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Tyler Thornton

Towson,MD

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Sylvan Learning Centre, adept at adaptive learning and cross-cultural communication. Successfully fostered a culture of individual potential, enhancing student engagement through tailored instruction. Expertise in SAT math instruction and mentoring has consistently led to improved student outcomes. Results-oriented Lead Instructor focused on helping Math students excel. Provides educational resources to meet all skill levels.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Instructor

Sylvan Learning Centre
01.2025 - Current
  • Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Teacher’s Assistant

Randallstown High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Planned and lead lessons for consecutive class periods of 30 students
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Lead groups of 5 through Chemistry lab experiments
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Student Researcher

St. Mary's College of Maryland
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
  • Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
  • Designed code to interact with an Acoustic Projector and collect data
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Collaborated with 5 academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as Coding to manipulate machinery and Ultrasound Phantom Design.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's County, MD
05-2023

Master of Arts - Teaching

Towson University
Towson

Skills

  • Content delivery
  • Facilities management
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Mentoring
  • SAT math instruction
  • Adaptive learning
  • Online instruction
  • Student and parent relations
  • Subject matter expertise

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Phantom Design and Ultrasound Research
  • Presented research on Ultrasound Phantoms at St. Mary's Project Presentations
  • Designed Code for instructing acoustic projector that guides future researchers

Timeline

Lead Instructor

Sylvan Learning Centre
01.2025 - Current

Teacher’s Assistant

Randallstown High School
08.2023 - 12.2023

Student Researcher

St. Mary's College of Maryland
08.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physics

St. Mary's College of Maryland

Master of Arts - Teaching

Towson University
Tyler Thornton