Stephen De Sousa has over 10 years of experience as a science and technology teacher at the middle and high school levels. He is skilled at developing hands-on, collaborative lessons that motivate students and encourage critical thinking. De Sousa also stays up to date on curriculum by redesigning courses and incorporating real-world experiences into his teaching.

1. Stephen De Sousa
4 Brook Dr
Swansea, Ma 02777
508-789-6329
stdesousa@aol.com
Summary
I am an educator possessing strong qualities and the capacity to manage challenging behavior
calmly and effectively. Establishes positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents. I
encourage students and promote intellectual curiosity and work collaboratively with students,
parents, and peers to ensure students are challenged.
Highlights
Collaborated with colleagues to develop common curriculum
Dependable
Innovative
Fast learner
Eager to learn
Adaptable
Experience
9th and 10th Grade Engineering/Technology Teacher
12th Grade Physics Teacher
August 2014 to Present
Old Colony Regional Vocational High School-Rochester, MA
 Instructedstudentsinthe engineeringdesignprocessusinginquirybasedhandsonactivities
and projects.
 Designedandimplementedlessonsforclassesof upto 28 studentstomotivate themtoenjoy
and understandthe relevance of science totheircareers.
 Presentlyredesigningand updatingcurriculumforbothEngineering/Technologyandphysics
coursesto developindependentthinkingskillsandcreative problemsolving.
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
August 2010 to December 2012
Atlantis Charter School- Fall River, MA
 Instructsstudentsinphysical sciencesincludingchemistry,motion,andforces.
 Instructsstudentsinlife sciencesincludingbiology,andecosystemsandpopulation.
 Implementationof FOSSscience inquirykits
 Implementationof PhysicsFirstscience tohonors8th
graders.
 Developedandpracticeda7th
grade scope andsequence.

2.  Developingandpracticingan8th
grade scope and sequence.
8th Grade Science Teacher
September 2008 to June 2010
Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School- East Bridgewater, MA
 Instructsstudents inphysical sciencesincludingchemistry,motion,andforces.
 Incorporatedreal-lifeexperiencesinaninteractive classroomenvironment.
 Utilizesahands-on,cooperative approachtolearningwithfocusonlaboratoryskills.
 Promotescritical thinkingskillsthroughthe scientificmethodprocess.
 Prioritizesreadingandwritingacrossthe science curriculum.
 Refinedcurriculumwhichledtoanincrease in8th
grade science MCASscores.
 EngagedstudentsinprojectbasedlearningbyhostingaRube Goldbergprojectfair.
Ongoing:
During summers and also through the year, along with doing my own work, I work
with professionals in the industry in constructing additions, roof work, and various other
construction projects.. prior to becoming an educator I did masonry work, and stone work, which
I currently do.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Geography
Bridgewater State College- Bridgewater, MA
Post Baccalaureate
University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth, MA