Sherri Breland
Bogalusa,LA
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 25+ years of experience teaching middle and high school Physical, Biological and Environmental Sciences. 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
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Science Teacher
Northshore Charter
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Secondary School Science Teacher
Bogalusa City Schools
02.1995 - 07.2014
- 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.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Substitute Teacher
Bogalusa City Schools
08.1993 - 01.1995
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
Washington Parish Schools
08.1991 - 05.1993
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Tutor
Bogalusa City Schools
08.1989 - 05.1991
- Collaborated with students to complete assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided individual assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
Office Manager
Dr. Thomas Danos, DDS
02.1987 - 06.1989
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Billing Assistant
Richard Seals, CPA
05.1986 - 01.1987
- Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
- Produced and mailed invoices, payment reminders and financial notices.
- Contacted customers and third party payers to pursue payments.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Computer Operator
Bogalusa Indemnity Corporation
05.1981 - 04.1986
- Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems.
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
- Retrieved information and performed data entry using appropriate computer programs.
- Complied with data entry quotients to support time-sensitive project input milestones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Environmental Sciences
University of Southern Misssissippi
05.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Operations
Sullivan Vocational/Technical Institute
Bogalusa, LA01.1981
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa High School
Bogalusa, LA01.1980
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Diverse Student Populations
- Group and Individual Instruction
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Timeline
Secondary School Science Teacher
Northshore Charter
08.2014 - 06.2021
Secondary School Science Teacher
Bogalusa City Schools
02.1995 - 07.2014
Substitute Teacher
Bogalusa City Schools
08.1993 - 01.1995
Substitute Teacher
Washington Parish Schools
08.1991 - 05.1993
Tutor
Bogalusa City Schools
08.1989 - 05.1991
Office Manager
Dr. Thomas Danos, DDS
02.1987 - 06.1989
Billing Assistant
Richard Seals, CPA
05.1986 - 01.1987
Computer Operator
Bogalusa Indemnity Corporation
05.1981 - 04.1986
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Environmental Sciences
University of Southern Misssissippi
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Operations
Sullivan Vocational/Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa High School
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