Steven Spencer
Teacher
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
My goal is to lead the newest generation of students to lifelong success and excellence. I am certified to teach all science courses, grades 7-12, and also have a national certification for secondary science with EdTPA. I am a progressive style teacher, who prefers to utilize a hands on approach to science while maintaining a high energy environment for my students. I believe the best way to motivate students is through mutual respect and positive encouragement, which is the basis for all learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-AP Biology Teacher
Monterey High School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on labs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons which connected Pre-AP and on-level while differentiating between rigor levels.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Student Teacher
Lubbock High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Taught small group instruction bi-weekly to "at risk" students in the classroom, using daily lesson plans, teaching materials, and tests to assess levels of mastery of educational standards and objectives, raising the students from the "does not approach" standard to the "meets" standard.
Marching Band Technician
Boerne High School
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Enhanced band performance by designing and implementing dynamic marching routines.
- Improved musicians'' technical skills through targeted instruction and practice sessions.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating innovative teaching methods and technology in lessons.
- Taught sectionals to the trombone section which included learning accountability, perseverance, and integrity, resulting in the trombone section earning "section of the week" multiple times throughout the fall.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Science, Minor in Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2022
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
References
Jack Purkeypile - Principle, Monterey High School (806) 219-2013
Denise Caughron - Associate/Science Principle, Monterey High School (806) 773-1844
Christine Teaff - Biology curriculum academic leader/Mentor teacher, Lubbock High School (806) 239-6822
Sydney Lamphear - Teacher, Monterey High School (970) 799-6241
Timeline
Pre-AP Biology Teacher
Monterey High School
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Lubbock High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Marching Band Technician
Boerne High School
07.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Science, Minor in Education
Texas Tech University
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