Stacie Franson
Winfield,WV
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a variety of subjects. Skilled in instructional design and implementation for nearly a decade. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and assess learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Science Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards for over 8 different content areas.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside traditional classroom setting.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Virtual Teacher
Kanawha County Virtual School
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated assignments, papers, and course work for over 25 students each semester.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops yearly.
Teaching Assistant
Marshall University
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout th semester.
- Taught Genetics Lab, college-level course, for over 25 students.
Science Teacher
Teays Valley Christian School
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Promoted critical thinking skills amongst students through inquiry-based learning approaches within various scientific disciplines.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Contributed to development of school's science curriculum, ensuring alignment with state/national standards and best practices in 5 content areas.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson delivery techniques, including project-based learning and interactive simulations.
Laboratory Technician/ Manager
West Virginia State University
01.2007 - 04.2010
- Construction of siRNA for transfection in A7r5 smooth muscle cells
- Oversaw 2-5 undergraduate research projects
- Ordered and maintained supplies in lab
- Taught students how to use lab equipment.
- Assisted in budget planning and resource allocation, reducing operational costs without compromising quality standards.
- Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines, showcasing effective time management and prioritization skills.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements from agencies such as OSHA or EPA within lab environment, maintaining safe workspace for all employees involved.
- Maintained detailed records of test results, ensuring easy access to data for future reference or analysis.
- Planned or directed research, development, or production activities.
- Maintaining and harvesting A7r5 cells
- Immunostaining of A7r5 cells
- Real-Time PCR
- Western Blot
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching
Marshall University
Huntington12.2019
Master of Science Degree in Biotechnology - Biotechnology
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marshall University
Huntington12.2003
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Growth Mindset
- Virtual Learning Management
- LMS Administration
- Public Speaking
- Collaborative learning
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Design
- Subject matter expertise
- Program Development
- Instructional Strategies
Timeline
Virtual Teacher
Kanawha County Virtual School
08.2021 - Current
Biomedical Science Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Marshall University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Science Teacher
Teays Valley Christian School
09.2014 - 06.2018
Laboratory Technician/ Manager
West Virginia State University
01.2007 - 04.2010
Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching
Marshall University
Master of Science Degree in Biotechnology - Biotechnology
West Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marshall University
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