Thomas Bryant
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic, experienced Middle School Life Science Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 34 years in classroom environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Parkland School District
01.1987 - 06.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Instructed 7th grade students in principles, theories and facts of Life Science
- Worked in team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education - Biology/General Science
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.1991
Bachelor of Science - Education (Biology/General Science)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.1986
Skills
- Individualized Support
- Program Planning
- Standardized Testing
- Differentiated Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instruction and Leadership
- Rule Enforcement
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Group Leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Supervision
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Learning Strategies
- Constructive Student Feedback
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Parent and Student Communication
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Grading
- Instruction Modifications
- Behavior Management Techniques
- New Teacher Training
- Student Records Management
- Different Learning Styles
- Constructive Feedback
- Informative Lectures
- Positive Interactions
- Active Listening
- Student Support
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Response to Intervention Understanding
- Student Assessment
- Laboratory Management
- Program and Classroom Management
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Smart Board Operation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Specimen Handling
- Team Collaboration
- Field Trip Coordination
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Hands-On Learning
- Field Trip Planning and Supervision
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Parkland School District
01.1987 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Secondary Education - Biology/General Science
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Education (Biology/General Science)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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