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Virginia Ulmer

Teacher
Baltimore,MD

Summary

Highly qualified STEM Teacher with 9+ years of experience teaching elementary math and science. 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

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second/ Third Grade TAG Math and Science Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
Bowie, MD
07.2014 - Current
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Emphasized systems thinking and self-directed learning.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through engagement in scientific inquiry and the engineering design process.
  • Implemented higher-order thinking tasks designed to strengthen student engagement while increasing their knowledge and understanding of content.
  • Utilized student data to modify and accelerate pace of curriculum
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments..
  • Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of Twice Gifted students requiring extra support.
  • Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Supervised weekly enrichment groups specializing in dance, fashion art, and technology.

Lead STEM Instructor

Camp Invention- NIHF
Remote
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Explored 21st-century teaching methods that encouraged and developed creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, teamwork, collaboration and the entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Created an immersive environment to improve learning through physical and conceptual means, offering a safe setting for students to take risks and build their collective knowledge.
  • Helped children understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and educate them about intellectual property concepts: trademarks, patents and the important role they play in business and our economy.

First Grade Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
Hyattsville, MD
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels through small group activities and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with ESOL team in order to implement multicultural lessons.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.

Education

Master of Science - STEM Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

Towson University
Towson, MD
09.2008 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts -

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
01.2003 - 08.2008

Skills

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Certification

Maryland Standard Professional Certificate Elementary Education 1-6 Valid, July 2024

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Quote

Be the change you want to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi

Timeline

Lead STEM Instructor

Camp Invention- NIHF
06.2019 - 07.2022

Second/ Third Grade TAG Math and Science Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
07.2014 - Current

Master of Science - STEM Education

Walden University
01.2014 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Education

Towson University
09.2008 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts -

The Community College of Baltimore County
01.2003 - 08.2008

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