KERRY

ROBERTS Jr.

Talented and Gifted School for Young Scholars, NY

Instructor, Living Environment/Biology 2015-Present Designing and executing coherent instruction for talented and gifted students

-Tracking and analyzing the performance of over 120 students per year on 90+ academic standards

-Constructing and implementing science curriculum across all grade levels

-Administered professional development sessions for science teaching in the classroom

-Science & literacy coach Member of Instructional Cabinet & Admissions Committee

City University of New York, LaGuardia 2018 - TBD

-Adjunct Lecturer, Marine Biology

-Designed and graded examinations, quizzes, and activities; assessed writing skills and comprehension of reputable scientific journals and articles through case studies, article summaries, and presentation assignments

-Provided students with feedback to help them develop their presentation skills in academic and professional environments.

-Encouraged communication and individualized instruction with students via email and office hours

Sole Proprietor 2012- Present

Independent Private Tutor

—Ability to tutor students in various academic and extra-curricular activities for increased achievement while successfully producing individualized study plans for diverse learners

Master of Science: Middle Childhood Education with Specialization in Biology, Grades 5-9., Magna Cum

Laude, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 8/2015-

5/2017 Relevant coursework: Seminar in Educational Research: Science, Foundations and Analysis of

Teaching, Methodology in Middle Childhood and

Adolescent Science, Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs, Perspectives on Education: Teaching in Cultural Context

Bachelor of Science: Biomedical Sciences, Cum

Laude, Virginia Commonwealth University,

Richmond, VA- 8/2011-5/2015 Minors: Chemistry

and Psychology Relevant coursework: Biological

Science, Human and Evolutionary Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design, Biochemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry with Labs, Global Communication,

Developmental Psychology, Learning and Cognition

Advanced Studies Diploma, Commonwealth Health

Sciences Academy (NCSSSMST), Summa Cum

Laude, Bayside High School, Virginia Beach, VA-

8/2007-6/2011 Relevant coursework: Advanced

Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Biology, Honors Physiology and

Pathophysiology, Scientific Research and Writing, Public Speaking

Work History

• 95 WPM typing speed

• Research experience (social/scientific)

• Microsoft Office/SPSS

•Lab experience & medical terminology

Skills/Strengths

Education

Achievements

NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene Grant- 2020 New Teacher of the Year- 2015 Dean’s List—2013-2015; Academic Achievement Award(s) 6/2011-6/2014; University Grant-- 6/2014, National Youth Forum on Medicine Nominee – 5/2011; Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor – 7/2011; 1st Place PTA Reflections Musical Composition – 6/2010, 6/2011; Citywide Science Competition Honorable Mention, 2010; Outstanding Student in English Literature, 6/2010; Lifelong Honor Roll Recipient; Certificate in Diversity Leadership- 2014.

-Memberships: NYC Teacher Leadership Program MB/CO Cohort 2019- Present TAG Instructional Cabinet 2016- present Secretary of Advocate Affairs, Leaders Taking Action – 12/2011- 3/2015; President/Chairman, Hampton Roads Governors Music Club – 12/2008- 8/2011; Bayside Swimming and Diving, Virginia Beach, VA 10/2007 – 10/2010

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