I'm a motivated, versatile, and hardworking science teacher with strong expertise in mathematics, physics and chemistry. I enjoy working with young people and encourage them to find joy in learning while strengthening their analytical skills. Additionally, my wide range of hobbies and long history of summer jobs have helped me grow into a resilient, entrepreneurial and curious person with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Maria Heinonen

I'm a motivated, versatile, and hardworking science teacher with strong expertise in mathematics, physics and chemistry. I enjoy working with young people and encourage them to find joy in learning while strengthening their analytical skills. Additionally, my wide range of hobbies and long history of summer jobs have helped me grow into a resilient, entrepreneurial and curious person with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

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I’m a motivated, versatile, and hardworking science teacher with strong expertise in mathematics, physics and chemistry. I enjoy working with young people and encourage them to find joy in learning while strengthening their analytical skills.
Additionally, my wide range of hobbies and long history of summer jobs have helped me grow into a resilient, entrepreneurial and curious person with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

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Language

English
Advanced
Swedish
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Finnish
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara, Rovaniemi
January 1, 2022 - Present
Permanent employment, teaching mathematics, physics and chemistry to grades 7–9; 85% workload; collaborate with another teacher to guide students for peer support and increase school satisfaction; teach mathematics in English for a few students.
Teacher of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara, Rovaniemi
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Temporary employment, grades 7–9; hours 92%; tutored a class of seventh graders; collaborated to support peers and improve satisfaction; taught physics and chemistry in English for a few students.
Substitute Teacher (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara, Rovaniemi
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Substitute teacher, grades 7–9; taught physics and chemistry in English for a few students.
Substitute Teacher (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) at Comprehensive School of Pyhäjärvi
November 30, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Three months substitute teaching in math, physics and chemistry for grades 7–9; about 14 weeks of lessons.
Substitute Teacher (Math, English and Health Education) at Cities of Oulu and Kempele
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025
During the 2019–2020 school year; several days worked as substitute for class teacher; taught math, English and health education in Oulu and Kempele.
Teaching Assistant (Mathematics for Business Students; Matrices and Optimization) at University of Oulu
December 31, 2016 - October 6, 2025
Autumn 2016, autumn 2019 and spring 2018; conducted calculation exercises and checked exams for the courses of Mathematics for business students and Matrices and optimization.
Seasonal Cafe-Counter Employee at Vaskikello
December 31, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Seasonal employment during school holidays; duties from customer service to cooking.
Teacher of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara, Oulu
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Permanent employee teaching mathematics, physics and chemistry; grades 7–9. Collaborates with another teacher to guide students, support peer learning, and improve school satisfaction. Also teaches mathematics in English for a few students.
Seasonal Employee at Vaskikello, Pyhäjärvi
January 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025
Seasonal work during school holidays (years 2007–2009).

Education

Master of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Student of Technology at University of Oulu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Senior High School Graduate at General Upper Secondary School of Pyhäjärvi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Comprehensive School Studies at Comprehensive School of Pyhäjärvi
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2018
Comprehensive School Education at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara, Rovaniemi
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Comprehensive School Education at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara, Rovaniemi
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Master of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Student of Technology at University of Oulu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Senior High School Graduate at General Upper Secondary School of Pyhäjärvi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Master of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Student of Technology at University of Oulu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Senior High School Graduate at General Upper Secondary School of Pyhäjärvi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Comprehensive School - Pyhäjärvi at Comprehensive School of Pyhäjärvi
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Comprehensive School - Oulu & Kempele at Comprehensive School of Oulu & Kempele
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Comprehensive School - Korkalovaara at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Comprehensive School - Korkalovaara at Comprehensive School of Korkalovaara
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Master of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at University of Oulu
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Student of Technology (Environmental Engineering) at University of Oulu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Senior High School Graduate at General upper secondary school of Pyhäjärvi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Master of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at University of Oulu
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Student of Technology at University of Oulu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Senior High School Graduation at General Upper Secondary School, Pyhäjärvi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

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Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Other