Chemistry Teacher/Computer Science Teacher

• août 2020 - - aujourd’hui

Chemistry and Biology Teacher

• 2019 - juin 2020

Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Science Team Leader

• août 2016 - juin 2019

Teacher of high school chemistry and physics highly engaged in advancing the philosophy and methodology supporting standards-based grading and professional learning communities/achievement teams. Leader of a small team of science teachers responsible for developing curriculum matching requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards in all sciences. Collaborator leading with purpose toward developing priority standards, unit plans, proficiency scales, learning progressions, and instructional strategies that increase student learning in science while keeping focus on high effect size best-practices based upon current research. Provider of training and guidance in developing tools and data-driven goals to all high school staff with the objective of increasing student achievement on a school-wide basis.

Student Teacher

• janv. 2016 - mai 2016

Design and deliver engaging lessons based upon the three-dimensional learning strategies of the Next Generation Science Standards for 52 General Biology students. Utilize questioning strategies to uncover student prior knowledge and misconceptions and use the information to drive lesson and formative assessment planning. Collaborate with Biology staff to create proficiency scales for seven units as part of an effort to transition from traditional to proficiency-based grading. Design and deliver engaging lessons based upon the three-dimensional learning strategies of the Next Generation Science Standards for 52 General Biology students. Utilize questioning strategies to uncover student prior knowledge and misconceptions and use the information to drive lesson and formative assessment planning. Collaborate with Biology staff to create proficiency scales for seven units as part of an effort to transition from traditional to proficiency-based grading.

Substitute Teacher

• janv. 2014 - mai 2016

Teach students in grades 7-12 Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts and Resource classes according to teacher lesson plans. Facilitate in-class activities and assist students with homework in content areas. Communicate effectively with teachers about student behavior and academic progress. Maintain order and attention in the classroom using management techniques such as proximity and nonverbal communication.

Practicum Student

• sept. 2015 - déc. 2015

Developed technology-based review tools for 25 students and conducted after-school review sessions for up to 20 students prior to assessments. Compiled the concept knowledge necessary for naming chemical compounds into a concept map for student use. Interacted with and questioned student groups during laboratory activities in an effort to uncover misconceptions and guide students toward understanding.

Science and Mathematics Tutor

• sept. 2013 - déc. 2013

Conducted group and individual learning sessions with student-athletes. Apprised tutor coordinators of difficulties students had in completing assigned work. Strictly conformed to academic assistance regulations set by the NCAA. Conducted group and individual learning sessions with student-athletes. Apprised tutor coordinators of difficulties students had in completing assigned work. Strictly conformed to academic assistance regulations set by the NCAA.

Teaching Assistant Intern. Human Biology Laboratory

• janv. 2013 - mai 2013

Design and carry out instruction and laboratory activities for 24 non-science majors in Human Biology Laboratory under the supervision of experienced teaching assistants. Facilitate deeper learning of science concepts by utilizing methods of uncovering student prior knowledge and misconceptions, helping students articulate their knowledge through the use of questioning techniques, and providing opportunity for practice with Human Biology concepts. Design and carry out instruction and laboratory activities for 24 non-science majors in Human Biology Laboratory under the supervision of experienced teaching assistants. Facilitate deeper learning of science concepts by utilizing methods of uncovering student prior knowledge and misconceptions, helping students articulate their knowledge through the use of questioning techniques, and providing opportunity for practice with Human Biology concepts.

General Manager

• mars 1994 - déc. 2008

Responsible for communicating the high performance expectations of the company and training employees to reach those expectations. Interacted with and directed the activities of over 70 employees from diverse backgrounds and cultures, promoting teamwork and communication between the different crews. Motivated employees to do their best work. Responsible for providing high quality customer service to private, public and business customers. Responsible for communicating the high performance expectations of the company and training employees to reach those expectations. Interacted with and directed the activities of over 70 employees from diverse backgrounds and cultures, promoting teamwork and communication between the different crews. Motivated employees to do their best work. Responsible for providing high quality customer service to private, public and business customers.