Whitney Louchen
Rhoadesville
Summary
Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement strategies. Excel in communication, adaptability, and critical thinking to foster learning environments that encourage curiosity and scientific inquiry. Capable educator with several years of experience in professional roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing, and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators, and specialists to support all students' needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science 8 Teacher
Locust Grove Middle School
Locust Grove
07.2024 - Current
- Currently teaches four sections of Science 8 and one section of STEM
- Proficient in data-informed instruction
- Proficient in middle school behavior management and curriculum creation
Physics Teacher, Collaborative Team Lead
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Alexandria
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Physics Collaborative Team Lead (2022-2024): made curriculum decisions based on assessment data, facilitated communication between teachers and administration, advocated for physics team needs, managed budget
- Created and piloted a modeling-based physics course for underperforming students
- Science Fair Physics sponsor (2022-2024)
- Taught AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Honors Physics 1, Physics 1
Physics Teacher, Collaborative Team Lead
Chantilly High School
Chantilly
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Physics Collaborative Team Lead (2022-2024): made curriculum decisions based on assessment data, created common assessments, facilitated communication between physics team and department chair
- Taught AP Physics C: Mechanics, Honors Physics 1, Physics 1
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Astronomy
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2019
Skills
- Google Level 1 Certification
- Online learning management system (Canvas)
- Collaborative leadership
- Curriculum development (middle school, high school)
- Data-informed instruction
- Effective communication
Certification
- Valid Virginia teaching license, expires 6/2031
Timeline
Science 8 Teacher
Locust Grove Middle School
07.2024 - Current
Physics Teacher, Collaborative Team Lead
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
08.2022 - 06.2024
Physics Teacher, Collaborative Team Lead
Chantilly High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Astronomy
George Mason University
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