Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 26 years of experience teaching middle school science and math. 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, NC
01.2014 - Current
- Utilized county provided Lego Briq-Q sets to engage students in learning about forces an motion through interactive play
- Planned and implemented instruction aligned to the Common Core and North Carolina Standard Course of study for 8th grade science
- Utilized data from assessments to drive the direction of instruction and incorporate review materials when needed
- Integrated reading and writing into formal and informal instruction practices.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into STEM concepts.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of EC students requiring extra support.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
7th/8th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Randolph County Schools
Archdale, NC
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Facilitated the AVID program (Achievement Via Individual Determination) at Archdale-Trinity Middle School both as an AVID elective teacher and as an AVID curriculum instructor for both science and mathematics
- Developed and instructed the Fast Forward program aimed at reducing drop-out rates in our county, and directed activities at a week-long camp held prior to the start of school implementing perceptual control theory and the Take Charge curriculum
- Integrated interactive white-board technology using the Promethean ActivBoard (for which I am a certified trainer) and utilized mastery learning, hands-on approaches to boost student performance
- Refurbished and maintained the school's website, and presented findings on using Web sites to increase parent involvement at the 2003 National Middle School Association's Conference
- Published an article in the Middle School Journal which outlined the results of my research
- Collaborated on the development of the Pyramid Project on the campus of ATMS
- All four core subjects were integrated in a two-week long project where over 200 students developed plans, created building groups, constructed original bricks and built a 6 foot tall scale model of the Pyramids including mummified chickens
- The resulting project was presented at the NC middle school conference
- Completed the environmental education certification requirements and utilized the high-interest, out-door lessons to meet state science curriculum goals.
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Implemented hands-on activities such as year long weather data collection, participating in a state-wide water quality study, building candy machines, and creating a classroom size model of a cell
- Directed the 1998 and 1999 Big Sweep Campaigns on the school's campus including data collection, and used the results to enhance student participation in the Glaxo Students as Scientists Project
- Assisted in the production of the school yearbook
Education
Master's degree - Middle Grades
12.2002
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Pi Chapter
Bachelor of Science degree - Biology, marine science
05.1994
High School Diploma -
06.1990
Skills
- Group Assistance
- Lecturing and Leading Discussions
- Instructional Techniques
- Lab Demonstrations
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- District Standards
- Activity Organization
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Technology Integration
- Different Learning Styles
- STEM Programs
Additional Information
- 2
Timeline
Eighth Grade Science Teacher - Guilford County Schools
01.2014 - Current
7th/8th Grade Math and Science Teacher - Randolph County Schools
01.2000 - 01.2014
Seventh Grade Science Teacher - Cabarrus County Schools
01.1996 - 01.2000
University of North Carolina At Charlotte - Master's degree, Middle Grades
College of Charleston - Bachelor of Science degree, Biology, marine science
The North Carolina School of Science And Mathematics - High School Diploma,
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