Michael Chen
Middle School Science Teacher
michael.chen@example.com|(919) 555-0146|Raleigh, NC
Summary
Science teacher with 6 years of experience in grades 6–8. Builds hands-on lessons that get every student doing science, not just reading about it.
Experience
Science Teacher, Grades 7–8, Oak Ridge Middle School — Raleigh, NC
Aug 2021 – Present- Teach 5 classes of about 28 students, including students with IEPs and English learners
- Raised the share of students passing the state science test from 64% to 78% in two years
- Started an after-school robotics club that grew from 8 to 35 students
Science Teacher, Grade 6, Cedar Creek Middle School — Durham, NC
Aug 2018 – Jun 2021- Wrote a 6th grade earth science unit adopted by all 4 science teachers at the school
- Moved lessons online in 2020 with Google Classroom and kept weekly attendance above 90%
Education
M.Ed. Science Education
2016 – 2018North Carolina State University — Raleigh, NC
B.S. Biology
2012 – 2016University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC
Skills
Lesson planning, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Google Classroom, Lab safety, Parent communication
Licenses
North Carolina Teaching License, Science 6–9, NC Department of Public Instruction
2018