Amanda Foster

you@email.com · (303) 555-0624 · Denver, United States linkedin.com/in/repolish-ai

Middle School Science Teacher

Dedicated middle school educator with 5+ years of experience inspiring students through hands-on STEM learning. Skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and integrating educational technology. Committed to fostering an inclusive classroom where every student can succeed.

▸ Experience

6th-8th Grade Science Teacher @ Denver Public Schools - Hamilton Middle School

2020-08 – Present · Denver

• Developed and taught inquiry-based science curriculum for 150+ students annually across 5 sections, achieving 85% proficiency growth on state assessments.
• Integrated project-based learning through a school garden program that taught ecology and sustainability, reaching 200+ students across grade levels.
• Implemented blended learning strategies using interactive simulations and digital labs, increasing student engagement scores by 35%.
• Served as grade-level team lead, coordinating cross-curricular projects and standardizing assessment practices across 8 teachers.

Math & Science Teacher @ Aurora Public Schools

2018-08 – 2020-06 · Aurora

• Taught 7th-grade mathematics and science to diverse learners, with 40% English language learners, achieving 90%+ passing rates on state exams.
• Founded an after-school robotics club that grew from 8 to 40 students and qualified for state competition in its second year.
• Partnered with local STEM professionals to create a career exploration program featuring monthly guest speakers and field trips.

▸ Education

M.A., Curriculum & Instruction - STEM Education

University of Colorado Boulder · 2016-08 – 2018-05 · GPA: 4.0

B.A., Biology & Secondary Education

University of Denver · 2012-09 – 2016-06 · GPA: 3.8

▸ Skills

Core Skills: Strategic Thinking · Communication · Cross-functional Collaboration Technical: Data Analysis · Project Management · Presentation

▸ Certifications

Colorado Teaching License (Secondary Science), K-12 (2024) National Board Certification - Early Adolescent Science (2023) STEM Certificate - CU Boulder (2022)

Grants

• Awarded $5,000 DonorsChoose grant for classroom technology (2023, 2024)
• NEA Foundation STEM Grant - School Garden Program ($3,500)

Professional Development

• NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador Program (Summer 2024)
• DEN STEM Fellowship - Year-long teacher leadership program

Community

• Coach, Denver Middle School Science Olympiad (2021-present)
• Volunteer, Girls in STEM weekend workshop facilitator