Andrew Konkov
B.Sc, M.Ed

Accomplished Science teacher with exceptional classroom management skills in a multicultural environment. Have proven success in developing creative lesson plans and engaging students in the material.

Education and Professional Development

Master of Education and Physics,

Bachelor of Physics
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv,

Ukraine, 2004-2009

British Columbia teaching certificate

Ministry of Education and Childcare of BC, 2023

Advanced Chinese Language Program,

Shenzhen Polytechnic,

China, 2014 -2017

Certificate of Completion
AS & A-level Physics extension and marking,

Cambridge Assessment Int. Education, 2021

Certificate of accreditation

Mental health first aid,

MHFA Australia, 2021

Certificate of Completion

Classroom practice,
Karen Ardley Associates, 2021-2022

Professional Experience

Brockton School (website),

Sept 2023 - present

Vancouver, Canada

PHYSICS TEACHER (Grades 11-12)

Teaching all levels of high school Physics (IB Diploma Program and British Columbia curriculum)

Shenzhen College of International Education (website),

Aug 2020 - August 2023

Shenzhen, China

PHYSICS/SCIENCE TEACHER, FORM TUTOR (Grades 9-11)

Taught all sections of IGCSE and A-level Physics classes, including labs resulting in a 100% pass rate on the final exam.

Developed an online version of the Physics course for distance learning during COVID-19.

Created and implemented lesson plans that included the use of technology, such as PhET demonstrations, Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Vernier lab tools, and software.

Developed a project-based curriculum and led weekly science enrichment class for 60 students, increasing retention rates by 30%

Won an outstanding coach award for leading 35 students in preparation for British Physics Olympiad, resulting in 1 gold and 2 silver awards.

Ai-Pu Education Center

Apr 2017 - Aug 2020

Shenzhen, China

SCIENCE/MATH TEACHER

Designed Physics extra curricula program for high school students.
Implemented inquiry-based lesson plans and instruction by encouraging student collaboration and critical thinking skills
Tutored students one-on-one and in small groups to help them improve their understanding of physics concepts and math problem-solving skills

CRU

Aug 2009 - Sept 2014

Dnipro, Ukraine

CAMPUS COUNSELOR

Coordinated over 70 workshops and other educational programs for university students on topics such as leadership skills, Christianity, personal development, time management etc.
Provided pastoral counseling for around 50 college students.

Areas of Expertise

• Curriculum development

• Project-based learning
• Extracurricular activities

• Education technology

• Differentiated instruction

• Enrichment course
• Student counseling

Technical Skills

• Microsoft 360, Teams, Google classroom
• Moodle and Canvas learning platforms
• PhET Interactive Simulations
• Vernier probeware and software

Languages

• English (fluent, C1 level, IELTS 7.5)