GEBHARDT J ZURBURG -
8 Aida Court FL 2 Lodi, NJ 07644 - 201-519-2577
Web address: http://users.bergen.org/gebzur
HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
World Studies / American History / Geography / Anthropology Expertise
Strengths include:
· Five years full-time teaching experience at the high school level.
· Tremendous enthusiasm for teaching social studies; helping students learn about the world around.
· Great ability to work with all students from any academic level and personal background.
· Morally committed to educate students to be ethical and sensitive to human diversity.
· Stimulating students to critically think, inquire and reflect about their world.
· Drive to learn more about social studies and the teaching profession.
· Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and productively with colleagues.
· Excellent scholarship- 4.0 index in education, 3.588 GPA.
CAREER EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
Full-time Secondary Social Studies Teacher ~ September 2004 – present
BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, TETERBORO, NEW JERSEY
Taught CP and Honors World Cultures, CP United States History I, Police Studies and Corrections, American Film in Society & Criminology Elective
Bottom-line results:
· Accomplished teaching with project-based learning, “understanding by design” unit planning, and document-based questions.
· Developed and successfully implemented binder system that organized students’ materials.
· Co-developed and successfully implemented World Cultures, United States History and Law and Justice curricula.
· Co-created and successfully implemented intercampus criminal justice curriculum.
· Four-year class advisor.
· Spearheaded development of global leadership exchange family hub learning communities by developing materials, creating a website and hosting multimedia conferences that brought parents and students together in a cooperative learning environment.
· Created the annual ‘Sounds For Hope’ benefit concert beginning in 2005 raising substantial donations to various charities.
· Qualified home instructor and academic enrichment teacher.
· Co-developed a documentary film about understanding Africa with student intern.
· Successfully implemented technology into pedagogy, lesson planning and grading.
· Engaged in multiple live video teleconferences with students abroad
· Lesson study program supervisor building new connections between teachers.
· Proficient in MS Word, Frontpage, Powerpoint, Excel, Webex, Tandberg system, and Adobe Go Live.
Student Teacher ~ January - May 2002
MONTCLAIR HIGH SCHOOL, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
Taught Honors World History, World History
Bottom-line results:
· Established proactive relationships with colleagues through sharing and reflecting upon ideas. My students produced thoughtful and creative work.
· Received extremely positive reviews from my cooperating teacher Mr. David Casto.
· My university student-teacher advisors gave me wonderful observation reports.
Substitute Teacher ~ June 2002 - February 2003
MONTCLAIR SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
· Long-term sub at Mt. Hebron Middle School and regular sub at Montclair High School.
FAIR LAWN SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY
· Regular sub at Memorial Middle School and Fair Lawn High School.
EDUCATION
BA (cum laude) in Anthropology & Secondary Social Studies Certification, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey
NJ Standard Certificate in Social Studies Education
Current graduate student at The College of New Jersey in Masters of Education Leadership Program
EXTRACURRICULAR
Travel:
· January – April 2000: Studied anthropology and philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
· February – May 2003: Bass player for touring rock band on a forty-two state tour.
· July 2005 – Three week backpacking excursion through China
Music:
· Founder and current member of Echofission LLC
· BMI affiliate and music licensee
· Soundtrack songwriter – films to date: Over The GW.
· Wrote and co-produced several independent albums
· Performing and touring musician
Athletics:
· Fair Lawn Junior Cutters 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach ~ November 2003 – March 2004. Helping young athletes develop athletic skills, character and a strong sense of teamwork.
· Fast Break Basketball Camp Coach ~ Summer 2007-present. Camp co-coordinator. Developed fundamentals and supervised instructional league play in Morristown, Saddle Brook and Elmwood Park, NJ.