Tanner Nguyen

UCF Environmental Studies and Education Alum | Focus on Secondary Science Education

Winter Park, Florida, United States

About

Studying at University of Central Florida, I received my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Education. I have since continued to build my career with science education by interning at Freedom Middle School, where I learned practices that will allow me to perfect my classroom management skills. I also worked with Kelly Education as a Substitute teacher, which allowed me to gain confidence in the classroom and gave me time to find my niche. I have since started a full time teaching position as an 8th grade Comprehensive and Physical Science Honors teacher at Union Park Middle School. I plan on extending my scope further in the near future setting bigger and brighter goals for my career as an educator. As of 2025 Quarter 2, I have successfully increased science proficiency scores with SBUA and PMA data.

Experience

  • Science Teacher at Glenridge Middle School
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Science Teacher at Union Park Middle School
    Dec 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    -Create interactive lesson plans that align with state and district standards -Supplement students with enriching hands on labs and activities -Foster a caring environment and a respect for the subject

  • Server at Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL
    Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Substitute Teacher at Kelly Education
    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

  • Grant Writing Intern at IDEAS For Us
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos