Elementary and Middle School Science

MILES BRENDAN HORN

** ******** *** *** ***, New Rochelle, NY 10801 423-***-**** *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Experienced and passionate science educator with a strong background in implementing rigorous, inquiry-based curricula designed to challenge and inspire students. Committed to fostering scientific thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills during a critical stage of cognitive and personal development. Skilled in creating dynamic, hands-on learning environments that support a progression from foundational exploration to advanced scientific understanding.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DETAILS:

Current NY Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Master’s of Education: Childhood Education (grades 1-6) Science Education - Brooklyn College 2023

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology & Spanish – University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill 2005

Bilingual in Spanish

EXPERIENCE:

Grand Concourse Academy Charter School

Middle and Elementary Science & Math Instructor – Bronx, NY 2021 – current

Science and Math direct instruction for grades 1-8.

Collaborative approach with multiple grade teachers: creating cross-curricular connections.

Managing science laboratory materials. Overseeing experimental design.

Exceed Lower Charter School

Elementary School Science Instructor – Brooklyn, NY 2018 – 2021

Department head and sole overseer of science curriculum design for grades K–5 at public charter

school in Crown Heights area.

Student-centered approach to learning: differentiated plans to accommodate all learning styles.

St. Bernadette Catholic Academy

Middle School Science Instructor - Brooklyn, NY 2017 – 2018

Taught three separate science curricula to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

Facilitated a 94% passing rate on 8th grade NY state science exam in 2018.

Established “Lab Assistants” program to get students further involved in scientific process.

Equis Financial

Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent - New York, NY 2016 – 2017

Provided education and assistance in enrolling process for private life and health coverages.

Chattanooga Girls’ Leadership Academy

Spanish/ESL Instructor – Chattanooga, TN 2014 – 2016

Applied a student-centered approach to teach students in grades 8 – 12.

Established “Sister to Sister” program, pairing native Spanish and English-speaking students to challenge one another through a system of activities and awards for achievement.

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