Paul Besong
Science Teacher
Cozad,NE
Summary
Involved Biology Teacher with 11 years of experience in teaching Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. Skilled in teaching general science to secondary students. Adept in personalizing learning plans for individual growth in scientific concepts and methodology. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Encouraging students to perform at their best and promoting positive classroom culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
9-12 Grade Biology, Anatomy and Physiology Teacher
Cozad Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear classroom routines.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Used Powerschool and Canvas to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for student IEPs and 504 Plans as well as ELL students.
Biology Teacher
Ministry Of Education
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of students with IEP and students requiring extra support.
Biology and Health Science teacher
Government High School Njinikom
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where all students felt comfortable
- Developed rigorous lesson plans and lectures and prepared students for quizzes and tests
- Graded papers, lessons, tests, quizzes, and other assignments, relaying information to parents and school board when necessary
- Monitored and evaluated students progress.
Biology and Health Science teacher
Government Secondary School Chuaku Muloin
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Taught Biology in from 6th to 10th grade
- Improved students' academic performance through interactive lesson sessions, effective classroom management, follow up of students' academic challenges and discipline.
Biology and Physics teacher
Government Secondary School Ossing
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Tutored students of forms 1 and 2 Biology
- Taught Physics in forms 1 to 3
- Maintained high level of students' discipline, classroom management and resolved classroom conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
New Life International Biblical University
USA12.2021
Master of Science - Applied Botany
University of Bamenda
Bamenda, Cameroon11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Applied Botany
UNIVERSITY Of BAMENDA
12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
University of Bamenda
Bamenda, Cameroon07.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Students development
- Leadership skills
- Interactive lessons
- Compassion and empathy
- English
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Learning Strategies
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Performance Assessments
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Nebraska State Teaching Credential
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating Students
- Testing and Grading
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Special Needs Students
Certification
- Young Africans Leaders Initiative (YALI), 2019
- Young Africans Leaders Initiative (YALI), 2020
- Leadership and Team work, WATSON
- Communication Skills, WATSON
- People management, WATSON
Accomplishments
Drastically improved on the passing rate of students in Cozad High School from 60% of students passing Biology to 99% in one year. Students did not only pass but got an in-depth content knowledge in Biology.
References
Corey Fisher +13084402331
Nick Auwerda +13082934756
Kisob Jacqueline Ndaleh Yenkong, +237677718995, jackndaleh@gmail.com
Timeline
9-12 Grade Biology, Anatomy and Physiology Teacher
Cozad Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
Biology Teacher
Ministry Of Education
10.2017 - 06.2022
Biology and Health Science teacher
Government High School Njinikom
10.2014 - 06.2016
Biology and Health Science teacher
Government Secondary School Chuaku Muloin
03.2013 - 05.2016
Biology and Physics teacher
Government Secondary School Ossing
09.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
New Life International Biblical University
Master of Science - Applied Botany
University of Bamenda
Bachelor of Science - Applied Botany
UNIVERSITY Of BAMENDA
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
University of Bamenda
- Young Africans Leaders Initiative (YALI), 2019
- Young Africans Leaders Initiative (YALI), 2020
- Leadership and Team work, WATSON
- Communication Skills, WATSON
- People management, WATSON
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