Chris Farmer
Kansas City
Summary
Accomplished Chemistry Teacher offering 22 years of experience, all spent at Park Hill School District. Adept in chemistry content knowledge and fostering healthy relationships with students and colleagues. Emphasized classroom engagement through technology integration and inquiry-based learning, significantly enhancing student critical thinking. Proven track record in providing the framework for students to reach their full potential by implementing effective lesson planning and establishing safety protocols.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Teacher
Park Hill School District
06.1997 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Provided consistent feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning process and make improvements as necessary.
- Maintained records of student using Schoology and Infinite Campus.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning techniques to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues as a professional learning community to enhance student learning and promote a deeper understanding of chemistry.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, ensuring students understood expectations and desired outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that supported open communication and mutual respect among students and myself.
- Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles and maintained online access to course materials for students unable to be in attendance.
- Developed and distributed approved course syllabus to students to convey goals and outcomes of course.
- Constructed and administered tests and exams to measure student learning.
Real Estate Appraiser
Landmark Appraisal Group
06.2006 - 12.2011
- Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
- Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
- Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
- Completed appraisals on pre-set number of properties to meet weekly production goals.
Education
Education Specialist - Specialist in Education
William Woods University
Fulton, MO09-2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, US
Kansas City, MO06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-1991
Skills
- Expert chemistry content knowledge
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Classroom management
- Instructional planning
- Active listening techniques
- Safety protocol implementation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Managing lab inventory stock
- Attention to detail
- Instructional technology integration, including Schoology, Kahoot, Quizlet, Edpuzzle, Quizizz
- Reliability
Certification
Educator Certificate - Missouri Department of Secondary Education - Chemistry 7-12
Languages
English
Timeline
Real Estate Appraiser
Landmark Appraisal Group
06.2006 - 12.2011
Chemistry Teacher
Park Hill School District
06.1997 - Current
Educator Certificate - Missouri Department of Secondary Education - Chemistry 7-12
Education Specialist - Specialist in Education
William Woods University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, US
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Park University
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