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SCIENCE TEACHER POSITIONS

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Sample Position TitlesAnthropology Teacher Biology Teacher Chemistry TeacherEarth Science Teacher Environmental Science Teacher Geology TeacherLife Science Teacher Ocean Sciences Teacher Physics TeacherScience Teacher Other related positions

Science Teacher Scope of Responsibility (General)Teach [Life Science / Physical Science / Earth Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Geology / other: ________________] to _______ [#] grade [children / adolescents] of this [elementary / middle / junior high / high / BOCES] school with _______ [#] students district-wide.

Facilitate [elementary / middle / junior high / high] school science instruction to _______ [which?] grade students in [Anatomy / Anthropology / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Geology / Environmental Science / Ocean Science / Physics / other: _______________].

Instruct _______ [#] ______________ [type of] [classes / students] per day, handle classroom instruction, testing, planning, lesson plan development, classroom management and discipline, record keeping, handling student academic problems, and [evaluating course curriculum / administrative work / other: _____________________] in a [secondary / elementary] education environment.

Facilitate classroom instruction to a class of ________ [#] students of varying levels of ability with a student range from [gifted and talented / other: ______________________] to [learning- and emotionally-disabled / other: _____________________________].

Instruct [Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / other: _______________] science [classes / lessons] to ________ [which?] grade [low- mid-] to [mid- high-] level functioning students in a mainstream classroom of _____ [#] students.

Secondary Education Teacher Scope of ResponsibilityTeach [Science / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / other: ____________] class(es) of ________ [#] students developing a calm and fun atmosphere to encourage learning in all subject areas including ____________________ ______________________ [which areas?].

Teach [Science / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / other: ________________] to secondary education students of this [middle / junior high / high] school with _______ [#] students district-wide.

Facilitate [middle / junior high / high] school instruction to _______ [#] students in [Science / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / other: ___________________] for this public school with _______ [#] students district-wide.

Plan, manage, implement, and evaluate secondary education classroom instruction in [Science / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics /

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other: _______________] in the ________ [which?] grade[s] for ________________ [type of] students of this [elementary / middle / junior high / high] school with ____ [#] students.

Special Education Teaching Scope of ResponsibilityTeach [special education / special ed inclusion / other: _________________] [Science / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Physics / other: ____________________].to ________ [#] grade [children / adolescents] with emotional, behavioral, learning, and other health-impaired disabilities.

[Instruct / Co-instruct] _________ [#] grade children with a variety of disabilities in a [full-day / split session / Option 1 / Option 2] [15:1:1 / 12:1:1 / 6:1:1 / other: _____________] [special education / special ed inclusion] classroom.

Teach [elementary / middle / junior high / high] school Option 1 [special education / special ed inclusion] classes to _______ [#] students with [developmental / emotional / behavioral / learning / physical / other health-impaired] disabilities including [mental illness / autism / cerebral palsy / ADD / ADHD / OCD / Bipolar Disorder / other diagnoses: ____________________].

Facilitate [elementary / middle / junior high / high] school Option 2 special education classroom instruction to _______ [#] students with severe behavioral issues including [Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / Bipolar Disorder / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / other diagnoses: _____________________________].

[Teach / Co-teach] [developmentally-delayed / emotionally-disturbed / learning-disabled / physically-challenged / mentally-retarded / other: ________________] classified students with a variety of disabilities at this [elementary / middle / junior high / high] school with _______ [#] students district-wide.

Lesson Plan Development and Implementation Create developmentally appropriate strategies and techniques to aid students in learning science lessons, such as understanding [the unifying concepts of science / the nature of science / math concepts and processes used in science / development of scientific thought / historical development of scientific thought / other: ____________________].

Implement [age- / individually- / developmentally-] appropriate lessons in [Science / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Physics / other: _____________].for students with varying disabilities in [mainstream / self-contained / inclusion / special education / other: ______________________] classes.

Develop and execute creative science lessons which incorporate [lab experiments / science investigations / the integration of technology / assessment strategies to address controversial issues / the application of best practices / other: __________________] in order to [develop problem-solving skills / enhance critical thinking abilities / ensure optimal learning / encourage student participation / other: ________________________] and prepare students for ____________________________________________ [what?].

Develop creative [multidisciplinary / comprehensive / other: ____________] science lesson plans in all units of study focusing on [scientific concepts / critical thinking activities / math processes used in science / other: _________________] in order to [peak student interest / convey concepts / teach units / help students learn material / enhance critical thinking abilities / develop problem-solving skills / promote goal-oriented learning / other: _______________________].

Prepare and implement lesson plans for a ________ [#] grade class in the areas of [Science / Anatomy / Anthropology / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / Social Sciences / other: _____________].

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Conduct precise lesson pre-planning in preparation of lessons and tailoring of exams to [meet student learning ability levels and curriculum requirements / link content to students' knowledge base / build background information about topics / preteach new topic concepts / develop content area vocabulary / incorporate visuals / determine learning modalities (oral, visual, auditory, kinesthetic) / prepare teaching aids / develop vocabulary word banks / adapt text / eliminate unimportant details / simplify and preteach vocabulary / determine imbedded questions / categorize information / use highlighting / review important concepts / model thinking processes / decide on follow-up activities / reinforce language and concepts / other: ________________].

Develop and teach detailed lesson plans designed to [capture student interest / encourage interactive learning / streamline classroom activities / increase student comprehension / enhance learning / maximize material retention / other: ____________], resulting in students staying [on task / well behaved / focused / other: ______________].

Prepare and execute creative age-appropriate lesson plans using a variety of teaching methods, including [science investigations / cooperative learning / group discussions / peer tutoring / lab experiments / hands-on learning / other: ____________________].

Conducting lessons on ________________, _________________, ________________, [what topics?] and other ____________________ [type of] topics, provide students with _________________, ________________, and ________________ [what tools?], requiring them to __________________________________________________ [do what?].

Develop and implement lesson plans for _______ [#] and _______ [#] grade Science classes in a challenging [15:1:1 / 12:1:1 / 6:1:1 / other: ____________] self-contained setting.

Types of Science Lessons If you include types of lessons or units taught into your resume, suggest including “Science Lessons” on a separate (last) page of your resume where you can describe in more detail some unique lessons you created and implemented and what results you achieved for your students.

Earth Science Lessons Teach key Earth Science units including [developing and testing hypotheses / atmospheric, geological, and oceanographic processes and how they influence each other / the solar system and various celestial bodies / origin and transformation of rocks / dating of rocks / renewable and nonrenewable resources / use of energy sources / geologic processes / plate tectonic processes / erosion processes / continental drift / ancient and extinct life forms / convection as energy transfer / atmospheric composition / weather and climate / other: ____________________________].

Instruct students to calculate density of ________________________________ [what?] by measuring mass and volume of ______________________________ [what materials?] [in the lab / from a graph] that depicts changes in mass, density, temperature, weight, and/or pressure over time.

Instruct Earth Science to students in a way that helps them understand the concepts of [the earth’s changing environment / measuring earth / earth in the universe / motions of earth, moon, and sun / energy in earth processes / insolation and the seasons / weather / water and climate / weathering and erosion / deposition / earth materials / earth’s dynamic crust and interior / interpreting geologic history / landscape development / environmental change / other: __________________________________].

Teach Earth Science concepts to students by simulating experimental conditions through the use of [computers / probeware / global positioning systems (GPS) / thermometers / metric rulers / triple beam / electronic balances / graduated cylinders / spring scales / scatter grams / line plots / histograms / frequency distributions / other: _____________] in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting __________________ [type of] data.

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Introduced the unit on [the solar system / ecology / energy transfer / the four seasons / other: ________________________] by implementing [hands-on science activities / computer software / assorted books / use of the Internet / other: __________________], which resulted in students learning ____________________________________ [what?].

Developed and implemented various [thematic units / learning centers] using age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics including [origin and structure of the universe / earth’s density, size, surface / motions of the earth and moon / electromagnetic energy / energy transfer and transformation / temperature and heat / solar radiation / four seasons / atmospheric temperature, pressure, and density / wind / air masses and fronts / / water cycle / sediments and deposition / minerals, rocks, and mineral resources / earth’s crustal changes and energy supply / earthquakes / evolution of earth and life / landscape regions / bedrock / measuring landscape characteristics / other: __________________].

Use [maps / graphs / charts / tables / scales / diagrams / profiles / other: ____________ ________________________________________] for students to construct and interpret ___________________________________ [what?] to defend a scientific viewpoint.

Created and implemented an Earth Science lesson on ________________________ [what?] where students worked in cooperative groups to [construct and defend a scientific viewpoint / manipulate variables / test hypotheses / demonstrate scientific reasoning and logic / evaluate scientific theories / draw the solar system and label the planets / other: ___________________] where students learned __________________________ [what?].

Instructed students to locate various types of rocks where they worked together to identify [classification of rocks / the rock cycle / unique physical and chemical properties / mineral composition and textures / other: _________________________] which taught students ________________________ [what?].

Physical Science Lessons Lead and guide Physical Science students in the investigation and understanding of [the basic nature of matter / atoms as the building block of matter / the use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information / Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy / states and forms of energy and how it is transferred and transformed / temperature scales, heat, and heat transfer / characteristics of sound and application of sound waves / the nature and applications of light / scientific principles and applications of work, force, and motion / principles of electricity and magnetism / other: _____________________]

Facilitate lessons on the key concepts of Physical Science through the [application of systematic scientific methodology / means of recording measurements using metric units / ability to reach reasonable conclusions / basis of observation and supporting evidence / use of logic and reasoning / reliance on creativity and imagination / ability to accurately summarize information / other: ______________________________].

Help students [understand critical scientific concepts / develop a range of scientific inquiry skills / achieve a greater understanding of the nature of science / develop scientific investigating, reasoning, and logic skills / other: ________________] by _________________________ ______________________________________ [teaching what?].

Instruct Physical Science to students through the use of ___________________________ _______________________________________ [what methods?] to help them understand the concepts of [Scientific Method / Chemistry of Matter / Characteristics of Life / Ecology / Physiology / Reproduction and Development / Genetics / Astronomy / Meteorology / Geology / Energy Forces and Motion / Sound and Electromagnetic Energy / other: __________________________]

Teach students to develop systematic scientific investigations through a unit on _____________________________ [what?] where students identify [patterns / trends / relationships / other: ________________] by _______________________ [teaching what?].

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Teach key concepts of the [basic nature of / changes in] matter including [types / elements / compounds / mixtures / acids / bases / salts / solids / liquids / gases / physical properties / chemical properties / shape / density / solubility / odor / solubility / boiling point / color / physical changes / nuclear reactions / chemical changes / other: _________________] by conducting lab experiments on ________________________ [what?].

Guide and supervise students in the conducting of Physical Science investigations on the states and forms of energy including the use of [kinetic energy / mechanical energy / chemical energy / electrical energy / heat / light / sound / other: ___________________].

Teach students research and measurement skills by having them [make metric unit conversions / express numbers in scientific notation / identify independent and dependent variables and constants / derive quantities through the use of data tables / construct and interpreting trials / analyze data / make valid conclusions / investigate practical problems / document experimental results / other: __________________] to reinforce the understanding of the nature of science.

Life Science Lessons Introduced the unit on [basic physical and chemical processes of photosynthesis / the relationships between ecosystem dynamics and human activity / how organisms change over time / other: _______________________] by implementing [hands-on science activities / computer software / assorted books / use of the Internet / other: ______________], which resulted in students learning _____________________ [what?].

Lead and guide Life Science students in the investigation and understanding of [how living things are all composed of cells / cellular organization patterns / basic organism needs for life processes / physical and chemical processes of photosynthesis / inter-dependent organisms within an ecosystem / population interactions / organism adaptation to biotic and abiotic factors / dynamic changes of ecosystems, communities, populations, and organisms / the relationships between ecosystem dynamics and human activity / how organisms reproduce and transmit genetic information / organisms change over time / other: ______________________________].

Taught a Life Science unit on ___________________________________ [what?] where students analyzed and evaluated data from ___________________________ [what?] by _____________________________________________________ [doing what?].

Teach key concepts of Life Science in the areas of [cell structure / organelles / cell theory / cell division / plant cells / animal cells / tissues / organs / systems / life functions and processes / plant and animal needs / organism classifications and diversity / species characteristics / photosynthesis / energy transfer / chlorophyll / carbon dioxide / food webs / carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles / ecosystems / biomes / energy pyramids / social hierarchy / territorial imperative / predators and prey / fossils / symbiotic relationships / phototropism / hibernation / dormancy / eutrophication / climate changes / catastrophic disturbances / human activity / food production / species competition / environmental issues / genetic information / genetic engineering / DNA / genes / chromosomes / genotypes / phenotypes / traits / characteristics / mutation / natural selection / extinction / evolution / other: _______________________________________].

Guide and supervise students in conducting Life Science investigations on [evolution / genetic variation / environmental influences / organism diversity / the role of DNA / genes and chromosomes / other: ________________________________] including the use of ___________________________________________________ [what?] to aid students in understanding the lesson and undertaking the challenge.

Taught whole science units on ____________________________________ [what topics?] a cooperative learning experience, which encompassed teaching _____________________ ____________________________________ [what unit of study?] using [science / language / a group art project / other: _________________________________________].

Biology Lessons

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Teach Biology students to plan and conduct investigations in [observing and recording living organisms / formulating hypotheses based on observations and information / define variables to test hypotheses / use computers, graphing calculators, and/or probeware to gather and analyze data / conduct research / construct and defend a scientific viewpoint / graph and calculate data analysis / form conclusions based on quantitative and qualitative data / determine data validity / differentiate between a scientific hypothesis and theory / other: _____________________].

Instructed a Biology unit on ________________________ [what?] in which students conducted scientific investigations in which they observed and recorded data on ______________ [type of] [living organisms / chemical and biochemical principles / other: ________________] through the use of [computers / graphing calculators / probeware / other: ________________] resulting in enhancing their cognitive and manipulative skills.

Instruct and supervise students in the conducting of Biology investigations on [chemical and biochemical principles / history of biological concepts / relationships between cell structure and function / life functions of archaebacteria, monerans, protists, fungi, plants, animals, and humans / common mechanisms of inheritance / protein synthesis / bases for classification systems / how populations change through time / dynamic equilibria within populations, communities, and ecosystems / other: _______________________________].

Introduced the unit on [cells / enzymes / proteins / nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) / molecules / photosynthesis / prokaryotic cells / eukaryotes / diffusion / osmosis / genetic predisposition / viruses / mitosis / meiosis / eugenics / cloning / ecosystems / other: _________________] by implementing ____________________ [type of] hands-on activities, which resulted in students learning _____________________ [what?].

Physics Lessons Oversee and monitor students in the conducting of Physics investigations on measuring and calculating [mass / volume / temperature / heat exchange / energy transformations / motion / fields / electric charge / other: _________________________________________] of _____________________________________ [what?] using metric units.

Instruct and supervise students in the conducting of Physics investigations on [gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data / recording and presenting information / demonstrating scientific reasoning and logic / interrelationships among mass, distance, force, and time / fluid properties / energy transfer and transformation / conservation of mass, energy, momentum, and charge / transverse and longitudinal waves / electromagnetic spectrum frequencies / wavelengths / behavior of light / effects of gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces / circuit component functions / other: ____________________________________].

Guide students in demonstrating scientific reasoning and logic by understanding the key concepts of scientific [sources / theories / viewpoints / other: _______________] through the use of _____________________________ [what?].

Facilitate lessons on the key concepts of Physics by [defining system components / selecting appropriate instruments / recognizing apparatus limitations / describing physical problems through math statements / calculating the slope of a linear relationship in units / using trends to make predictions / using graphical methods to analyze systems / other: ______________________].

Taught a unit on ___________________ [what?] where students used physics in the application of ___________________ [what?] to explore and understand the key concepts of [linear motion / uniform circular motion / projectile motion / gravitation / displacement vs. time / velocity vs. time / acceleration vs. time / kinetic and potential energy / electric power / fluid properties / Bernoulli’s principle / Archimedesi principle of buoyancy / Pascalis principle / other: ___________________].

Taught whole science units on _______________________________ [what topics?], which encompassed teaching [radio wave / microwave / visible light / infrared / ultraviolet / X-rays / gamma rays / other: _______________________] properties.

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Guide and supervise students in the conducting of Physics experiments using [wave / other: __________] models to interpret and understand [wave phenomena / other: _____________] including [wave characteristics / fundamental wave processes / light and sound / polarizing filters / reflection / refraction / diffraction / the color of light / amplitude of sound / other: _______________________________].

Introduced the unit on [gravitational / electric / magnetic / other: ____________] forces implementing the use of ______________________________ [what?] to _________________________ [do what?].

Teaching Methods and TechniquesUtilize various teaching methods and techniques to maximize students’ learning potential and material retention, including [multiple intelligence theory / cooperative learning / ______________ [which?] State learning standards / classroom management / other: __________________________]

Incorporate various teaching techniques into classroom, including [one-on-one / team teaching / cooperative learning / KWL / Venn diagrams / webs / cooperative learning / manipulatives / other: _________________] to create an environment that fosters and encourages process learning.

Create and implement various instructional strategies to keep students on task and accountable, including [student assessment / teacher-directed and independent practice / various instructional techniques / other: ________________________________].

Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies into Science lessons to maximize students’ learning potential, including [developmentally appropriate strategies / investigations that develop problem-solving and critical thinking / managing the environment to ensure optimal learning / creating and using appropriate assessment strategies / integration of technology / strategies that address controversial issues / encouraging student groups to engage in science / applying best practices / other: __________________________]

Created ____________________ [what method?] to teach ______________ [what subjects?], resulting in ________________________________ [what benefits to students?].

Taught the ____________________ [what topic?] unit in ___________________ [what subject area?] via introducing ____________________________________ [what teaching method?], which resulted in students having the ability to ___________________ [do what?] successfully.

Combine book knowledge with practical experience and lab experiments to aid in children’s [understanding / material retention / learning / high test scores / critical thinking / other: ____________________________].

Enhance student interest and learning retention by [changing modalities with the times to keep up to date / other methods: _____________________________________________].

Use [higher level questioning / differentiated lessons / critical thinking questions / Bloom’s Taxonomy and Theory of Multiple Intelligences / other: __________________], such as _______________________________ [what?] to [target student ability levels / encourage individual creativity / other: _______________].

Utilize ____________________________________ [type of] teaching techniques and ___________________________ [type of] Internet projects to ___________________ _________________ [do what?] and meet national standards in various content areas.

Introducing Key Science ConceptsEmphasize key science concepts in all science units, including [use of numbers and math concepts / evolutionary changes / structure of matter / basic cell functions / transformation of

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energy / disease prevention / communications technology / other: __________________] to provide a lasting foundation for students to learn science and enhance their critical thinking skills.

Incorporate the use of various resources into science lesson plans, such as [instructional materials / educational technologies / the Internet / assessment methods / lab experiments / science investigatory techniques / other: __________________________].

Emphasize science connections through the use of conceptual themes, such as [systems / evolution / cycles / energy / other: ____________________________] for students to [understand concepts and processes of science / become aware of how science, math, and technology are inter-related and depend upon one another / develop scientific ways of thinking / use and apply scientific knowledge and processes to create broader theoretical thinking / other: ___________________________________] through practical application.

Approach science concepts, laws, and principles in the context of various different subjects to help firmly establish these concepts in the student's mind so [scientific application approaches / problem-solving techniques / critical thinking decision-making / other: ____________________________] can be used throughout their lives.

Make science instruction more effective by [demonstrating the spirit, character, and nature of science and technology / instructing students on the history and evolution of science / having students learn by coming up with their own meaning from experiences through the use of _________________ (what methods?) / establishing connections between science and other domains / other: __________________________________].

Develop and reinforce student understanding of the sciences through the use of [concrete science experiences with specific phenomena / appropriate sequencing of instruction / other: ______________________________________________].

Coordinate the commonality between science concepts, topics, and disciplines throughout lessons on [earth science / space science / biology / chemistry / physics / other: _______________________] to lead to student awareness of the interdependence of the sciences and how the various disciplines form one body of knowledge.

Introduce the [descriptive / theoretical / phenomenological] aspects of the sciences to students by emphasizing the process of [cause and effect / energy and matter / probability and prediction / structure and function / change and conservation / diversity and variation / evolution and equilibrium / models and theories / systems and interaction / time and scale / other: ______________________________] as inter-related units of study, so students can understand and apply scientific processes and approaches to their daily lives and careers.

Link subjects, topics, and disciplines to emphasize scientific habits of mind, such as [willingness to modify explanations / cooperation in answering questions and solving problems / respect for reasons and logic / reliance on data / viewing data with a healthy skepticism / determining and testing hypotheses based on logic / other means: ________________________________].

Help students develop skills for [answering questions / solving problems / making decisions / taking action / other: ____________________] using a scientific problem-solving approach.

Concentrate science lessons to include depth of study as well as breadth of topics by including all natural sciences and their interrelationships, as well as [the natural science connections with technology / science- and technology-related social challenges / the history and nature of science / other: _______________________].

Ensure all science content, teaching, and assessment provide qualitative criteria and framework to determine student levels of understanding, including [learning goals / design features / instructional approaches / assessment characteristics / other: ________________________].

Increase students' scientific literacy by [including key conceptual schemes / emphasizing the connection amongst various sciences / placing importance on scientific thought processes insofar as the inter-relation of technology, mathematics, ethics, and social situations / demonstrating how science is an integral part of our society shaped by human thought and social actions / focusing on science-related social problems / other: _________________________________________].

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Relationship Building and CommunicationsEstablish and maintain solid relationships with co-workers, students and parents by ___________________________________________ [doing what?], which has resulted in __________________________________________________________ [what benefits?].

Maintain inter-relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and act as liaison with [speech therapist / psychologist / social workers / others: _____________________].

Develop a rapport and mutual respect with all students by successfully ______________ ________________________________________________ [doing what?].Keep parents abreast of students’ progress, involving them with learning activities and homework by _________________________________________________ [doing what?].

Promoted parent involvement by designing a “__________________________” [name of] unit, which involved parental input into students’ lesson plans and performance.

Provide [daily / weekly] progress reports for students’ parents to [enhance parent-teacher communication / help students achieve their goals / other: ________________________].

Design effective strategies for parent-teacher communication and conferences such as _____________________________________________ [what strategies?].

Gaining Student Participation and InvolvementEncourage student participation and achievements by [integrating hands-on activities / creating projects using cooperative learning tasks / having group discussions / implementing interactive games / using creative questioning / providing clear directions with organized goals / using creativity and variety in lessons / other: _______________].

Increased class participation by [selecting topics that appeal to _____ [#] grade students / providing students with a suitable frames of reference / other method: _______________].

Encourage students to participate in classroom activities by [getting their attention / engaging in group discussion / holding their interest and focus / other: _______________] through _____________________________________________ [what methods?].

Structure lessons in a way that makes learning fun allowing students to [participate in classroom discussion / retain material / other benefits: _________________________].

Successfully achieve student participation, maintain a high level of individual awareness, and create opportunities for hands-on learning to [gain and hold students' interest in the classroom / other: _____________________].

Prompt and gain student participation, motivation, and effective listening skills through the implementation of [positive reinforcement / a reward system / group discussions / interactive games / props / other methods: _________________________________].

Enhance students' participation and retention of material by [implementing continuous recall activities throughout each day / other method: ____________________________].

Maintain high levels of class participation by identifying “daydreamers” and targeting their needs in a respectful and supportive manner.

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Encourage student involvement by creating a positive, creative learning environment through [constant hands-on activities / group activities to increase class participation / participation in special events / interactive games / other: _______________________].

Student Evaluations and AssessmentsPerform accurate student assessments and develop individualized education plans.

Facilitate student learning via [oral instructions / written _________________ (what?) / lab experiments on ____________________ (what?) / other: _______________________] to evaluate what students have learned versus lessons taught.

Use various assessment tools to measure children's overall knowledge, including [KWL chart / self-grading / grading fellow presentations / participation / other: ___________].

Evaluate classroom [lesson plans / testing procedures / other: ______________] as they meet individual student needs; and revise as needed to maximize student learning potential and retention.

Meeting Goals and Standardized Test ScoresSuccessfully achieve school district academic goals while combining and implementing various teaching and organization strategies by ________________________________ [doing what?] that meets ____________ [which?] state standards.

Elevated student test scores by randomly calling upon students to answer questions from current reading assignments, enhancing their retention and participation.

Class achieved high [Terra Nova / ELA / state / standard / Regents / class / other: __________] test scores achieved through [testing / games / encouraging student participation / making lessons interesting and fun / other methods: _____________________________________].

Develop plans, maintain accurate records, and supervise students to ensure all performance standards are met.

Evaluating Effectiveness of Classroom Lessons and Testing MethodsEvaluate classroom testing procedures and revise as needed to maximize student learning.

Precise planning, preparation of lessons, tailoring of exams, and monitoring of their effectiveness helps meet [specific student ability levels / school goals / standardized test scores / high test scores / other: ___________________________________].

Make changes to learning modalities to keep up with the times, which enhances student interest, and learning retention.

Enhance student interest and learning retention by [changing modalities with the times to keep up to date / other methods: _____________________________________________].

Thematic Units and Learning CentersDeveloped [Science / Anatomy / Anthropology / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Ecology / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / Social Sciences / other: ___________________] thematic units on __________________ and __________________ [what topics?] to ensure understanding and retention of material for varied student ability levels.

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Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics including _____________________, _____________________, and ___________________________ [topics?]

Create and implement thematic units using [colorful visuals / varied literature / other: __________________] which [piques children’s interest / improves their learning skills / enhances their critical thinking abilities / other: _______________________________].

Connect learning through the development and implementation of thematic units and utilization of the Internet to correspond with other school districts on related topics.

Created a thematic unit on ______________________ [what?] where students [wrote a paper on ____________________ (what?) / planted their own seeds and examined plants as they grew / other: _________________________].which helped reinforce the material.

Developed creative thematic units incorporating various technologies including [audio visuals / art / computers / other: _________________________] to capture and maintain students’ attention and increase lesson retention.

Provided individual and group learning by utilizing a thematic approach, including ____________ _____________________________ [what?] with a keen awareness of children’s academic, social and emotional abilities.

Designed and implemented integrated thematic units, bringing [manipulatives / graphic organizers / rubrics / role playing / other: _____________________] into daily lessons.

Created a thematic unit on [solar system / insects / animals / plants / other topic: ____________________] using a team approach as a motivational coaching method for children, which aided in teaching students to __________________________ [do what?].

Created and executed a __________________________ [type of] learning center which encompassed [Science / Anatomy / Anthropology / Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Ecology / Environmental Science / Geology / Ocean Science / Physics / Social Sciences / other: ________________] and served to [enhance students’ learning / strengthen self concepts / develop higher order thinking / help students understand more complex tasks / enhance creative expression / make learning fun / other benefits: ___________________].

Developed learning center on ____________________________ [what?] by researching and gathering related materials, and developing integrated tasks including ______________________________________ [what?].

Integration of Technology [Very important; be sure to include.]

Integrate technology throughout all curriculum areas including use of [the Internet / PowerPoint slides / graphic organizers using Inspiration / web based projects / Microsoft Word / ClarisWorks / Microsoft Excel / other: ________________] for daily [oral language / report research / word processing / sentence editing / other: _____________________].

Integrated extensive computer knowledge and usage into curriculum via _____________ ___________________________________________ [what programs & assignments?].

Teach students to use [computers / the Internet / video / other: ___________________] requiring them to research [various projects / specific topics / other: _______________] including _________________, _________________, and _________________ [topics].

Utilize [visual aids / hands-on computer lessons / other: __________________________] to enhance [understanding / lesson retention / computer skills / other: _____________].

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Implement the use of various computer programs into the classroom and maintain students’ enthusiasm for [math / vocabulary / spelling / social studies / science / other: ______________] resulting in students learning __________________________ [what?].

Integrate technology into the classroom in many ways, including creating _____________, ___________________, and ___________________ [type of projects, such as brochures, reports, etc.] incorporating writing and graphics into students’ work.

Incorporate [technology / multimedia / computer learning tools / other: _____________] into classroom lesson plans through the use of ______________, _______________, and _______________ teaching students ______________________________ [what?] skills.

Integrate technology into the classroom through [computers / Internet research / video conferencing / videos / films / educational tapes / other: __________________________] encouraging students to research, view and share information.

Integration of ActivitiesIntegrate [visual aids / audio aids / sensory perception / other: __________] into the curriculum to make ___________________ [topic or subject] exciting, which resulted in [providing students with visual images / gaining class participation / other: _____________________________].

Made learning fun for students by integrating [field trips / related art projects / visual aids / other: __________________________________] into classroom lessons.

Incorporate [karaoke music games / songs / literature / music / books / movies / guest speakers / other: __________________] into [lesson plans / thematic units / various subjects] to [increase student interest, enjoyment, and participation / aid students in focusing and comprehension / encourage creativity / help students to transition into lessons / other: ___________________].

Implement an integrated curriculum incorporating [science / language / math / writing / reading / other: ________________________] into lesson plans and providing opportunities for students to build upon their strengths.

Prepare and implement lessons, which integrate [visual / audio / sensory / hands-on / cooperative / other: _______________] learning to [regular education / special education / special ed inclusion / other: ____________________] students.

Use interactive material such as [main ideas / sequencing / other: __________________] to teach __________________________________ [type of] concepts on students' level.

Positively impact classroom activities by utilizing [overhead projectors / movies / film strips / outside speakers / puzzles / other: _______________________] gearing lessons both visually and conceptually.

Include [multiculturism / creative games / visuals / other: _________________________], such as ______________________________, into curriculum to [develop skills and content area / to relate lessons to students’ lives / other: ________________________].

Use of ManipulativesEmploy [hands-on activities / multiple types of manipulatives / cooperative groups / other: ________________________________] to help students gain a solid understanding of _______________________ [type of] concepts through tangible objects.

Use various types of manipulatives including [geoboards / pattern blocks / identification cards / tangram pieces / magnetic letters / computer games / Unifix cubes / clocks / puzzles / problem-solving cards / books / other: ____________________________] to [assist children in working from

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concrete learning / aid in recognition and retention of material / provide children with hands-on learning / other: ______________________].

Conduct lessons using ___________________________________ [type of] manipulatives to aid in teaching __________________ and __________________ [what topics/subjects?] to _____________ [which?]-graders, which has resulted in __________________________ ________________________________________________________ [what benefits?].

Incorporate manipulatives [including _____________, ____________, and ___________]; and integrated use of computers into lessons where students became aware of __________________________________________________ [what?].

Use manipulatives including _______________, ______________, and ________________ [which manipulatives?] for _________________ [which?] units on ____________________ [what topics/subjects?] where children can [cooperatively learn hands-on / value the process as much as the lesson / other: _______________________________________].

Developing Self-esteem and ConfidenceContribute to students' development of their [self-esteem / confidence / decision-making abilities / positive self image / quest for learning / other: __________________] by providing [earned praise / feedback / positive reinforcement / encouragement / other: ___________________].

Elevate students’ levels of self-esteem and confidence by [showing mutual respect / being available to students who are in need of extra instruction / praising positive behavior / promoting a student-centered learning environment / reinforcing the good in each student / having students verbalize their accomplishments / other: ______________________] resulting in their belief that they can accomplish whatever they put their minds to.

Establish attainable goals and objectives to help students gain self-esteem and confidence by [promoting student-centered learning environments / providing positive reinforcement and feedback / setting up activities in small steps so each student could be successful / other: ____________________________________________].

Establish attainable goals and objectives for students to assist them in developing [confidence / self-esteem / socialization skills / other: __________________________].

Assist students in their ability to develop [self-esteem / confidence / creativity / individualized expression / other: ____________________________] by incorporating _________________, _________________, and _________________ [what activities?].

Use of positive reinforcement and feedback through [lab work / field trips / current events / other: _______________________________] helped develop student confidence to [seek jobs / be better prepared / other: ___________________________________].

Cooperative Learning and Socialization SkillsEnhance student socialization skills through [effective team interviewing / cooperative grouping / pairing students up in groups / other: _____________________________].

Use cooperative learning techniques allowing children to [gain knowledge / interact positively in their environment / relate lessons to their own experiences / learn to make determinations as a team / other benefit: ____________________________________].

Create cooperative groups by pairing up academically diverse students enabling them to [learn from working together / work cooperatively / build their self-esteem / develop socialization skills / gain respect for each others’ feelings and property / other: _________________________].

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Utilize [hands-on / cooperative groups / other: ________________] to help develop students’ socialization skills and [ability to work and communicate well with others / encourage students to help each other inside and outside the classroom / other benefit: ____________________].

Incorporate various developmental activities such as [group problem-solving strategies / cooperative learning groups / group lab experiments / other: _______________________].

Created cooperative groups pairing up slower learners with the quick learners enabling students to [learn from working together while building self-esteem / other benefit: ________________].

Make a positive impact on developing students through [one-on-one / group lessons / cooperative learning / other: _____________________________________].

Increased students’ [socialization skills / self-esteem / material understanding and retention / other: ___________________________] by allowing students to assist each other in group settings during lessons.

Developing Problem-solving, Decision-making & Critical Thinking SkillsEstablish a [positive / creative / trusting / other: _______________________] learning atmosphere with students; and work with them one-on-one to assist them in developing their [problem-solving / decision-making / critical-thinking / troubleshooting / other: ________________________________] abilities.

Teach children [problem-solving / decision-making / other: ___________________] skills by creating __________________________ [type of] projects where children are taught how to [collect data / prepare research / assess observations / make hypothesis / take ownership and responsibility of their work / other: _____________________________].

Provide students with encouragement and ability to feel successful in problematic areas, helping them to [become more independent / make appropriate choices / enhance problem-solving skills / other: ____________________________].

Classroom Management [Be sure to include at least one bullet on classroom management.]

Oversee and maintain a sound contingency behavior management system based on [positive reinforcement / assertive discipline / the point system / other: ___________].

Maintain effective classroom management and discipline by [exhibiting confidence / developing a rapport with students / rewarding them in a positive manner for appropriate behavior / setting clear behavior guidelines / ensuring students remain on task / other: __________________].

Developed and implemented various behavior modification techniques which [reduced / eliminated] student discipline problems via [individual behavior charts / sticker reward system / positive reinforcement / developing mutual respect with students / rewarding students with coupons to purchase items at the school store / other: _______________].

Effectively manage classroom by providing a positive, trusting atmosphere, encouraging student participation, and keeping students focused.

Successfully manage classroom, encourage good behavior, and maintain optimum educational environment by incorporating the use of [Behavior Mod / ABA / Cantor’s assertive discipline methods / positive reinforcement / behavior charts / token economy / a friendly demeanor / a firm vocal tone / other: _________________________________].

Decreased disciplinary problems by incorporating [a sense of humor / mutual respect / rapport / other: ____________________] to motivate students and gain classroom management and adherence to school rules.

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Develop and maintain effective classroom management and gain student cooperation by [actively engaging and positively reinforcing students / following routine and procedures / enforcing school policies / establishing a reward system / other: ___________________].

Develop a strong rapport with students and a sense of mutual respect to enhance their learning process and maintain effective classroom management resulting in [making learning fun / helping students learn to follow directions / other: __________________].

Reduced disciplinary actions by [implementing wait time classroom management / keeping students actively engaged / transitioning students from one activity to the next / other: ____________________________] techniques.

Successfully achieve and maintain classroom management and good conduct by [developing a positive rapport with all students / rewarding appropriate behavior / incorporating effective hands-on activities / creating a calm learning environment / other: _____________________] resulting in students exhibiting appropriate classroom behavior.

Implement successful classroom management promoting [a high level of student involvement / clear goals / other: ___________________], in a work-orientated and relaxed atmosphere.

Develop classroom discipline plans establishing rules and determining positive reinforcement, which gained students’ [respect / cooperation / other: _________________].

Successfully overcame disruptive behavior and low social skills displayed in class by gaining students’ respect through the use of ____________________________________ ________________________________________________ [what methods/techniques?].

Making Material Applicable to the Real WorldMake classroom material applicable to the “real world” [by informing students how lessons relate to real-life situations / through the use of current events / by relating lessons to everyday things with which students can associate / other: _______________________].

Working with “real world” themes based on students’ knowledge base in the realm of concepts being taught, brought [real life to each lesson / student excitement about hands-on learning / lesson retention / higher test scores / other benefits: ________________________].

Brought real life to lessons in an interesting way to promote student involvement. Example: When children were learning about ________________________________ [what topic?], introduced __________________________________ [what?] to the class.

Field Trips and Other ActivitiesPlan field trips, invite parental chaperones, and ensure appropriate documentation is sent to and received from parents for required authorizations for student participation.

Coordinated and organized all aspects of a [field trip to ____________________________ (where or what?) / a multigrade school spelling bee / other: ______________________] where children learned ______________________________________________ [what?].

Incorporate various field trips into lessons including visits to [natural history museums / art museums / the zoo / other: ______________________] to ________________________ [serve what purpose?], which resulted in __________________________ [what benefits?].

As Faculty Advisor, chaperone _________ [which?] grade class trip to ______________ [destination] to visit ______________, _______________, and _______________ sites.

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Organized a ________ [#] grade [field trip / play / talent show / theatrical performance / other: _____________________________________] focusing on character education.

Specific Student Achievement Examples Helped successfully transition a newly mainstreamed student from the BOCES Special Education Unit to ____________________________ [what environment?] by [providing extra encouragement / other help: ___________________].

Helped children further their education by ________________________________________ [state what you did, such as obtaining scholarships for adolescents].

Extend myself to students by getting them involved in _____________, ___________, and ____________ [state activities such as football, summer camps, winter leagues], affording personal instruction and ____________________________________ [other means, such as preparation for the real world].

Successfully tackled the challenge of [gaining the respect of difficult students / getting troubled students to complete school work / other: ______________________________] by reaching out to their deeper needs of requiring and receiving extra help.

Helped a [depressed / other: _____________________] student open up through a caring and listening approach who ultimately achieved success in _______________________ [what goals?].

Worked with the [Principal / Dean’s Office / Superintendent] for _______ [#] semesters managing at-risk students to prevent them from repeating mistakes and ease the transition into the [middle / junior high / high] school.

Provided positive reinforcement to a ___________________ [type of] student by reading stories one-on-one in an effort to assist [him / her] in the development of language skills resulting in student’s ability to ______________________________________ [do what?].

Successfully tackled ______________________ [type of] student’s disruptive behavior and low social skills displayed in class by [gaining students' respect / creating a calm learning environment / rewarding positive behavior / other: _______________________].

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