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Social Studies Instructor (K-12)

Highly Qualified Social Studies Teacher with more than five years of experience teaching both elementary and secondary levels in a wide range of environments, including inclusion classrooms and bilingual programs. Motivated, energetic, and passionate about Social Studies and students. Committed to improving learning experiences for diverse student populations. Serve on various academic and extracurricular committees, active in the teacher’s union, and excited about developing new opportunities for student engagement. Flexible, with an aptitude for high-stress, fast-paced, and diverse environments catering to special needs and exceptional students.

  • Certifications: Illinois Teacher License, Association of Christian Schools International Certification, K-12 Tutoring Certification
  • Endorsements: Social Studies, Special Education, & Exceptional Learners
  • Memberships: National Association of History Teachers, IL Teachers Association, IL Teacher’s Union
  • Awards: Teacher of the Year (Matthews High School – 2012), History Teacher Excellence Award (National Association of History Teachers), Letter of Recognition and Appreciation (IL Teacher’s Union)

Areas of Expertise

  • Differentiation
  • Multiple Modalities
  • Inclusion Classrooms
  • Gifted & Talented Instruction
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  • Scaffolding
  • Student-Centred Instruction
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Teacher as Leader Methodology
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  • Assessment Design
  • Classroom Management
  • Group Facilitation
  • Hybrid Courses

Professional Experience

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER, 2011-Present

Matthews High School

Courses: / American History, World History, Geography, Study Skills, Drama
Committees: / Curriculum Development, Gifted & Talented Program, Special Needs
Sponsorship: / Academic Bee – History, Drama Club, Geography Bee

Achievements:

  • Developed interactive lesson for teaching about literacy through history that involved reading selections from Frederick Douglas, role playing, and creating arts or crafts.
  • Improved student engagement by founding geography bees at two schools. Bees are now major fundraising events for schools, attracting parents, news coverage, and hundreds of dollars in concession spending.
  • Improved standardized test scores by 120% by implementing after school tutoring program and re-aligning curriculum to state standards and aspects of testing.
  • Boosted information literacy by hosting technology orientation for students and parents.

CORE TEACHER, 2009-2011

Tower Middle School (2010-2011) Addison Middle School (2009-2010)

Courses: / American History, Study Skills, Drama, History Elective
Committees: / Special Needs, Drama, Music, & Finance
Sponsorship: / Geography Bee, Gifted & Talented Program, & Glee Club

Achievements:

  • Developed interactive lesson for teaching about literacy through history that involved reading selections from Frederick Douglas, role playing, and creating arts or crafts.
  • Improved student engagement by founding geography bees at two schools. Bees are now major fundraising events for schools, attracting parents, news coverage, and hundreds of dollars in concession spending.
  • Improved standardized test scores by 120% by implementing after school tutoring program and re-aligning curriculum to state standards and aspects of testing.
  • Boosted information literacy by hosting technology orientation for students and parents.
  • Achieved 98% student and parent approval on teacher evaluations, as well as high marks from principals.

Education

Master of Educationin Special Education, Expected 2017

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Bachelor of Sciencein Education, 2009

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Bachelor of Science in Social Studies, 2008

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