Latonya Genwright
Mullins
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 12 years of experience teaching middle and high school science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Using diverse learning techniques and differentiated instruction to capture students attention. Implementing small group learning stations to help students better understand the information taught and to reinforce specific concepts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Marlboro County School District
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Coach for the Academic Challenge Team in which students competed against other schools with quiz bowl like questions-undefeated season
- Science department chair person in charge of making sure science lab is being used effectively by all science teachers
- Secretary in charge of taking minutes during 6th grade team meetings
- Beta Club Sponsor
- Wrote and won an Ecybermission grant sponsored by NSTA
Science Teacher
Marion County School District
2019.08 - 2023.06
- Served as science department chair for two consecutive years
- Served as Academic Challenge Team Coach
- Wrote and won a $2500 Stem Grant to enhance student understanding to STEM and was invited to STEM DAY at the Capital in Columbia, SC to receive the grant
- Certified Teacher Mentor for State of South Carolina
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC05.1997
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Certified Teacher Mentor
- Academic Challenge Coach
- STEM Programs
- Laboratory skills
References
Carla Spry
6th Grade Team Leader
cspry@marlboro.k12.sc.us
843-250-7518
Dr. Dionne Vance
Principal
dvance@marlboro.k12.sc.us
843-506-9560
Darryl Mason
Assistant Principal
dmason@marlboro.k12.sc.us
910-331-2696
Kim McLaurin
Science Teacher (Co-worker)
kmclaurin@marlboro.k12.sc.us
843-439-2333
Michael Ford
Social Studies Teacher (Asst. Academic Challenge Team Coach)
mford@marion.k12.sc.us
843-639-1147
Timeline
Science Teacher
Marlboro County School District
2023.08 - 2024.03
Science Teacher
Marion County School District
2019.08 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Francis Marion University
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