6–12 Science Teacher · STEM Educator

Science learning shaped by inquiry and purpose.

I am Paolo Chavez Calvadores, a dedicated, student-centered educator with experience teaching grades 4–12 and college science classes. I design inquiry-based, phenomena-driven learning that builds critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.

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Julesburg, Colorado U.S. & Philippine teaching experience
Paolo Calvadores smiling in graduation regalia after earning his Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership
University of Colorado Boulder · 2026

Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership

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4.0 GPAGraduate studies
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Commencement SpeakerCU Boulder · 2026
11years in education
4–12school grades taught
8science disciplines
2countries served

About me

A student-centered educator committed to meaningful science.

My career spans college and senior high school teaching in the Philippines and grades 4–12 education in Colorado. Across every setting, I work to make challenging science understandable, engaging, and worth investigating.

At Julesburg School District RE-1, I have taught Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Zoology, Forensics, and Health Sciences as an elective, as well as Mechatronics as a concurrent college course. I integrate technology, project-based learning, and collaboration while aligning instruction with the Next Generation Science Standards.

Beyond the classroom, I coordinate gifted and talented programming, facilitate STEM and engineering camps, support student leadership as Freshman Sponsor, and lead professional learning. My graduate work centers compassion-focused leadership and educator well-being.

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Students do their best thinking when rigor and compassion live in the same room.

Paolo Calvadores speaking on stage at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education commencement

A defining moment

Selected to speak at the CU Boulder School of Education commencement.

May 2, 2026 · Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership

Areas of expertise

Where science, design, and leadership meet.

I bring classroom-tested practice to curriculum, facilitation, and program leadership.

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Inquiry-Based Science

Student-centered instruction built around authentic phenomena, investigation, evidence, and explanation.

  • Phenomena-driven learning
  • NGSS alignment
  • Critical thinking & collaboration
02

STEM & Engineering

Applied learning experiences that invite students to design, test, improve, and solve authentic problems.

  • Engineering summer camps
  • Project-based learning
  • Hands-on investigation
03

Curriculum Development

Purposeful learning sequences that connect standards, student questions, collaboration, and real-world application.

  • Unit & lesson design
  • Engagement strategies
  • Digital learning platforms
04

GT & Science Fair Coordination

Programs and opportunities that help students identify strengths, pursue challenge, and develop ambitious ideas.

  • Gifted programming
  • Student enrichment
  • Investigatory project support
05

Educational Technology & AI

Thoughtful use of educational technology, AI literacy, and digital platforms to strengthen teaching and learning.

  • Technology integration
  • AI literacy
  • Learning management systems
06

Professional Learning & Leadership

Facilitation grounded in collaboration, classroom practice, compassionate leadership, and educator well-being.

  • Professional development
  • inquiryHub facilitation
  • Collaboration & leadership

Professional impact

Experience translated into student opportunity.

InstructionGrades 6–12

Inquiry-Based Science Program

Design and deliver phenomena-driven instruction across eight science disciplines, connecting NGSS practices with technology, project-based learning, and collaboration.

Instructional focusCritical thinking · collaboration · real-world problem solving
LeadershipGifted Education

Gifted & Talented Programming

Coordinate student enrichment opportunities and gifted programming while helping learners pursue strengths, goals, and meaningful challenge.

Program focusTalent development and student agency
STEMGrades 5–10

Engineering Summer Camps

Facilitate hands-on STEM and engineering experiences for Colorado students through collaborative design and problem solving.

Learning modeDesign · test · improve
Teacher LearningColorado

inquiryHub Teacher Facilitation

Serve as an inquiryHub Teacher Facilitator with the University of Colorado Boulder, supporting collaborative professional learning in science education.

Facilitation focusInquiry grounded in classroom practice
Professional LearningNSTA

Four-Day Professional Learning Institute

Led a four-day Professional Learning Institute at the National Science Teaching Association National Conference.

Leadership reachNational science educator community
AssessmentStudent Research

Science Investigation & State Assessment

Supported science investigatory projects that advanced to national-level competitions and was selected as a CMAS Assessment Scorer for Colorado.

Evidence focusScientific inquiry and rigorous assessment

Inside the classroom

A sneak peek at science students can see, test, and build.

My classroom is an active learning space where students investigate phenomena, design solutions, use evidence, and explain what they discover. These moments reflect the cycle I want learners to experience: notice, question, build, test, revise, and share.

InquiryEngineering designCollaborationStudent voice
A student team working together around an engineering design prototype, with faces blurred for privacy
Engineering designPlanning, building, testing, and improving as a team.
Students gathered around a shared hands-on science demonstration, with faces blurred for privacy
Shared investigationComparing observations and making sense of evidence together.
Student-built model structures connected with electrical wiring
Applied electricityConnecting circuitry, design, and function in student-built models.
Students working together with mechatronics and electronics components, with faces blurred for privacy
MechatronicsTurning technical ideas and components into working systems.
Younger students collaborating around cardboard prototypes, with faces blurred for privacy
Prototype thinkingExplaining, testing, and improving early design ideas.
Students using computers during a technology-supported science lesson, with visible faces blurred for privacy
Digital explorationUsing technology to engage with complex science phenomena.
Students presenting their thinking at the front of the classroom, with faces blurred for privacy
Student voiceMaking thinking visible through explanation and presentation.
Paolo Calvadores outdoors demonstrating the result of a solar oven activity
Solar engineeringCelebrating a design that turns sunlight into a practical outcome.

Classroom in motion

Smithsonian Teacher Innovator Institute

This application video documents my classroom instruction and student engagement. I was honored to be selected for the Smithsonian Teacher Innovator Institute, but I ultimately had to decline because the opportunity coincided with my final year in the United States as a J-1 educator.

Watch on YouTube About the institute

Professional journey

Growing from classroom educator to teacher leader.

My experience connects university instruction, senior high school science, rural American education, gifted programming, and professional learning leadership.

Let’s collaborate →
2022—Present
Julesburg, Colorado

6–12 Science Teacher & GT Coordinator

Julesburg School District RE-1

  • Teach Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Zoology, and Forensics.
  • Taught Health Sciences as an elective and Mechatronics as a concurrent college course.
  • Design inquiry-based, phenomena-driven instruction aligned with NGSS standards.
  • Coordinate Gifted and Talented programming and student enrichment opportunities.
  • Facilitate engineering and STEM summer camps for grades 5–10.
  • Serve as Freshman Sponsor and support student leadership initiatives.
2016—2022
Hilongos, Philippines

Senior High School Teacher

Hilongos National Vocational School

  • Taught senior high school science using student-centered instructional strategies.
  • Supported science investigatory projects that advanced to national-level competitions.
  • Earned outstanding ratings in classroom observations and teacher evaluations.
  • Developed engaging lessons focused on critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
2015—2016
Tacloban, Philippines

College Instructor

Eastern Visayas State University

  • Taught Physics II, Metrology, and Biology to engineering and education students.
  • Maintained strong instructional performance and student evaluation ratings.

Education & credentials

Learning that keeps moving forward.

2026
Master of Arts

Teacher Leadership

University of Colorado Boulder

4.0 GPA Outstanding Community Engagement Award School of Education commencement speaker Compassion-centered leadership & educator well-being
2011–2015
Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in Physical Sciences

Leyte Normal University

Licensed Professional Teacher Secondary science education

Instructional strengths

Inquiry-Based Science Instruction Phenomena-Driven Learning STEM & Engineering Education Curriculum Development Project-Based Learning Student Engagement Strategies

Leadership & technology

Collaboration & Leadership Professional Development Facilitation Educational Technology & AI Literacy Digital Learning Platforms Science Fair & GT Coordination Classroom Management

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Recognition & service

Leadership measured by contribution.

These milestones reflect sustained work in science teaching, educator learning, student research, assessment, and community engagement.

Paolo Calvadores delivering remarks from the commencement podium
School of Education commencement · May 2, 2026
2026

CU Boulder Commencement Speaker

Selected to speak at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education commencement on May 2, 2026.

2026

Outstanding Community Engagement Award

Recognized by the University of Colorado Boulder for meaningful leadership and contribution.

NSTA

Four-Day Professional Learning Institute

Led a four-day institute at the NSTA National Conference.

National

Science Investigatory Project Achievement

Supported student research that advanced to national-level competitions.

STEM

Space Foundation Teacher Liaison

Selected to join a professional community advancing space and STEM education.

CU Boulder

inquiryHub Teacher Facilitator

Facilitated teacher learning in Colorado with the University of Colorado Boulder.

Colorado

CMAS Assessment Scorer

Selected to score state assessments for the State of Colorado.

Teaching

Outstanding Evaluation Ratings

Earned outstanding teacher evaluation and classroom observation ratings.

Paolo Calvadores speaking at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education commencement
Sharing a message with the School of Education graduating class.
Paolo Calvadores celebrating his graduation with members of the CU Boulder education community
Celebrating graduate study, mentorship, and professional community.

Featured online

Professional work recognized beyond the classroom.

Official profiles, announcements, and professional references that document my teaching and leadership.

University of Colorado Boulder

Educator profile: compassion, community, and intentionality

CU Boulder’s School of Education explores my journey from the Philippines to rural Colorado and my growth as a teacher leader.

Read the profile Space Foundation

Selected for International Teacher Liaison Flight 26

The official 2026 announcement names me among educators advancing space and STEM learning in classrooms.

View the announcement Space Foundation Discovery Center

International Teacher Liaison directory

The program directory lists my work with Julesburg School District among its 2026 cohort of space and STEM educators.

Explore the directory Colorado Department of Education

Teacher Tuesday educator spotlight

A statewide spotlight celebrating my science teaching, student-centered practice, and contributions to Julesburg.

View the spotlight Julesburg School District RE-1

District staff directory

Official district listing for my role in science education and service as Freshman Class Sponsor at Julesburg Jr./Sr. High School.

Visit the district page

My teaching philosophy

“Learning begins with a phenomenon worth noticing, grows through questions worth pursuing, and becomes powerful when students can use it to explain, design, and contribute.”
01 Begin with curiosity 02 Build through evidence 03 Differentiate with dignity 04 Lead through service

Let’s connect

Interested in building better learning together?

I welcome conversations about science and STEM education, curriculum development, gifted education, professional learning, and teacher leadership.

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Email paolocalvadores@gmail.com CU Boulder email paolo.calvadores@colorado.edu Phone 970-520-8870
Based in Julesburg, Colorado
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