Robert Stocking

IB certified with experience teaching IGCSE curriculum. Dedicated STEM teacher with a strong background in curriculum development. Committed to designing and implementing engaging lessons in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for all ages using real-world applications and community resources.

IB & IGCSE Physics / KS3 Science Teacher at International School of Navarra (2025-08 – Present)

• Teach Secondary students in scientific disciplines from chemistry to cosmology.
• Develop and execute relevant, achievable experiments to demonstrate concepts in action.
• Prepare students for IB Physics exams at Standard and High Level.
• Monitor and evaluate composition of IA and EE curricula.
• Collaborate with international faculty peers to integrate cross-disciplinary curricula and bridge cultural boundaries.
• Guide and promote academic and personal achievement through parent outreach and documentation of behavior.

Maths Teacher at Riverside High School (2024-07 – 2025-06)

• Teach diverse math topics such as geometry, statistics, and data analysis in a multicultural classroom.
• Research and implement multimodal teaching tools and techniques to engage students and encourage technological literacy.
• Integrate lessons with online learning and development tools to continue learning at home.
• Develop and plan lessons with peer-led teacher groups to achieve North Carolina content norms.
• Attend professional development classes to expand skill set and work with other district teachers.
• Collaborate with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure individual success.

STEM & Music Teacher / Student Records Admin at The New School (2022-07 – 2024-06)

• Collaborated with students and staff to develop high school curricula for the following classes: Physics (9th grade), Chemistry (10th grade), Math 1 (9th grade), Music Theory (9th-12th grade)
• Documented syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and curricular materials according to state standards.
• Made use of community partners, speakers, mentors, trips, projects and workshops to bring curricula to life through real-world experiences.
• Used detailed analysis of student performance and task-based approaches to inform best practices.
• Attended scheduled faculty meetings to facilitate collaboration and professional development.
• Participated in planning and attending all Student Exhibitions, Curriculum Nights, and Parent Events.

STEM Teacher at McGinnis Woods Country Day School (2021-07 – 2022-07)

• Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in STEM topics.
• Provided individualized instruction for struggling students using differentiated learning approaches.
• Mentored and advised students on their individual projects in engineering, robotics, computer programming, and other STEM disciplines.

1-On-1 and Ensemble Music Instructor at School of Rock (2016-11 – 2022-06)

• Researched and self-learned instruction material to prepare lessons for themed performances.
• Created individualized curricula based on student skill sets and performance goals.
• Maintained up-to-date records of student progress and attendance to evaluate performance levels.
• Led group rehearsals with the objective of showcasing music to the public.

Private Math and Physics Tutor at Wyzant, Inc. (2016-08 – 2022-07)

• Tutored students aged 10-20 yrs in topics such as Thermodynamics, Algebra, Calculus, Electricity & Magnetism, and Statistics.
• Encouraged students to ask questions and foster an open dialogue about challenging concepts.
• Established positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics – Georgia Institute of Technology (2011-05 – 2015-05)