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Scott Mixdorf

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong focus on classroom management, lesson planning, and student motivation. Committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes student-centered learning and cultural sensitivity.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, Science High School

Carmen South
Milwaukee, WI
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards and student needs.
  • Facilitated classroom activities promoting collaboration and critical thinking among students.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share best practices.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

Teacher, STEM/Science Hope Academy

Hope Academy
Milwaukee, WI
08.2021 - 07.2022

Created first STEM program for the school. Hope Academy found themselves is a fiscal problem and canceled their High School program after I was there 1 year.

Teacher, Science Pulaski High School

Milwauk Public Schools
Milwaukee, WI
09.1991 - 06.2018
  • Taught most science courses - Chemistry, Biology, Physics and a number of 1 semester courses - Genetics, Geology, Microbiology, Meteorology, etc. My certifications are unique - pre-1994 Broadfield Science (1601). Biology (1605), Chemistry (1610), and Physics (1625). The licenses allow me to teach ANY science in High School (7-12) and are lifetime. The 1601 is grandfathered.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Science Education, Minor Physics

U.W.River Falls
River Falls, WI
06-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Education, Broadfield Science, Biology (Triple)

U.W.Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05-1991

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior management
  • Classroom instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Curriculum development
  • Cultural sensitivity

Certification

  • Licensed Teacher (Pre-94 1601 - Grandfathered), 1605, 1610, and 1625. Certified to teach every science 7-12. Lifetime license. Teaching File Number: 83846

Timeline

Teacher, Science High School

Carmen South
07.2022 - Current

Teacher, STEM/Science Hope Academy

Hope Academy
08.2021 - 07.2022

Teacher, Science Pulaski High School

Milwauk Public Schools
09.1991 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Master of Science Education, Minor Physics

U.W.River Falls

Bachelor of Arts - Education, Broadfield Science, Biology (Triple)

U.W.Milwaukee