Professional Educator offering 26 years of experience in education. Focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Skilled in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual
student needs.
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- Teach Biology to students using information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Assess class assignments, determine grades and review work with struggling students to increase their chances for success.
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports to gauge performance.
- Diversify teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Use tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine their understanding of course materials.
- Use Infinite Campus to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues in other departments to meet the needs and address accomodations for those students requiring extra support.
- Keep classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear learning targets for each lesson.
- Develop materials for laboratory activities and course materials, including homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Established positive and encouraging relationships with students, helping to foster an appreciation for biology and science.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Use Google Classroom as a digital platform for students to use to supplement in person lessons.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Used various machinery and equipment for grounds maintenance, to clear brush, miscellaneous debris and snow in the winter.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using a variety of tools for optimal health of animals.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock, including cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
- Assisted in birth of new livestock including pulling calves and assisting with lambing.
- Graduated with 3.95 GPA
- Thesis: An Environmental Education Supplement to Modern Biology
- Graduated cum laude
- Majored in Biology and Biological Aspects of Conservation
- Coursework in developing technology skills for use in the classroom
- Coursework in working with students with special needs and diverse backgrounds
- Coursework in conflict resolution techniques
In my free time, I like to read a variety of fictional genres. I have also been been involved in some type of
athletic endeavor my whole life and continue life long fitness goals. During extended breaks when I am off of
school and my wife has vacation time, we like to travel with our daughter and especially like camping.
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School Attended
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- McPherson College
Job Titles Held:
- Biology Teacher
- Factory Worker
- Assistant Groundskeeper
- Farm Helper
Degrees
- Master of Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Teacher Certification Program For Science 6-12
- Some College (No Degree)
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