Highly qualified Science Teacher with 24 years of experience teaching middle school biology, space science, and physics. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Waukee Community School District
08.2006 - Current
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Belle Plaine Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2006
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Middle School Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12.1999
Skills
Inquiry-based Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Technology Integration
Student Engagement
Curriculum Development
Classroom Management
Project-based Learning
Core Curriculum Development
STEM Integration
Lesson Planning
Certification
Reading endorsement
Timeline
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Waukee Community School District
08.2006 - Current
Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Belle Plaine Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Drake University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Middle School Education
University of Northern Iowa
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