Nicholas Klepfer
Port Allegany
Summary
Dedicated Science Teacher with 20 years of experience teaching general science, earth science, physics and engineering concepts to pupils. Plans and delivers science program that includes demonstrations, projects, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle/High School Science Teacher
Coudersport Area School District
08.2004 - Current
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked in team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 120 middle and high school students each day
- Worked in district STEM Lab for 2 years.
Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
Coudersport Area School District
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Team earned playoff spot
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Earth And Space Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PASkills
- Technology integration
- Problem-solving skills
- Quality education
- Individualized instruction
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Certified in Earth and Space Science and General Science
Passed the PRAXIS Exam for Technology Education
Community Involvement
- Volunteer soccer, baseball, softball, and basketball coach in the community youth leagues.
- Current Vice President of Softball for the Port Allegany Youth Baseball and Softball Association.
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
Coudersport Area School District
08.2012 - 10.2012
Middle/High School Science Teacher
Coudersport Area School District
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Earth And Space Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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