This document is a resume for Scott Wiessner, a STEM/Science instructor with over 15 years of experience. He has a proven track record of creating dynamic learning environments, training and motivating students, and implementing administrative goals. He has received multiple awards for his teaching including being named Teacher of the Year in 2008.
EXPERTISE
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
literacy; Informal science education; K-12 education; K-12 professional development; Common
Core State Standards; Education assessment;
Education program evaluation; Professional development
Dr. Richard Vineyard is Lead Project Manager with the Pepper Professional Development (PD)
team in PCG Education. His extensive experience in science education and assessment informs
his work with the K-12 community, specifically in helping schools understand the Next
Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Dr. Vineyard works with state, district and school
administrators to design and develop new instructional programs based on the NGSS. He also
supports projects focused on the professional development of teachers in science and other
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education initiatives.
EXPERTISE
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
literacy; Informal science education; K-12 education; K-12 professional development; Common
Core State Standards; Education assessment;
Education program evaluation; Professional development
Dr. Richard Vineyard is Lead Project Manager with the Pepper Professional Development (PD)
team in PCG Education. His extensive experience in science education and assessment informs
his work with the K-12 community, specifically in helping schools understand the Next
Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Dr. Vineyard works with state, district and school
administrators to design and develop new instructional programs based on the NGSS. He also
supports projects focused on the professional development of teachers in science and other
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education initiatives.
1. Scott
Wiessner
9000 Poppy Dr. #9020
Dallas, TX 75218
818 292 3320
swiessn@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
My dedication is to training and creating productive individuals in their goals.
To that end I employ research based techniques coupled with abstract
principles for student engagement.
EXPERIENCE
STEM/Science Instructor, Sunnyvale ISD
Sunnyvale, TX — 2006 - present
Accountable for one hundred 7th
grade student’s science exploration. Create,
implement, and revise lesson plans as necessary to maintain a dynamic
learning environment. Responsible to train, motivate, test and remediate
students; along with behavior evaluations, implementing administrative
dreams, communications regarding policies and procedures and STARR
performance.
Accomplishments
● Science Department Chair 2012-current
● Author and Recipient of multiple community sponsored grants
integrating art and science
● G/T teacher: 7th
grade Anatomy class and 5th
, 6th
, 7th
, & 8th
grade
Robotics/STEM class
● 2008 Sunnyvale Independent School District Teacher of the Year
Science Instructor, Garland ISD
Rowlett, TX — 2005 - 2006
Execute daily 9th
grade biology, 10th
grade chemistry, 11th
grade physics
instructions for 100 students for a total of 187 days. Includes creating
students with enough graduation credits and the knowledge to pass the TAKS
tests. Make sure ALL students pass mandated testing and all classes,
whether or not they attend school on a regular basis or complete any of the
work assigned.
Accomplishments
● Texas State Teaching Credential held in Composite Science 4-7 :
Composite Science 8-12 : Physical Education : Gifted/Talented :
English Language Learner : SPED
● Collect data and maintain records to support and document progress
in the selected state mandated program to "assess and upgrade
educational excellence in the public schools."
EDUCATION
University of La Verne
Master of Arts in Education — 2000-2002
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts, Geography 1997-1999
SKILLS
● Engage in daily public speaking events to large audiences
● Student development and motivation
● Development of training materials
● Customer service, public and media relations
● Budget creation and implementation
● Preventative maintenance management
● Controlling adolescents and maximizing test scores
REFERENCES - Upon Request
