OBJECTIVE: Position as a secondary teacher for science or health. Willing to assist with service clubs,

science club, Spanish club, and science fair activities.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Adept at holding student’s interest, using hands-on activities and visual aids
• Can work with students who are culturally diverse, disabled or exceptional
• Sensitive to racial issues; patient and caring
• Strong leadership skills; able to direct and make decisions
• Deeply committed to high quality education for adolescents
• Able to stimulate curiosity in scientific method and principles

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Teaching

• Taught general science to 90 junior high school students
• generated high level of enthusiasm among students
• creative use of visual aids/outdoor laboratory
• Taught English as a Second Language to students through Community Services
• Tutored Hispanic student in American customs and language

Planning and Organizing

• Developed lesson plans geared to the comprehension level of junior high students
• Prepared, administered and graded special trial exams for students, preparing them to qualify for entrance into high school courses
• Established clear goals and objectives, and a plan to meet the educational goals

Expertise in Math, Science, Health

• Blend critical thinking skills, writing skills and presentation skills
• Completed coursework in Chemistry and Biology; lab technician experience
• Science Fair Judge, N. Alabama Regional Fair, Calhoun Community College, 1998

Cultural/Racial Exposure

• Work cooperatively with professionals in a racially mixed agency
• Speak conversational Spanish

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION/TRAINING