Donald T.
Private tutor in Princeton Meadows, NJ
Education
BS Biology/Secondary Educaiton The College of New Jersey 2012
Experience
Teaching Experience 8th Grade Life Science, Grace Wilday Junior High School, Roselle, NJ March 2013-present -Taught six sections of Life Science including two honors classes -Team Leader Fall 2013-present; led six teachers in a holistic, cross curricular professional learning community (PLC) by developing and executing agendas that met the specific needs and concerns of students -Composed the 8th grade science curriculum using backwards design from New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards to specific student learning objectives and activities in Fall 2013; continued curriculum revisions each school year -Technology Integration Mentor Fall 2014-present; assisted teachers and staff in the use of technology to drive instruction through individualized tutoring sessions, group training, and online webinars -Public Relations Representative Fall 2014-present; managed the school website, created monthly newsletters, and maintained the school Facebook page by photographing and compiling pictures and noteworthy news throughout the school year -Intramural Sports Adviser Spring 2014-present; created and ran a program designed to provide two hours of daily physical activity to students through a variety of sports including basketball, indoor/outdoor soccer, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee -Yearbook Adviser Fall 2013-present; organized picture days for the students and staff and composed and distributed the yearbook -Applied for and awarded a grant of $1000 through Dow STEMtheGAP sponsored by the DOW Chemical Company to provide resources for STEM education in Spring 2015 -Created and managed the website MrTranScience.Weebly.com to enhance student learning by providing multimedia learning mediums, access to documents and power points used during class, and 21st century learning tools including blogs -Adviser in the Honor Roll Committee, Positive Behavioral Support in Schools (PBSIS), and Multicultural Committees -Worked closely with Special Education teachers to modify assignments, notes, and learning materials to best accommodate students with Individualized Education Programs and 504 plans Student Teacher, Ewing High School, Ewing, NJ Spring 2012 -Taught Essentials of Biology, Biology College Prep, and Anatomy and Physiology (Grades 9-12) -Developed lessons aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) -Designed projects that allowed for individuality and creative thinking -Promoted a classroom culture of learning through inquiry and lab based instruction -Utilized a variety of technologies and mixed media including class websites and twitter homework reminders -Employed differentiated instruction to address student learning styles and abilities Junior Professional Experience, Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ Fall 2010 -Observed, assisted, and taught science to a sixth grade class -Gained experience with co-teaching, both with cooperating teacher and junior professional experience partner -Assessed student achievement and assisted in student organization of binders and notes
Availability
Weekdays after 6PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
All sports including rugby, skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, football, wrestling, soccer, basketball, volleyball, weight lifting and training, frisbee, and more!
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