Robin Kanterman

Middle School Science Teacher

Springfield Public Schools

09.2007 - 07.2024

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.