History Instructor Resume Example

Enthusiastic educator bringing strong background in creating lesson plans, devising multimedia presentations, giving group lectures and hosting exams. Professional and helpful in fielding student questions to clarify information, explain lesson content and suggest points of research for deeper understanding of subject matter. Adaptable instructor offering fifteen years of experience in teaching diverse history lessons to large groups of students by devising lectures and coursework cohesive with different learning styles. Resourceful in contributing to creation, execution and evaluation of curriculum to continually advance program. Collaborative in assisting with textbook selection for history department.

• Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Sauk Valley Community College entitled "Teaching the Adult Student."
• Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students using varieties of techniques such as skits, reenactments, games, debates and group discussions
• Assisted in extracurricular activities such as the Tunnel of Oppression, and Black History month activities
• Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
• Administration - Managed cultural luncheon that resulted in increased knowledge of cultural diversity