Special Education Science Teacher

Martin D. Kral

Verona, WI 608-***-**** *******@*****.***

EDUCATION SCIENCE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

Vibrant individual with a diverse background in education, science, agriculture and research. Talent for making creative ideas successful and useful in the classroom. Expert in Science with proficiency in developing lesson plans, managing courses, and engaging students. Loyal professional dedicated to serving students, supporting staff, managing projects, achieving results and responding to challenges. Skilled at maximizing efficiency and cost control through exemplary management of budgets, processes, and resources. Possess strong communication skills and ability to motivate students to perform at high levels through teaching lessons, mentoring, and setting of clear expectations.

CORE SKILLS KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Agriculture & Farming

• Best Practice Methodologies

• Case Study Development

• Collaboration & Partnerships

• Communication

• Community Outreach

• Course Development

• Event Planning

• Experiments

• Lesson Planning

• Management

• Marketing & Promotion

• Process Improvement

• Program Development

• Public Speaking &

Presentation Skills

• Research & Analysis

• Science: Biology, Chemistry,

Physical & Environment

• Scientific Field

• Special Education

• Student Services

• Team Leadership &

Motivation

• Training Development &

Delivery

• Tutor

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Madison, WI 2004 – Present Science Teacher / Special Education Assistant (Grades 6 - 8) Science Expert Student Instruction, Support & Engagement Classroom & Resource Management Event Planning

• Co-teach with two other teachers. Develop and teach science curriculum

• Plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and lessons, including meaningful in-class and out-of-class assignments that ensure student mastery of content standards

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers

• Use data beyond standardized assessments to diagnose student learning needs and differentiate instruction in classroom

• Assist students with special needs (i.e.: EBD, Autism, and Cognitive Disorders)

• Coordinate special events and field trips

• Work closely with school social worker and students’ parents

• Participate in seminars dealing with classroom management Key Accomplishment:

• Efforts as a teacher in collaboration with my peers help to keep school ranked as a top school in nation where students consistently perform above state and national averages EAST TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT East Troy, WI 2015 – Present Summer School Exploratory Science Teacher (Grades 6 - 8) Science Expert Academic Planning Course Development Student Instruction & Assessment Experimentation

• Teach biology, chemistry, physical science, physics, and environmental science during summer school class

• Assist students in preparing projects and laboratory experiments that can take place both inside and outside of the classroom

• Help students prepare hypothesis and data collection for their experiments

• Encourage group work to implement experiments

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• Manage a budget for supplies, planning for extra materials based on unexpected consumption during experiments

Key Accomplishment:

• Created a course called Science in Everyday Life based on experiments using materials found at home DELAVAN-DARIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Delavan, WI 2013; 2014 Summer School Biology, Physical Science and Science Exploration Teacher (Grades 5 - 12) Science Expert Biology & Physical Science Course Material Instruction & Assessment Case Study Development

• Taught students biology and physical science

• Developed hands on experiments for 6th grade Exploration Science class using everyday household items. Discussed products and how they could be utilized from a science perspective Key Accomplishment:

• Created case studies using real events from past dealings with biology and physical science to convey importance of subject matter to students. Students collaborated to determine what could have been altered in each situation and if doing so would have made things better or worse for society WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Watertown, WI 2006

Science Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)

Science Expert Student Engagement Instruction & Assessment Experiments

• Taught two physical science classes. Shared scientific field examples and standards based curriculum Key Accomplishment:

• Devised hands on experiments to help students better understand basic principles of science IOWA-GRANT HIGH SCHOOL Livingston, WI 2005 – 2006 Science Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)

Science Expert Standard Courses: Reading, Writing & Math Instruction & Assessment

• Taught physical and earth sciences based on learning standards and personal experiences

• Created assignments covering all areas of learning (reading, writing, and math) Key Accomplishment:

• Developed lectures and hands on experiments based on students’ educational abilities and current knowledge ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MADISON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Madison, WI 1997 – 2005 Professional Tutor: Science and English (Grades 9 – 12); Student Teacher (2003 – 2004) W.L. RESEARCH ALFALFAS Madison, WI 2001 – 2004

Marketing Support / Customer Service

Marketing Research & Data Analysis Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Direct Mailing Campaigns

• Conducted research, reviewed data and created Excel spreadsheets to illustrate trends and convey information

• Performed general office responsibilities and provided excellent customer service NOVARTIS SEEDS, INC. Madison, WI 1997 – 2001

Production Supervisor

Leadership & Management Agricultural Research & Experiments Customer Service Global Operations

• Led 15 individuals and managed daily activities: analyzed workflow, established priorities, developed standards and set deadlines

• Dealt with growers and ensured shipment of product worldwide

• Conducted agricultural centric research inside and outside of lab environment EDUCATION

EDGEWOOD COLEGE Madison, WI 2004

Teacher Certification for Broad-Field Science/Biology (Secondary Education) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Twin Cities, MN 1997

Bachelor of Science-Agronomy and Plant Genetics. Minor: Horticulture and Pest Management COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, OTHER EFFORTS

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• Tutor for students struggling in Math, Science and English

• Dedicate time to educating students on everything outdoors and what it has to offer

• Taught “Agriculture in the Classroom” Course to Minneapolis and St. Paul inner-city students

• Wrote award winning stories published in various outdoor magazines

• Work on family farm located in Richland County, Wisconsin

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