Science Teacher Special Education

Abiodun Oshikoya

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A passionate educator for nearly 25 years with a strong desire to help students recognize the connection between learning and experience.

Skills

Hands-on learning, and performance-based assessmen experience

● Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills

● Curriculum Development

● Special Education Lecturer

● Academic Advisement

● Extensive biology knowledge

● Ability to evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health

● Interactive teaching/learning

● Proficient in WordPerfect, Windows MS Word,

Excel, Visual Basic, Power Point, and various

application programs

Professional Experience

Science Teacher

New York City Department of Education- 05/2006-

● Clear communicator and confident presenter to effectively instruct students in a way that is concise and understandable.

● Strong organizational skills to ensure class information including syllabus, assignments, and other documentation is accessible and easy to understand.

● Committed team player to work successfully with other faculty to establish course guidelines, modify curriculum, and set departmental goals.

● Patient, reassuring, and enthusiastic when meeting with students to discuss personal progress, answer questions, and assign extra-credit work.

● Skilled understanding of technology and willing to learn about new software interfaces to enhance the learning experience of students.

Science Teacher -X695 Crossroads Secure Juvenile Detention Center NY 10/2014 - 04/2015

● Prepare inquiry based on lesson plan with activities that promotes active class participation

● Use of technology to accelerate and spark learning activities

● Recognition and application of individual difference in learning and planning in-class activities

● Created and implemented class rules to maintain efficient learning atmosphere in the class

● Interactive discussion and sharing emphasized in the class to maintain active teaching and learning

● Supporting students in actively processing content in the classroom

● Design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment (Inclusion and Diversity)

● Teach upper-level courses, with associated labs, suitable for junior and senior-level undergraduate biology majors, including Local Flora and Plant Anatomy

● Teach core courses in Botany and Biological Diversity and Evolution, with associated labs, suitable for lower-level Biology majors

● Teach either General Biology (non-majors) or Principles of Biology (majors) as a part of the general education curriculum

K.753 . Science Teacher NY

12/2012 - 10/2015

● Created and Implemented lessons/plans various topics related to Science, English, and Art for 9th and 10th grade students

● Encouraged and motivated students to increase class attendance and participation in active class work above 80%

● Extensive hours always available for remedial lessons to assist struggling students which has proven to increase the grades of the students

References available upon request

● Use of technology and applications devices to engage students in creative learning leading to increased scores in state tests/exams.

● Demonstrated and embodied the Reach values (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, Hard Work) and ensured that students exhibit same values

● Actively participate and collaborate with colleagues in inclusion classes Biology Lecturer

LagosStatePolytechnic 04/2003-09/2006

● Assisted with grading student assignments and answering questions that students had relating to coursework

● Collaborated with the departmental heads to determine which test questions to include for successful assessment of student knowledge.

● Maintained meeting notes for departmental meetings to discuss course curriculum, pending goals, and upcoming events.

● Conducted lectures to students in Biology and research studies. Education:

(BSc) University of Lagos, Nigeria 06/1995

(MSc.) Masters in Biology- University of Lagos, Nigeria. 06/2002

SpecialEducation-AlfredUniversityNewYork. 11/2008

SpecialEducation-MercyCollegeNewYork

09/2014

Professional Affiliations

● New York State Certification – Initial, Biology Grade 7-12

● New York State, Special Education

● United Federation of Teacher -Member

● National Science Teacher -Member

Personal Interests:

Volunteer Teacher.

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