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SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Summary

As a teacher, I am dedicated to promoting student learning with diversified instructional and classroom management approaches. Talented lecturer able to facilitate strong discussions, lead immersive activities and manage special projects to promote optimal learning. Specializing in Social Studies teaching.

In addition, I am a hardworking and reliable teacher with a strong ability to create a safe, comfortable learning environment in order for every student to achieve success.

Skills
  • Multicultural education
  • Smart classrooms
  • Instructional technology
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Common core standards
  • Project-based learning
  • Hands-on learning
  • Educational leadership
  • Textbook solution
  • Grading
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Professional development
  • Team building
  • Administrative support
  • MS Office
Experience
08/2006 - Current
Forsyth County Schools － Cumming, GASecondary Social Studies Teacher
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
  • Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
  • Developed class learning plans to meet all district and statement requirements for instruction.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Worked in Special Education small group and co-taught classrooms.
  • Responsible for the understanding, developing, implementing and writing of effective IEPs.
  • Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports disciplinary methods.
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Recognized by administration for providing exceptional test scores.
  • Help develop a school wide Emotional Well Being initiative.
  • Sponsored school clubs, dances and coached volleyball and sideline cheer.
08/2005 - 05/2006
Osborne Middle School － Hoschton, GAMiddle School Social Studies Teacher
  • Worked with average of 30 students per class.
  • Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents in clear and effective manner.
  • Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments.
  • Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
08/2001 - 05/2004
Volusia County Schools － Deltona, FLMiddle School Social Studies Teacher
  • Worked with average of 35 students per class.
  • Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents in clear and effective manner.
  • Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments.
  • Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
  • Created study guides and materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
  • Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
Education and Training
12/2000
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FLBachelor of Science: Secondary Social Science Education
06/1998
Daytona Beach Community CollegeDeLand, FLAssociate of Arts: Social Sciences
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Forsyth County Schools
  • Osborne Middle School
  • Volusia County Schools

School Attended

  • University of Central Florida
  • Daytona Beach Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Secondary Social Studies Teacher
  • Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Secondary Social Science Education
    Associate of Arts : Social Sciences

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