Teandra Whitehead (James)
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 7 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with 68 students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
2nd Grade Science Teacher
Toras Chaim School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped 11 students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Tutor
Blyden Branch Library
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with 10 students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress
Summer Intern Teaching Assistant
Horizons Hampton Roads
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Improved reading scores by holding small reading groups
- Taught 2nd grade math while instructing STEM activities
- Monitored students’ meal counts
Teacher; Monarch Teach Program
Norview High School
12.2014 - 01.2019
- Created and implemented 9 Standard of Learning (SOL) lesson plans
- Engaged students and required led to be hands-on
- Supervised and observed students’ daily activities
Learning Barge Summer Instructor
The Elizabeth River Project
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Informed over 500 students about Elizabeth River’s history, state of health, and how students could help river with hands on environmental stewardship
- Assisted with creating 4th grade curriculum for Norfolk Public Schools
- Inspired public to appreciate Elizabeth River
- Organized files for schools participating in program
Aquarium Technician
Old Dominion University
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Helped ensure survival of over 30 live coral samples from sites in Atlantic and Pacific by monitoring tanks parameters
- Conducted 3D lab scanning for over 300 coral samples
- Created daily Excel spreadsheets for coral data
- Ordered lab supplies
Summer Assistant
Nauticus
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted with teaching 300 children how to sail Harbor 20s sailboat
- Managed photographs of sailors
- Created engaging activities for campers
- Greeted over 300 campers and their parents
Education
BBA - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Athens State University
Athens, AL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology, med, Secondary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2019
Skills
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Accident investigation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Professionalism
Certification
Provisional License in Biology
Publications
Ferguson, S, Chavis, T, Brown, J, James, T and Youseff, D. (2018). Project-Based Instruction: Creating a Balloon car. Science Scope, 42(4), 36-44.
Volunteer
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars; (Winter 2015-Present)
Volunteer; Blair Middle School; (Fall 2015)
Volunteer; Portsmouth Humane Society; (Summer 2013)
Timeline
2nd Grade Science Teacher
Toras Chaim School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Biology Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Tutor
Blyden Branch Library
01.2018 - 05.2019
Summer Intern Teaching Assistant
Horizons Hampton Roads
06.2017 - 08.2018
Learning Barge Summer Instructor
The Elizabeth River Project
05.2016 - 08.2016
Summer Assistant
Nauticus
06.2015 - 08.2015
Aquarium Technician
Old Dominion University
03.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher; Monarch Teach Program
Norview High School
12.2014 - 01.2019
BBA - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Athens State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, med, Secondary Education
Old Dominion University
Provisional License in Biology
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