Timothy Wagner

Experience

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  Marana Unfied School District

  Nov 2003 - May 2004

  PE/ 5th Grade Teacher

  Elected as a delegate to the schools technology committee responsible for the oversight of technology standards implementation and the identification and resulting procurement of equipment needs. Organized and managed the 5th grade science fair for over 100 students providing both project and judging guidelines. Coordinated school wide assemblies for over 25 faculty and 350 students while helping the American Heart association through their Hoops for Hearts program.Created and implemented an after school peer tutoring programs in math & reading.Performed all required teaching duties including Proctoring Aims, Stanford Nine, and D.A.P.s tests. Show less

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  Amphitheater School District

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Incorporated computer stations into lesson plans for project oriented student products (PowerPoints & Reports). Introduced the Tobacco Freeways Program into the school resulting in the generation of over $2,000 dollars to be used directly in classrooms providing students’ with a better opportunity to say “NO.”Coordinated Science Olympiad Competition designed for inquiry based learning.Experience teaching high-risk, low socioeconomic, and ESL students (over 80% of school had free or reduced lunches).Prioritized essential curriculum to enable optimized student success on state testing and to meet testing deadlines.Arranged for educational off-site field-trips with parents, students, and local businesses. Show less Participated in monthly meetings with district management to discuss school material needs, standards implementation, and professional development in regard to the new science testing mandate.Led three professional development workshops for over 40 peers and school administrators focused on the implementation of science standards into classroom objectives.Developed management reporting based on faculty surveys of science materials and student developmental levels.Managed the acquisition and distribution of science materials based on faculty needs and student developmental levels. Show less

  • 5th Grade Teacher

    Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Science Cadre Representative

    Aug 2004 - May 2005
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  Pittsburgh Area Schools

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  Designed and Implemented lesson plans to elementary and junior high school students in varied disciplines including Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Physical Education, Gifted Curriculum, and the Arts.Performed all required teaching duties as a short-term 1st grade substitute, including all year-end responsibilities (finalizing grades, inventorying equipment, etc.). Designed and implemented a successful classroom management tool based on positive reinforcement techniques.Administered Dibels, Fox and Box Phonics tests to over 120 students, kindergarten through third grade. Show less

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  Extended Day Services

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Lead Counselor (Summer Camp)

  Only teacher selected as lead counselor for the following year. Responsibilities included training new teachers, organizing special event days, and opening/closing the camp facilities. Responsible for the planning, setup, and implementation of camp activities for over 110 students grades Pre-K - 6.Monitored and engaged autistic campers from the Watson Institution with the idea of full inclusion. Collaborated with the TSS’s and BMC to make transitions easy and create an optimal environment for the special needs campers Show less

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  Plum Borough School District

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

  Gigted & Math Support Teacher (Sick Leave Replacement)

  Performed teaching responsibilities as a short-term substitute for both Gifted and Math Support by developing needs based lessons established through collaboration with students’ math teachers and analyzed data from PSSA scores. Managed twenty-three gifted meetings between principals, teachers, and parents designed to communicate the learning goals, outcomes, time-lines, assessment procedures, and specially designed instruction procedures for each gifted student.Utilized web-based Individual Education Program writer to develop gifted individual education plans. Show less

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  Seneca Valley School District

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2009

  5th Grade Substitute Teacher (Maternity Leave Position)

  Utilized Study Island computer workstation to strengthen identified areas of educational weakness.Executed regular education teaching responsibilities as a fifth grade reading, language arts, and social studies teacher in an inclusion-based classroom. Homeroom class was comprised of 30% special education students.Designed and implemented differentiated content, processes, products, and learning environments for subject areas based on the individual assessment needs of each student. Fostered an environment of open communication with faculty, parents and students through the use of newsletters, emails, phone calls, assignment books, online homework postings, letters home, and detailed grade reports. Conducted parent/teacher conferences for twenty-five students.Collaborated with team teacher in regard to student achievement, disciplinary issues, assignment and testing schedules, and classroom policies and procedures. Ensuring smooth transitions between classes for all students. Show less

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  Penn Trafford School District

  Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

  7th/8th Grade Math & Science Substitute Teacher

  Performed teaching responsibilities for seventh & eighth grade students covering Pre-Algebra, Algebra. Science (chemical interactions) and Earth’s waters as a short-term substitute. Collaborated with emotional support & special education teachers in order to meet the needs of all students.Designed lessons that utilized a digital probe to measure dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, temperature, and turbidity. Proctored and scored 4Sight Math Benchmark Tests. Analyzed the data determining areas of weakness which I used to enhance classroom instruction & materials. Performed teaching responsibilities for seventh & eighth grade students covering Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Science (chemical interactions) and Earth’s waters.Planned, structured, and organized efficient lessons for students of various readiness levels that required time management, materials management, technology integration, and a high level of student engagement.Managed student electronic records and assignments, class time, due dates, classroom policies and procedures.Managed issue resolution as required between parents, students, and administration. Show less

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  Penn Trafford School District

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Math Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement- 1 Year)

  Performed teaching responsibilities for seventh & eighth grade students covering Pre-Algebra and Algebra.Collaborated with emotional support & special education teachers resulting in adaptations of classroom environment and materials.Created assessments using Classroom Performance System (Clickers) designed to provide instant feedback on students’ readiness levels and guide differentiated instruction.Proctored, scored, and analyzed 4Sight Math Tests for over 150 students. Enhanced instruction and materials based on identified areas of weakness resulting in increased test scores. Designed and implemented a PSSA preparation program utilizing PowerPoint, doc camera, projector, and SmartBoard. Maintained a professional website for students to obtain online teaching assistance and access classroom materials.Utilized a PowerPoint presentation with Smartboard technology and a document camera (Elmo), for daily instruction.Selected to participate in professional learning community meetings resulting in the development of common assessments, an exchange of instructional techniques, enhanced technology integration, and the creation of PSSA-specific lesson plans. Show less

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  Fox Chapel Area School District

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Science Teacher (Long Term Leave Replacement)

  Performed teaching responsibilities for seven months as a 6th grade teacher and two months as an 8th grade teacher, covering science (FOSS/Asset Units- Studying People Scientifically, Microlife, Populations and Ecosystems, and electricity/circuits).Analyzed student data from compiled grades and attendance that had been input into easy grade pro in order to personalize instruction. Utilized Asset kits and real scientific note booking to provide an engaging opportunity for students to explore their surroundings, ask questions, collect and analyze data, think critically and apply their learning to new situations.Collaborated with a team of teachers and counselors to problem solve academic and behavioral concerns in order to ensure 103 students reached their potential.Developed lesson plans in which Mimio, document camera, projector, Mac computers, and iPads were utilized.Managed an epidemiology themed cross disciplinary team day for 103 students covering social studies, science, and language arts and organized an epidemiologist guest speaker from the University of Pittsburgh. Show less

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  Falk Laboratory School University of Pittsburgh

  Aug 2014 - now

  Maker Teacher

  K-8 Maker Space - Woodworking (Hand tools and power machines), Sewing, 3d Imaging & Printing, Laser Cutter, Programming, Scale Modeling, and much more