I've taught middle school (Pre-AP and MYP) science since the fall of 2012 for Houston Independent School District in Texas, Wahaha International School in China, Episcopal Day School in Georgia, George Washington Academy in Morocco, and Colegio Anglo Colombiano in Colombia.
I definitely prefer for my students to learn by doing. Hands-on, student-centered learning activities like lab work, games, and small-group stations keep the class fun and engaging, but there have to be reading and writing days, too.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude. I've hosted/mentored a student teacher and a struggling, certified teacher in my room for a semester each. But, of course, the greatest honor is when a student/parent says that they/their child really enjoyed learning in my class and that I helped excite them/their child about learning science.
I hold a Bachelor's of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Physics, Astronomy) with a focus on 4th through 8th grade Science Education from the University of Houston, Class of 2012.
In addition to education, I have also worked in the military, in retail sales, and in entertainment.
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Measurement, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, General Science, Physical Science, Forensics, Writing-Essays, Informational Text, Engineering