Teresa W. Email & Phone Number

Clayton, Nc, Us

United States

Seniors Homeroom TeacherDevelop and implement science curriculum that meets educational standards. Create engaging lesson plans and teaching materials. Conduct experiments and hands-on activities to enhance learning. Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback. Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment. Utilize technology to support and enhance instruction. Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects. Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress. Participate in professional development opportunities. Stay current with scientific advancements and integrate new knowledge into teaching. Support students in their academic and personal growth. Prepare students for standardized tests and assessments. Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. Supervise and mentor student teachers or interns. Organize and participate in science fairs and extracurricular activities. Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance. Implement school policies and procedures.Engage in continuous self-improvement and reflection on teaching practices.Serves as a Highschool AI Integration Specialist, leveraging artificial intelligence tools to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement. Leads projects and research on AI-driven education, fostering personalized learning experiences and equipping students with critical thinking and future-ready skills.FIRST Robotics Competition Volunteer and Mentor Serves as the STEM Expedition Coordinator, organizing engaging field trips and hands-on learning experiences to deepen students' understanding of scientific concepts. Serves as a Cultural and Language Educator, teaching African culture and Swahili to students and the community.

United States

Creating Unit PlansWriting Lesson Plans that caters for multiple intelligence and learning difficulties.Creating activities showing inquiry in the classroom.Creating sample assessment with Rubric aligned with GRASP or RAFT.Recording screen casts of Unit plans with concepts, contexts, and statements of inquiry.

United States

Deliver thoughtful, relevant, and data-driven lesson plans according to the NC Education Standards that differentiate students' learning styles in consideration of IEPs & 504 and those that promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.Implement lessons through dynamic instruction that is engaging, motivating, and invests students in their learning.Work cooperatively with staff to modify curricula and develop individualized learning plans as needed for students being served through special programs.Review and analyze multiple sources of data incorporating both formal and informal methods to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and to adjust instructional strategies and content delivery as needed.Interact in respectful ways with students and staff at all times, maintaining a physically and emotionally safe, supportive learning environment that is characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear and high expectations for all student behavior, and organization that maximizes student learning.Utilize positive behavioral management strategies that will invest students in their learning goals and motivate them to be actively engaged in their learning.Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and the behavioral progress of students through daily/weekly folders, attending open houses and parent-teacher conferences, and regular personal phone calls or emails as needed.Hold oneself to the highest standard for individual development, pursue leadership opportunities, collaborate with other educational professionals, communicate regularly with stakeholders, maintain professional relationships, and conduct yourself ethically and with integrity.Attend and actively engage in a collaborative beginning of year Professional Development, faculty meetings, and grade-level planning meetings.

• Lead the Key Stage 1 & 2 Team• Lead the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of KS1&2 curriculum, including the analysis of performance data.• Support and secure the commitment of others to the vision, ethos and policies of the school to promote high levels of achievement.• Work in collaboration with the Executive Head Teacher in the recruitment and selection of staff, provide initial induction, support and assessments for teachers.• Liaise with colleagues to identify training needs. Lead and participate in staff training and development opportunities as appropriate and keep abreast of current developments in teaching and learning and inform others as appropriate.• Be responsible for the teaching of a class, developing a stimulating and challenging learning environment.• Ensure effective planning facilitating teaching of Biology and Chemistry, assessment and record keeping.• In conjunction with the manager, support teachers in planning appropriate strategies to achieve learner’s progress target levels.• Communicate and consult with parents and educators about children’s progress and attainment, encouraging parental involvement.

Sierra Leone

Head of Science, Key Stage 3-4 and AS Level Chemistry and Biology TeacherBritish International School and Montessori Education School, Freetown, Sierra LeoneOctober 2021 – August 2022Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Leadership and Management: Led the Science Department, overseeing educators, assessing their teaching, and providing feedback for professional growth. Participated in appraisals and recommended development plans.Teacher Training and Development: Organized CPD and COP sessions, ensuring teaching strategies aligned with the latest trends and cultural needs. Fostered a collaborative learning environment for staff.Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning: Developed engaging lesson plans for Key Stages 3, 4, and A-level Chemistry and Biology. Incorporated African cultural elements to enhance relevance and student engagement.Examination Preparation: Prepared students for Checkpoint and IGCSE assessments, reinforcing key concepts and offering personalized support based on diverse student needs and cultural backgrounds.STEAM Club Coordinator: Led the STEAM club, encouraging interdisciplinary projects that incorporated local cultural perspectives, fostering creativity, and expanding students’ scientific understanding.Mentorship and Tutoring: Mentored Year 11 students, guiding their academic and personal growth. Fostered a culturally inclusive environment, promoting global perspectives.Science Week and Event Coordination: Organized Science Week, integrating scientific exploration with African cultural celebrations to broaden students’ understanding.Assessment and Reporting: Assessed student progress, provided feedback, and tracked development through Learning Ladders, ensuring culturally sensitive and supportive reporting.

Offering consultation on different curricula Homeschooling IB - PYP, MYPIGCSE- Cambridge, EdexcelContextualizing curriculum Lesson planning for multiple intelligence Conducting projects and practicals Setting conducting and marking assessment of and for learning Writing learners report

Westlands- Nairobi

• Created innovative inspiring and engaging lesson plans based on curriculum guidelines and the latest teaching trends.• Performed varied assessments recording and reporting on the progress of students for learning experiences.• Served as teachers’ coordinator in the standard, passed information from the admin to teachers and chaired standard meetings, laying down strategies for a healthy competition in the standards.• Coordinated school trips, budgeted and wrote reports on the same.• Enlisted into the school fire drill team and a first aider.• Appointed patron for the Salsa Dance Club and Culinary Skill Club.• Fundraised for Dettol Mater Heart Run Fund in school.• Supported the recruitment team in teaching staff recruitment.• Designed Covid 19 Hybrid Curriculum

Nairobi

• Class manager - Remain updated on pedagogical methods, ensure the class is condusive for learning, keeping records of students attendance, and performance and maintaining discipline.• Subject teacher – Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching aids. Deliver lessons and organize learning activities per lesson, set, mark and compile exam to assess leaners progress, update parents and the administration on the same.• Teachers coordinator in the standards – Passing information from the admin to teachers, organizing and chairing standard meetings and laying down strategies for a healthy competition in the standard.• School trip coordinator – Organizing School Education Trips, budgeting on the trips and writing reports on the trips. • Salsa Dance patron – Recruit learners to the club, train the dancers, organize for resource persons and trainers ,collect salsa dance songs, coordinate Salsa Dance performances during school celebrations.• Cookery Club patron - Recruit learners to the club, budget for the items to use during the term, prepare a plan for culinary skills to be learnt, gather recipes, give instructions and demonstrate and ensure learners safety during cooking lessons.

Master Of Education In Innovation

Bachelor'S Degree, Education (Science)

Teacher Training in Chemistry and Biology

Child Protection For Teachers.

Ctic, Post Graduate Training In Teaching International Curricula

▪︎Internationalism and International Education ▪︎The British National Curriculum (BNC) ▪︎ The International General Certificate.

Programming With And For Adolescents, Certificate

A course that builds capacity to implement programmes with and for adolescents.

Elementary Teacher Training Associate Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching, 1-8

Certificate, Education In Emergencies - Eie

Certificate, Icdl

Diploma, Diploma In Education Management