Stephen Beck
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 18 years of experience teaching middle and high school 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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Academy of Science Teacher
Mater Dei Catholic High School
San Diego , United States
2019.01 - Current
- Co-lead Academy of Science teacher, Project-based classed, students maintained sea bass tank, built school garden, ran blood drives, organized field trips
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in high school national science competitions.
Science Teacher
Horace Mann Middle School
San Diego , CA
2017.08 - 2018.06
- 6th grade science, adjusted curriculum to fit students needs
- 7th/8th science to students less than year in US
Biology Teacher
Crawford High School
San Diego , CA
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
7th/8th Grade Science Teacher
The O'farrell Charter School
San Diego , CA
2012.08 - 2016.06
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Biology Teacher
Monte Vista High School
San Diego , CA
2009.08 - 2010.06
- 60% biology and life science position
Biology Teacher
Steele Canyon High School
Spring Valley , CA
2009.01 - 2009.06
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Maternity Replacement assignment
Head Varsity Soccer Coach
Dos Pueblos High School
Santa Barbara , CA
2004.09 - 2008.06
- Head coach varsity boys soccer, organized jv and frosh teams
- worked with team parents to organize fundraisers, tournaments, and awards ceremonies
Biology Teacher
Dos Pueblos High School
Santa Barbara , CA
2001.09 - 2008.06
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA06.2004
Skills
- Efficient in most computer programs
- Group Project Coordination
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Verbal and Written Communication
Hobbies
Gardening at home and school. I led the first garden project at Mater Dei Catholic High School.
Sports and exercise.
Animals and pets. I have 2 cats and a dog.
Timeline
Academy of Science Teacher
Mater Dei Catholic High School
2019.01 - Current
Science Teacher
Horace Mann Middle School
2017.08 - 2018.06
Biology Teacher
Crawford High School
2016.08 - 2017.06
7th/8th Grade Science Teacher
The O'farrell Charter School
2012.08 - 2016.06
Biology Teacher
Monte Vista High School
2009.08 - 2010.06
Biology Teacher
Steele Canyon High School
2009.01 - 2009.06
Head Varsity Soccer Coach
Dos Pueblos High School
2004.09 - 2008.06
Biology Teacher
Dos Pueblos High School
2001.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Point Loma Nazarene University
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