Results-driven organized educator with 20-year career focused on enhancing child development with motivational and encouraging approach. Highly intuitive with different behavioral concerns and strategies for addressing issues via customized lesson plans. Dedicated to cultivating orderly, calm and supportive environments to promote learning and adaptation. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Greene County Board Of Education
Greensboro, GA
07.2016 - Current
Served as Department Chair from 2019 to 2022; Co-department chair 2022-2024
Encouraged critical thinking skills by challenging students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
Monitored student performance, offering constructive feedback and additional aid to struggling students.
Created and administered assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.
Attended professional development workshops on current trends in education practices.
Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
Served as an advisor for 4-H club
Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Organized extracurricular events such as Science Fair competitions or club meetings.
Established strong relationships with colleagues across departments and grade levels.
Employed differentiated strategies based on student needs and learning styles.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
Established a positive learning environment conducive to student engagement.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Middle School Science Teacher
Baldwin County Board of Education
Milledgeville, GA
07.2003 - 06.2016
Assisted students with laboratory activities and experiments.
Ensured a safe environment for all students by monitoring lab safety protocols.
Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
Integrated multimedia resources into lessons to enhance learning opportunities for students.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for middle school science classes.
Collaborated with student teachers, specialists and school leaders to give each student best possible education.
Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Provided individualized feedback on student work.
Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Attended professional development workshops related to teaching science at the middle school level.
Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
Encouraged students to explore their own interests in the field of science.
Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in classroom.
Education
Educational Specialist - Advanced Education Studies And STEM/STEAM
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
12-2023
Master of Arts - Secondary Science
Piedmont College
Athens, GA
07-2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Brenau Women's College
Gainesville, GA
05-1997
Skills
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
Enforcing Rules and Expectations
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Environmental Science
Syllabus Development
Instructional Planning
Parent and Student Communication
Program and Classroom Management
Classroom Instruction
STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Faculty Collaboration and Support
STEM Programs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
Greene County Board Of Education
07.2016 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Baldwin County Board of Education
07.2003 - 06.2016
Educational Specialist - Advanced Education Studies And STEM/STEAM
Augusta University
Master of Arts - Secondary Science
Piedmont College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Brenau Women's College
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