Digital Resume
A snapshot of my education, experience, and professional background.
Contact
Chandler Scott Wiegand II
Contact available upon request.
Education
M.Ed. in English Learner / Multilingual Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University — Durant, Oklahoma · 2026
Bachelor of Science, Plant Science
University of Delaware — Newark, Delaware · December 2015
Experience
Teacher — Environmental Science and Sustainable Living
Weston High School — Weston, CT
- Develop and teach curriculum for Environmental Science and Sustainable Living courses.
- Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences for high school students.
- Collaborate with faculty on interdisciplinary science and sustainability initiatives.
Middle School Science Teacher
Fairfield Public Schools — Fairfield, CT · 2021 – 2025
- Taught middle school science to students in grades 6–8.
- Designed and delivered inquiry-based, NGSS-aligned science instruction.
Owner — Bicycle Service and Repair
Easton Cycle Works LLC — Easton, CT
- Provide professional bicycle service and repair to customers within the local community.
Teaching Assistant — Physical Education and Science
The Unquowa School — Fairfield, CT
- Assisted with 5–8 grade physical education.
- Assisted with 7–8 grade general sciences.
- Ran Project FeederWatch with 3rd grade students.
Laboratory Manager / Laboratory Assistant — CO₂ Extraction
Green Thumb Industries (Advanced Grow Labs) — West Haven, CT · January 2018 – August 2020
- Responsible for production of various medical and pharmaceutical products.
- Experience with IES, Waters, and APEKS CO₂ systems.
- Experience with water-soluble nanoemulsion formulation and production.
- Experience with QWET concentrate production of shatter, crumble, and sugar.
- Experience with capsule, tablet, oral solution, topical, and vape production.
- Responsible for a majority of equipment repairs on lab machinery.
Shorebird Monitor / Volunteer — Seasonal
The Connecticut Audubon Society — Fairfield, CT · 2018 – Present
- Collected data on shorebird nesting and reproduction at CT Audubon Coastal Center in Milford, CT.
- Educated visitors and families about nesting shorebirds in Connecticut.
- Assisted with nature walks at CT Audubon sanctuary in Fairfield, CT.
Certified Technician
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) — Milford, CT · October 2016 – March 2018
- Assisted in managing the bicycle and ski repair shop.
- Assisted in training and supervising other technicians and performing repairs on equipment.
- Trained in customer service, bicycle repair, ski repair, and loss prevention.
- Assisted with parts and supplies orders.
- Barnett’s Bicycle Institute certified professional bicycle mechanic.
Seasonal Full Time Park Patrol
Delaware State Parks, White Clay Creek — Newark, DE · May 2014 – February 2016
- Responsible for enforcing state park laws and detecting violations.
- Assisted park visitors when needed.
- Interacted with the general public on a daily basis.
- Helped park maintenance in opening and closing the park.
- Organized and set up the hunting program in the fall.
- Trained in customer service through Delaware State Parks.
- Trained in CPR and first aid.
- Responsible for cash deposits.
Bicycle Mechanic / Service Manager
The Bicycle Place — Silver Spring, MD · 2007 – 2014
- Service manager and head mechanic.
- Assisted customers in purchasing and repairing their bicycles.
- Coordinated repairs with mechanics and parts ordering with store manager.
- Maintained a clean and organized workplace.
- Assisted in leading weekly group rides.
Plant Pathology Intern
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) — Beltsville, MD · September 2008 – May 2009
- Assisted in a multi-year study on turfgrass pathogens.
Professional Learning
Graduate Coursework
- M.Ed., English Learner / Multilingual Education — completed 2026.
- EDUC 5313: Learning Technologies.
Certifications
- Connecticut Educator Certification — Science.
Educational Technology Interests
Future Goals
- Apply strategies from the M.Ed. in English Learner / Multilingual Education to support multilingual learners in the science classroom.
- Develop a model NGSS-aligned Environmental Science unit that integrates technology thoughtfully end-to-end.
- Mentor colleagues on Triple E and meaningful tech adoption.
- Present at a regional science or edtech conference.