8th Grade Science Teacher resume example

Mastered or have become proficient in the following areas (bearing in mind that I ALWAYS have areas to improve and always want feedback on how I am doing):

• Classroom management of 20-30 students at a time;
• developing strong rapport with students;
• using formative and summative assessments to check for understanding, then reflecting and planning based on student needs;
• differentiating to meet the needs of all learners by allowing choice in assignments and allowing them to show learning through multiple modalities;
• using a variety of teaching methods such as group work, class discussions, labs, online applets, video, and demonstrations;
• establishing clear learning objectives for all units;
• communicating clear classroom expectations of respect, responsibility, and doing your personal best;
• being a positive role model for students.

Served in the following roles:

• Leadership Council (2014-present) - Participated in school-wide decisions regarding Parent Information Night, Standards Based Diploma, and more. Looked at big picture issues and formulated creative solutions to problems.
• Team Leader (2014-present) - Led daily meetings with other teachers towards sharing best practice in productive ways. Facilitated brainstorming sessions on how to best help our students be successful. Remained in close contact with parents around conferences, student celebrations, and field trips.
• Teaching and Learning Team (2013-present) - Collaborated with coworkers to implement best practices around teaching and learning for our middle school students. Facilitated sessions for staff on literacy, differentiation, and best practice around homework.
• School Climate Committee (2012-present) - Fostering a positive culture through staff activities like our Christmas gift exchange and student-led activities like our Valentine's Card making and delivery for grades 4-8. I took the lead on formulating our School Expectation Matrix which promotes school wide safety, responsibility, and respect.
• Teacher Technology Team (2013-2014) - Researching, trying, and sharing with others best practices within Google Classroom, Google Drive, Newsela, Brainpop, Prezi, Tagxedo, and other tools that support and enhance instruction.
• Assistant coach for Greely High School Girls Tennis and co-coach for GMS tennis
• Girls on the Run coach - I helped instill positive self image while staying active for girls in grades 3-5.
• Volunteering for school dances as a chaperone and coming to sporting events to show students my support for their well-being outside of academics.
• Lead team-building activities for team celebrations helps build a positive climate for the 8th grade.