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Ian Slattery

Ian Slattery

Madrid

Summary

I am an enthusiastic secondary science educator with experience teaching Biology and Anatomy & Physiology through inquiry-based, student-centered instruction. I am passionate about building positive classroom culture that supports diverse learners and encourages critical thinking and collaboration.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meddeas Language Assistant

Colegio Edith Stein
Madrid
01.2026 - Current
  • Support English language development for students in Grades 5-12 through conversation-based instruction
  • Lead small-group speaking activities to improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt lessons for diverse learners

Student Teacher

Branford High School
Branford, CT
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Planned and taught Biology and Anatomy & Physiology lessons using inquiry-based instruction
  • Implemented OpenSciEd curriculum to develop student scientific literacy and critical thinking
  • Assumed full classroom responsibilities including grading, lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management
  • Completed four formal observations by university supervisors

Science Education Intern

Branford High School
Branford, CT
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Served as long-term substitute for Health & Physical Education, independently planning and grading coursework
  • Designed lessons aligned with state standards and tracked student progress using Infinite Campus
  • Supported freshman Biology instruction with a focus on scientific literacy skills

NALCAP Language Assistant

IES Neil Armstrong
Madrid, Spain
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supported English fluency for students in 3º ESO through 2º Bachillerato
  • Led speaking, reading activities for Cambridge English assessments
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and adapt instructional materials

Education

M.A.T - Secondary Science (Biology)

Quinnipiac University, School of Education
North Haven, CT
11.2025

B.S. - Psychology and B.S. Exercise and Sports Science

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, College of Arts and Sciences
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2023

Skills

  • Inquiry-based instruction
  • OpenSciEd
  • Google Suite

Certification

Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate- Biology (Grades 4-12)

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Youth Soccer Coach, Guilford, CT  August 2020-December 2020

Server & Bartender, Bufalina, Guilford CT August 2024-November 2025

Timeline

Meddeas Language Assistant

Colegio Edith Stein
01.2026 - Current

Student Teacher

Branford High School
08.2025 - 11.2025

Science Education Intern

Branford High School
08.2024 - 06.2025

NALCAP Language Assistant

IES Neil Armstrong
10.2023 - 06.2024

M.A.T - Secondary Science (Biology)

Quinnipiac University, School of Education

B.S. - Psychology and B.S. Exercise and Sports Science

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, College of Arts and Sciences
Ian Slattery