Schoology (LMS), Canvas
Andrea Taktak
Master Teacher And Instructional Designer
Batavia,OH
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 20 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a range of subjects in the Science department. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction. Skilled in designing target lessons to fit needs of various groups. As a lifelong learner, I am driven to master new content and gain satisfaction in teaching others.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Master Teacher of Secondary Science
West Clermont School District
Cincinnati, OH
02.2001 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to exceed goals of unit objectives.
- Supported developing teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and use of technology.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for clubs and science department.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Created new curricula, and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for staff.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Generated grant proposals to gain funding for biotechnology equipment, winning $10,000 for STEM project.
- Stayed abreast of developments within Sports Medicine to improve curriculum.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Education
Master of Arts - Quality Teaching Strategies
Graceland University
Iowa 11.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
Kentucky 08.1998 - 12.2000
Skills
Course material creation
Organizational performance
Learning strategies
Curriculum design
Teamwork and Collaboration
G-Suite
MS Office
Written Communication
ADDIE
IT systems implementation
Instructional presentations
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Designed and conducted well-received professional development sessions for West Clermont High School in 2019 and 2021.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented curriculum and lessons for new courses (Forensic Science 2003, Interior Design (mini-course) 2005, Law Enforcement (mini-course) 2006, Sports Medicine 2014-15)
- Teacher Leader Endorsement 2010 (University of Cincinnati)
- Master Teacher Designation 2021, 2016, 2011
- Lead Professional Educator License 2021, 2016
- Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Certification 2020
Software
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
Canva
Screencastify
Camtasia
Nearpod (similar to RISE)
Timeline
Master of Arts - Quality Teaching Strategies
Graceland University
11.2005 - 05.2008
Master Teacher of Secondary Science
West Clermont School District
02.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
08.1998 - 12.2000