- Prepared hands-on experiments using classroom materials and lab equipment.
- Assessed student understanding through quizzes, labs, and classwork reviews.
- Differentiated instruction for varied learning needs in middle school science.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a focused learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support interdisciplinary middle school science instruction.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Communicated student progress with parents, guardians, and school staff.
Education
Master of School Administration And Curriculum/Instruction - High School Administration (K-12)
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC01-2005
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development expertise
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology integration
- Inquiry-based learning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Parent communication skills
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Special education
Certification
- 4-6 Elementary
- 6-8 Middle school
- Certifications: Math, Science, Social Studies, and English
- Curriculum and Instruction
- K-12 Principal Licensure
Timeline
Science Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2019 - 04.2026
Master of School Administration And Curriculum/Instruction - High School Administration (K-12)
University of North Carolina At Pembroke