Andrew Kirk

Andrew Kirk

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  • About me

    Teacher of Science: Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics, AP Physics 1, Astronomy, AP Biology, Environmental Studies

  • Education

    • University of Maryland

      2011 - 2013
      M.S. Chemical and Life Sciences Magnum Cum Laude
    • Mississippi State University

      2001 - 2003
      M.S. Geosciences Magnum Cum Laude
    • Jacksonville State University

      1995 - 1998
      B.S. Ed. General Science

      Worked a full time job to support the family while attending JSU as a full-time student to complete my degree as a General Science--Biology Focus Secondary Education teacher.

  • Experience

    • Pizza Hut

      Jan 1990 - Jun 1993
      Assistant Manager

      As Assistant Manager, I was responsible for scheduling, training new hires, receiving weekly inventory, weekly sales assessment, and customer service. Secondarily I was trained to cook, food prep, and service specialist.

    • Levi's Outlet by Designs

      Jul 1993 - Aug 1998
      Sales/Stock Manager

      I was responsible for all receiving and inventory management at the retail outlet. I transferred to sales management and was responsible for training, scheduling, weekly inventory orders, and customer service.

    • South Aiken High School

      Jan 1999 - Jun 2012
      Science Teacher

      I taught almost all of the offered science classes at my high school. I've taught all levels of Physical Science, Biology 1, Biology 2, AP Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Astronomy. I am also qualified to teach the Physiology and the Marine Science classes.

    • Ross School

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

      Direct Grade 11 team meetings on student concerns, group planning, and curricular development. Manage Integrated Projects across the 11th Grade coordinating each of the domains: Science, Cultural History, English, Mathematics, Media & Technology, Visual Arts, Performance Arts.I teach Grade 11 Integrated Science and Advanced Integrated Science that consists of Biology in the topics of evolution and genetics with an examination of energy, waves, electromagnetism, and circuits from Physics, and the Advanced (AP) Biology course. In addition, I teach To Black Holes and Beyond, Evolution of the Earth, and the End of the World as We Know it. The school follows a spiral curriculum design centered around cultural history as it relates to all subjects, integrating them all together in true cross-curricular form. I am also a house parent for boarding students, many of which are international. Show less

      • Grade 11 Team Leader and Science Teacher

        Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
      • Boarding House Parent

        Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
    • Houston Academy

      Aug 2016 - now
      Science Teacher

      Teach various science courses in the upper school of Houston Academy, including AP Physics-1, Environmental Science, Physics CP, Biology, and Maker Tech. Maker Tech is a course of my design where students learn the basics of circuit design, and soldering, are introduced to CAD, and microcontrollers are used for programming tasks. Students are encouraged to develop a personal project involving design, building, and programming. I also sponsor the Houston Academy Robotics Club in the Wiregrass BEST robotics competition. I support the band as a chaperone and serve as a Senior Advisor. I sit as a member of the National Honor Society Discipline Committee. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Educator License: Masters Plus 30

      South Carolina State Board of Education
      Jan 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Security Shift

      Issued by Dragon*Con Security on Sept 2003
      Dragon*Con SecurityAssociated with Andrew Kirk