Laura A. Wise
132 Bayberry Drive
Royersford, PA 19468
(215) 206-8561
Education
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA
M.S. in Online Teaching (May 2015)
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
B.S. in Earth and Space Science / Secondary Education (December 2008)
Certifications
Pennsylvania Instructional II Certification
Earth and Space Science 7-12 (January 2014)
General Science 7-12 (January 2014)
Advanced Placement Environmental Science Certified Teacher (August 2012)
Education Experience
8th-Grade Physical Science Teacher, Spring-Ford 8th Grade Center, Royersford, Pennsylvania, 2016-present
· Currently teaching Physical Science to eighth grade students on a period schedule.
· Implementing hands on labs as well as inquiry based science into everyday lesson plans
· Collaborating with the other eighth grade science teachers to ensure consistent assessments are given across classes
· Collaborating with other eighth grade science teachers to ensure students are prepared for the Science PSSA standardized test
· Designing and implementing standards-based lesson plans for advanced, proficient, ELL, regular, and special education classes in science
· Differentiating instruction by employing diverse teaching strategies and assessments to effectively address students’ individual learning styles and abilities
· Reviewing and implementing IEPs for gifted and special education students
· Integrating available technology into the classroom using PowerPoint, Moodle, Web 2.0 applications, and Microsoft Word
· Forming strong teacher-student relationships by inspiring a higher degree of parental involvement in student education through the use of reports, behavior notebooks, conferences, telephone calls, and emails
High School Science Teacher, Pottstown High School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 2009 – 2016
· Taught AP Environmental Science and Environmental Science to ninth through twelfth grade students on a block schedule.
· Implemented hands on labs as well as inquiry based science into everyday lesson plans
· Designed and implemented standards-based lesson plans for advanced, proficient, ELL, regular, and special education classes in science
· Differentiated instruction by employing diverse teaching strategies and assessments to effectively address students’ individual learning styles and abilities
· Reviewed and implemented IEPs for gifted and special education students
· Collaborated with Special Education teacher to differentiate instruction while Co-Teaching 9thgrade
· Integrated available technology into the classroom using PowerPoint, Moodle, Web 2.0 applications, and Microsoft Word
· Formed strong teacher-student relationships by inspiring a higher degree of parental involvement in student education through the use of reports, behavior notebooks, conferences, telephone calls, and emails
Key Skills and Experience
Leadership
· Created the Pottstown High School Robotics Teams through First Tech Challenge, 2013-2016
· Lead teacher of WeatherBug at Pottstown High School, 2009-2016
· Class of 2016 Co-Advisor, 2012-2016
Computer/Technology
· Completed Master’s Degree in Online Teaching
Communication
· Created a School Fusion Webpage that keeps parents and students up to date with homework and important class announcements, 2016-present
· Created a Moodle Site for Earth and Space Science as well as AP Environmental Science courses, 2010-2016
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Pennsylvania Science Teacher Association
Pennsylvania Multi-Region STEM Grant Participant, 2013-2015
References
Danielle McCoy Director of Career and Tech, Pottstown HS 610-970-6700
Paul Castanzo Science Department Chairperson, Pottstown HS 610-970-6700
Scott Braunsberg Science Teacher 610-970-6700