Andrew Knight
Martinsville
Summary
Dynamic STEM Teacher with a proven track record at Nineveh Hensley Jackson School Corporation, excelling in curriculum development and fostering critical thinking through project-based learning. Adept at enhancing student engagement and comprehension, while effectively communicating with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Teacher
Nineveh Hensley Jackson School Corporation
08.2021 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Served on school committee for technology development.
Title One Reading Assistant
Nineveh Hensley Jackson School Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Worked one on one with students to improve reading comprehension.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Locomotive Conductor
CSX Railroad
01.2005 - 11.2009
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Federally licensed to remotely operate locomotives.
Manager
Jennifer Convertibles
01.1998 - 07.2004
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN04-1997
High School Diploma -
Indian Creek Sr High School
Trafalgar, IN05-1992
Skills
- Motivational techniques
- Project-based learning
- Instructional planning
- Parent and student communication
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Physical science
- Curriculum development
- Discussion facilitation
- Lab project demonstrations
- Lesson plan development
- Inquiry-based learning
Timeline
STEM Teacher
Nineveh Hensley Jackson School Corporation
08.2021 - Current
Title One Reading Assistant
Nineveh Hensley Jackson School Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2021
Locomotive Conductor
CSX Railroad
01.2005 - 11.2009
Manager
Jennifer Convertibles
01.1998 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University, Bloomington
High School Diploma -
Indian Creek Sr High School
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