Adam Schlesinger
Richmond
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Chemistry teacher with a strong commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment. Continuously seeking opportunities for personal and professional development to enhance teaching practices and better serve students. Demonstrated ability to create engaging and organized lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and perspectives. Proven track record of building strong relationships with students, faculty, and parents, ensuring open communication and a positive, cooperative school community. Skilled in promoting inclusivity and diversity while maintaining a classroom culture conducive to student success and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Teacher
James River High School
08.2019 - Current
- Plan and design unit and daily lesson plans, incorporating innovative, student-centered approaches for diverse learning styles.
- Create original, nuanced chemistry curriculum that enhances student engagement and understanding, ensuring clarity in the distribution of complex information.
- Develop a comprehensive, customized lab manual aligned with the curriculum to support hands-on learning experiences.
- Tailor lesson materials and strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Regularly assess student progress through various methods, providing timely and constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Integrate principles of social cognitive theory to enhance student motivation, self-regulation, and cognitive development.
- Approach students with kindness and empathy, creating a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages risk-taking and growth.
- Serve as head of the Chemistry Professional Learning Community (PLC), facilitating professional growth, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices among faculty.
- Participate as a "Coach on Demand", providing administrative assistance and guidance for challenging student engagements.
Rowing Coach
James River High School
08.2019 - Current
- Identify and recruit talented athletes, building a strong and diverse team through targeted outreach and engagement.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment by empowering captains and coxswains to lead, encouraging accountability at all levels of the team.
- Facilitate and lead a Learn-to-Row program, introducing new athletes to the sport and helping them develop foundational skills.
- Inspire and motivate athletes to achieve their best through structured training, goal-setting, and positive reinforcement.
- Design and implement a comprehensive weight lifting program tailored to enhance rowing-specific strength, endurance, and injury prevention.
- Build endurance, strength, and mental fortitude through rigorous training, preparing athletes for success on and off the water.
Youth Golf Coach
First Tee of Greater Richmond
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Teach and develop fundamental golf skills, focusing on technique, strategy, and course management.
- Coach using the First Tee pillars to foster a mindset of goal-setting, incorporating core values including honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment.
Success Instructor
James River High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed a course aimed at motivating and teaching life skills to at-risk high school students, promoting personal and academic growth.
- Centered course content around key life skills such as resilience, goal setting, communication, professionalism, and study skills to empower students.
- Actively engaged troubled students, fostering a supportive environment to enhance their academic performance and long-term learning careers.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education: Science
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Marys City, MD05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Virginia Polytechnic University
Blacksburg, VA05-2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Cultural Competence
- Curriculum Development
- Modeling Growth Mindset
- Collaborative Learning Facilitation
- Resilience Building
Certification
Virginia State Teaching License
Timeline
Success Instructor
James River High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Golf Coach
First Tee of Greater Richmond
05.2020 - 12.2023
Chemistry Teacher
James River High School
08.2019 - Current
Rowing Coach
James River High School
08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Secondary Education: Science
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Virginia Polytechnic University
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