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Brandon Powers

@brandonpowers1

Science teacher and department chair at Cannon School, teaching middle school science and continuing an after-school science program.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a stable, full-time position that values my science teaching experience, technology skills, and ability to solve challenging problems for the team. Ideally, the role may involve remote work, competitive compensation, strong health and retirement benefits. I would love to find an environment that allows me to continue growing professionally in new ways.

At Cannon School, I teach eighth-grade science and serve as science department chair. I teach four sections, support the Science Olympiad program, and facilitate the middle school science budget and monthly meetings.

I previously coordinated lower school science at Cannon School, teaching a weekly science lab for 300 students and developing lesson plans and field trips. I also led parent science nights.

I developed an after-school science program at Countryside Montessori School that I continued at Cannon School as a club and summer camp program. My teaching has included environmental education, Montessori classrooms, and hands-on science topics ranging from water study to Arduino projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

8th Grade Science Teacher and Science Department Chair

Current

Cannon School

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Instructs four sections of 8th grade science, oversees Science Olympiad program, advises ten boys, and manages study hall duties. As department chair, facilitates the science budget for five middle school teachers and organizes monthly meetings.

Science Instruction Curriculum Development Department Leadership Budget Management Science Olympiad Mentorship

Lower School Science Coordinator

Cannon School

Jan 2002 - Jan 2020 (18 years)

Provided direct instruction in a science lab for 300 students weekly. Developed lesson plans, organized field trips, led parent science nights, and created a stimulating learning environment.

Science Instruction Lesson Planning Field trip coordination Parent engagement Classroom Management

Lead Teacher

Countryside Montessori School

Jan 1997 - Jan 2002 (5 years)

Lead teacher for grades 1-3 and co-teacher for grades 4-6. Duties included direct instruction, curriculum development, classroom improvements, and assisting a co-teacher. Mentored a Montessori intern during the 1997 school year.

Montessori Education Curriculum Development Classroom Management Mentorship

Environmental Educator

YMCA Thunderbird Environmental Camp

Jan 1994 - Jan 1995 (1 year)

Taught environmental education to school groups, covering topics such as birds, forest ecology, aquatic biology, animal conservation, outdoor cooking, and lake dynamics.

Environmental Education Ecology Aquatic Biology Intern Conservation Outdoor Education