Ross Rowland
Victorville,CA
Summary
Innovative Science Teacher bringing a 18-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and student engagement. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher/Department Chairperson
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2005 - Current
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning techniques in the classroom, promoting curiosity and active engagement among students.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the department that led to improved resource allocation decisions based on objective measures of performance indicators.
- Facilitated regular meetings with colleagues to discuss best practices in teaching methodologies, research trends, and emerging technologies relevant to the discipline.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
CSU, Chico
Chico, CA05.2003
Skills
- Social Emotional Learning
- Project-based learning
- Progress Monitoring
- STEM Programs
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Staff Development
- Laboratory skills
Additional Information
- Mojave High School Teacher Of The Year
- Site Leadership Team Member
- PLC Guiding Coalition
- Site SEL Committee
- Developed 2 New Courses, Advanced Robotics and Renewable Energy Science
Timeline
Science Teacher/Department Chairperson
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2005 - Current
Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
CSU, Chico
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