Jeffrey Futcher
Science Teacher
Avondale
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 8 years of experience in international education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Ningbo Xiaoshi High school
Ningbo
08.2022 - Current
- Taught multiple IBDP Chemistry and IGCSE Chemistry (CAIE) courses varying in size from 3-30 students, includes lesson planning, exam creation, IA preparation and grading, developing and implementing a practical scheme of work, EE advising, along with many other responsibilities
- Introduced IBDP ESS to the school, similar to chemistry classes, but this programme was built from scratch practical scheme of work includes field work as well as lab activities, this interdisciplinary class allowed me to teach content and skills not only associate with science but with humanities as well
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Established positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
- Various other responsibilities such as club supervisor, helped plan G4P excursion, China thinks big project advisor just to name a few
MSHS (IBMYP/IGCSE) Science Teacher
Beijing International Bilingual Academy
Beijing
08.2021 - 07.2022
- As MYP/IGCSE Coordinated Science teacher I taught lessons in Biology, Physics and Chemistry
- This includes classroom management, marking and coordinating with other teachers of the same grade level
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Additional responsibilities include G6 grade level leader, and heading up the science IEP (Intensive English Programme) where I work closely with student support team
AP Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher
Jinan Foreign Language School International Center
Jinan
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Taught AP Environmental Science as well supported student learning in many other faucets including covering English language classes, university applications and others within the science department
- Organized field trips to local natural areas, providing students with experiential learning opportunities that reinforced classroom instruction.
Math and English Teacher
Seadragon Education
Shenzhen
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Contracted to work in public Chinese schools focusing largely on language skills in consort with the ability communicate, this included the topics learned in math and science classes bilingually as well as other subjects
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Math/Science Instructor
Link Systems International
Tempe AZ
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Led online sessions ranging from one student to large groups teaching various math levels ranging from basic math and science skills, built skills in online education and delivering content digitally
Chemistry Instructor and Research Associate
Brandeis University
Waltham MA
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Taught General and Physical Chemistry Labs, as well as advised undergraduate students on research projects
- As researcher in PhD program had the following responsibilities in addition to teaching roles Perform research in lab, primarily wet chemistry and biochemistry
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
Math and Science Tutor
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale TN
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Worked independently as well as led group instructional settings instructing High School and University students general chemistry, mathematics and other sciences courses.
Education
Master of Arts - Chemistry
Brandeis University
Waltham Massachusetts 08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale Tennessee 07.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
Inquiry-based learning
Experimental design
Student engagement
Science communication
Scientific inquiry
Scientific writing
Extracurricular activities
Classroom management
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Ningbo Xiaoshi High school
08.2022 - Current
MSHS (IBMYP/IGCSE) Science Teacher
Beijing International Bilingual Academy
08.2021 - 07.2022
AP Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher
Jinan Foreign Language School International Center
08.2019 - 07.2021
Math and English Teacher
Seadragon Education
08.2017 - 07.2019
Math/Science Instructor
Link Systems International
10.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Chemistry
Brandeis University
08.2014 - 06.2016
Chemistry Instructor and Research Associate
Brandeis University
07.2014 - 09.2016
Math and Science Tutor
Southern Adventist University
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Southern Adventist University
07.2009 - 05.2014
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