Micaela Ellis
Environmental Scientist
Summary
I am a highly qualified Science Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching middle and high school Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Science Teacher
Holmwood Technical High
Manchester
09.2016 - Current
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of exceptional students and even adult learners requiring extra support.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma -
Vocational Training Development Institute (HEART N
Manchester, Jamaica 09.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Knox Community College
Clarendon, Jamaica 09.2001 - 09.2006
Skills
Student records management
undefinedAccomplishments
· Certificate of Academic Excellence, VTDI (March 30, 2017)
· Certificate of Attendance in the Annual Science Symposium Innovation Competition themed “Innovations through Research: Mission Possible’ (February 7, 2017)
· Certificate of Participation through mentorship in the National Science and Technology Fair (2016)
Certification
• Certificate of Completion in Technology Integration for Online Learning, Northern Caribbean University (2021) Vocational Training Development Institute (HEART NTA) • Certificate of Participation through mentorship in the Scientific Research Council’s Essay, Debate and Performing Arts Competition (2020) • Certificate of Completion, National Science Teaching Conference, 20 hours of content of professional development themed “Get Practical: Building teacher efficacy through quality practical work in science” (2018) • Certificate of Participation, Literacy Workshop themed “Unlocking new worlds and empowering minds through Literacy (November 14, 2017)
Additional Information
I was selected to work for four (4) months with the National Environment and Planning Agency in 2007 where I collaborated with individuals and conducted Site Visits in order to approve Environmental Permits for various constructions in Jamaica
Timeline
Environmental Science Teacher
Holmwood Technical High
09.2016 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma -
Vocational Training Development Institute (HEART N
09.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Knox Community College
09.2001 - 09.2006
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