Nicole Black
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Motivated High School Science Teacher with a solid background in creating engaging lesson plans adhering to curricular outcomes and individual student needs. Possess strong knowledge of science concepts, curriculum development, and classroom management techniques. Have proven ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators while cultivating an environment conducive to learning. Impact made in previous roles includes increased student engagement and improved test scores through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Rocky View School Division
Crossfield, Alberta
09.2013 - Current
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for teaching high school science classes.
- Supervised after school tutoring sessions for struggling learners.
- Organized field trips, laboratory experiments, and other hands-on activities.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, and hands on experiences.
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Encouraged critical thinking through inquiry-based activities.
- Conducted hands-on experiments to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts.
- Utilized various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connect science with other subjects.
- Monitored students' progress and communicated with parents about their child's achievements and areas for improvement.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
Middle School Science Teacher
Rocky View School Division
Crossfield, Alberta
09.2011 - Current
- Promoted inquiry-based learning approaches through open-ended questions during class sessions.
- Developed new strategies for incorporating current events into the curriculum.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for middle school science classes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs.
- Supervised after-school clubs dedicated to exploring various areas of science.
- Created an assessment system to evaluate student progress in the science classroom.
- Developed immersive activities to bring various scientific topics to life for students.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Education
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB08-2008
Skills
- Curriculum development and instructional planning
- Differentiated instruction and inquiry-based learning
- Critical thinking and scientific inquiry
- Project-based learning
- STEM integration and extracurricular activities
- Student assessment strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization skills
- Classroom management practices
Accomplishments
- Edwin Parr Nominee
- Excellence in Teaching Nominee (Twice)
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Rocky View School Division
09.2013 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Rocky View School Division
09.2011 - Current
Masters of Teaching - Education
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Lethbridge
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