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Andrew Collins

Sandwich

Summary

Reflective, hard-working educator with extensive experience teaching high school students as well as middle school students, adept at adapting to diverse learning styles and motivating students. Skilled in both group and individual instruction, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Math Teacher / Department Chair

Town Of Sandwich
Sandwich, MA
08.2022 - 06.2025

Department Chair - responsible for working with administration, running department meetings, managing team budget, observing team members, attending and speaking at nightly events.

Math Teacher - taught pre-algebra and algebra to 8th graders as well as algebra and integrated geometry to 9th and 10th graders.

  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.

Science / Engineering Teacher

Town of Bourne
Bourne, MA
09.2007 - 06.2022

Classes Taught:

  • Physics - college prep., honors, AP1 - taught some combination of these course every year.
  • Engineering - Introductory classes as well as three different levels of Robotics
  • Chemistry - college prep. chemistry (1 year)
  • Sustainable Living - lab-based science (1 year)

Clubs

  • Ran an Environmental Club and Robotics Club while there.

Science / Engineering Teacher

Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts, Public School Department
Middleboro, MA
09.2002 - 06.2007

Classes Taught

  • Physics - honors and college prep.
  • Physical science
  • Introduction to Engineering and Technology

Science Teacher

Town of Hopkinton
Hopkinton, MA
09.1999 - 06.2002

Classes Taught:

  • Physical Science - for 9th graders

Education

Master of Science - Engineering

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA
06-2001

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
02-1991

Skills

  • Adapting to different learning styles
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Motivating and encouraging
  • Student performance evaluations
  • Collaborating with co-workers / teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Won an award for collaborating with Mass Insight and having high AP Physics 1 test scores.

Certification

Physics 9-12 Professional Teacher Certification

Math 8-12 Professional Teacher Certification

Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

Timeline

Math Teacher / Department Chair

Town Of Sandwich
08.2022 - 06.2025

Science / Engineering Teacher

Town of Bourne
09.2007 - 06.2022

Science / Engineering Teacher

Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts, Public School Department
09.2002 - 06.2007

Science Teacher

Town of Hopkinton
09.1999 - 06.2002

Master of Science - Engineering

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Andrew Collins