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Ensure the continued achievement in science for students in grades K-5 at Silver Ridge Elementary by assuming responsibilities of a full-time Science Special Support Teacher including the preparation of hands-on activities and experiments in an interactive learning environment. Deliver instruction on all science concepts, teach students non-fiction reading strategies via scientific reading materials, and conduct Science FSA Test Review and Preparation. Provide effective classroom and behavior management.✔Create lesson plans that implement individual learner plans and portfolios to enhance intellectual development, encourage creativity/communication and foster higher learning. Differentiate curriculum based on the needs of various learners.✔Conduct hands-on science experiments teaching the principles of scientific method and inquiry to small group of students.✔Serve as communication liaison between administration and team members to ensure quality and continuity of education.✔Host Family Science Nights to train parents on helping their children identify scientific concepts while at home.✔School ranked 3rd in the County for improved FSA scores.✔Serve as the Science Liaison between the district and school faculty.✔Sponsor for Ecology Corp and Southeast Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME).✔School Advisory Committee Member as both faculty and parent.

Initially started with Florida Virtual on a part-time basis, grading Biology submissions from June to August. Began a full-time teaching role providing instruction to high school students for Earth Space Science. ✔The only teacher in the group to have gained proficiency on teaching the Earth Space Science Course in Blackboard.✔Incorporated Earth and Life Science SSA preparation study strategies in teaching.✔Facilitated learning on an individual basis, upholding the highest Florida educational standards. ✔Utilized various teaching aids, motivational tools, and classroom management strategies to engage students in active learning.

Taught 7th grade Regular and Advanced Comprehensive Science at Pioneer Middle School. Responsible for providing instructional leadership including developing and implementing lesson plans, activities, special projects and instruction to facilitate learning on an individual basis. ✔Conducted effective parent-teacher conferences, advising parents on student progress and how to reinforce education. ✔Utilized reading strategies in content areas including graphic organizers to teach scientific concepts.✔Team Leader and Science Fair Coordinator.✔Sponsor for National Junior Honor Society and SECME.

Taught Honors Biology, Biology, Marine Biology, Earth Space, and Physical Science, as well as Bilingual Curriculum Content Science Courses at Barbara Goleman Senior High School.✔Member of the Math and Science Instructional Improvement Team.✔Founder and Sponsor of the Young Forensic Scientist League.✔Liaison for the Fairchild Tropical Gardens Competition.✔Prepared students to participate in the University of Florida Science Conference.

Taught Honors Biology, Physical Science, Comprehensive Science, and Bilingual curriculum content courses at Hialeah Middle School.✔Team Leader and Science Fair Coordinator.✔Sponsor of the Science Club.

🎓 Master Of Science Degree In Medical Laboratory Science - 08/2001

🎓 Bachelor Of Science Degree In Microbiology And Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Psychology - 05/1995