Andrew S.

High School Science Teacher at Magen David Yeshivah & MEd in STEM graduate school student (Gratz College)

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

-Highly skilled and talented educational professional with strong background in college and high school level biotechnology, science and math. -Proven ability to convey complex concepts to individuals with non-scientific or mathematical backgrounds and different learning styles. -Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to ensure students’ comprehension and retention of material -Creates engaging and stimulating lesson plans to facilitate student participation and involvement. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; develops trusting and productive relationships with co-workers, students and parents. -Extensive knowledge of biotechnology, pharmacology and neuroscience combined with excellent capability to research specific and technical topics. -Experience in pharmacology, neuroscience, neurology and related fields. -Technically proficient; acclimates quickly to new technology and utilizes technology to increase productivity.

Experience

  • Graduate Student at Gratz College
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Masters in Education in STEM part-time graduate student

  • High School Science Teacher at Magen David Yeshivah
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Teaching high school Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science with labs full-time. Also math department teacher in Excel/Salesforce. Providing small and large class instruction to honors, college prep and IEP classes. Established a premedical student club with meetings and lectures to mentor future medical professionals & Excel/Salesforce student club in data analytics for future business and science professionals.

  • Math Tutor at Brooklyn Math Tutors
    Jun 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Tutored New York State Regents Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Biology (Living Environment) for boutique private tutoring company.

  • Tutor at Parliament Tutors
    Jul 2011 - Sep 2018 · 7 yrs 3 mos

    SAT preparation: math, verbal and writing. Taught SAT course twice for inner city high school students. Tutored College algebra, individual SAT prep and other science / math subjects.

  • Math Instructor at City University of New York
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 · 8 mos

    Taught college algebra at CUNY -- Kingsborough Community College in the CUNY Math Start program Completed extensive professional development with over 300 hours of training, seminars and coaching in inquiry-based / discovery learning pedagogy.