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HISTORY INSTRUCTOR
Professional Summary

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.

Work History
History Instructor, 01/2015 - CurrentHighland Community College, Freeport, Illinois
  • Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information.
  • Participated in departmental curriculum development, program administration, committee management
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Introduced students to history lesson information by capturing attention with targeted questions on materials being presented and engaging multimedia presentations.
Substitute Teacher, K-12, 01/2007 - 03/2019Freeport School District, Freeport, Illinois
  • Provided educational services to K-12 students during regular teacher's absence.
  • Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Applied positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students daily
  • Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
Adjunct Instructor of Humanities and History, 06/2007 - 09/2015Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL
  • Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities.
  • Kept abreast of developments in African American field by reading current literature and attending professional conferences.
  • Maintained thorough records of student attendance and grades.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in designing history curriculum for departmental courses.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in designing history and humanities curriculum for departmental courses
Adult Education Instructor, 08/2007 - 04/2008Highland Community College, Freeport, PA
  • Taught adult learners preparing to take their General Education Degree Exam. Introduced concepts to enable students to achieve in reading and math. Discussed various readings similar GED reading exams. Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities. Developed strategies to enable students to address academic deficiencies. Measurable student testing score improvement within two month time period.
Education
PhD., African American History , Expected in 05/2021
Northern Illinois University: - Dekalb, IL
  • In Attendance
Master of Arts, History, 08/2006
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL

GPA: 3.9

  • Thesis: The African American Press and its Coverage of African Independence Movements
  • Graduated cum laude
  • Member of Phi theta kappa
  • Graduated with 3.80 GPA
  • Dissertation Topic: The history of Provident Hospital and the history of African American healthcare in Chicago, IL.
Bachelor of Arts, History, 08/2004
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL

GPA: 3.5, Cum Laude

Accomplishments
  • 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
Skills
  • Academic
  • Conferences
  • Critical thinking
  • Office
  • Progress
  • Reading
  • Research
  • African American History expert
  • Geography proficiency
  • Technology Integration
  • Group Instruction
  • Individualized Student Assistance
  • Testing And Evaluation
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Classroom Presentations
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Highland Community College
  • Freeport School District
  • Sauk Valley Community College

School Attended

  • Northern Illinois University:
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Southern Illinois University

Job Titles Held:

  • History Instructor
  • Substitute Teacher, K-12
  • Adjunct Instructor of Humanities and History
  • Adult Education Instructor

Degrees

  • PhD. , African American History Expected in 05/2021
    Master of Arts , History 08/2006
    Bachelor of Arts , History 08/2004

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