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Robert Nelson

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of Government, Leadership and Earth Systems

American Leadership Academy
08.2020 - Current
  • Design and teach multiple classes on leadership principles
  • Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Lead a middle school government in promoting school spirit and improving school systems
  • Grade and evaluate student assignments, papers, and coursework.
  • Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Advise and counsel students to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Design detailed learning plans for struggling students based on tests, homework, and assignment records.
  • Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs

Teacher of General, Integrated and Biological Science

Mountainville Academy
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Created, prepared, and executed curriculum and appropriate lesson plans and differentiated for individual student needs
  • Created lessons and online testing methods to facilitate remote learning
  • Taught 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade Science
  • Taught honors classes for each grade when offered
  • Science team lead for 5 years
  • Started school senate program for 2019 school year
  • Started first basketball intramural program
  • Basketball coach for 2013-2014, 2017-2020
  • Worked with a team to organize and run science fair 2009-2012
  • Lead running club for middle school 2012-2013
  • Taught classes based on 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen R Covey (This is the school's theme as a 'Leader In Me' school)
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Planned and prepared various lab experiments to demonstrate scientific properties.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
06.2009

Skills

  • Extremely proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint program including animations and voice-over
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Training and experience in the 7 Habits leadership system
  • Innovative and creative teaching methods and curriculum development
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Small and large group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Student rapport
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction

Accomplishments

Awarded Charter School Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Month for Alpine School District

Educationcertificationsawards

  • Utah Valley University, 08/2003, 06/2009, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
  • Utah State Office of Education, Secondary Education (6-12) (Level 2), Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science, General and Life Science
  • Praxis 2 Test, Principles of Learning and Teaching, General Science Assessment, Biological Science Assessment

Timeline

Teacher of Government, Leadership and Earth Systems

American Leadership Academy
08.2020 - Current

Teacher of General, Integrated and Biological Science

Mountainville Academy
01.2009 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Utah Valley University

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