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WORLD HISTORY TEACHER, TEAM LEADER
Summary
Enthusiastic and committed teacher with six years of experience in teaching social studies, two of which I served in a leadership role as world history team leader.  Effective communicator and resourceful teacher who has a proven ability to enhance students' performance through critical and creative thinking and development of problem solving skills. Dedicated to fostering student discourse and academic communication through real world applications of social studies content. As a result of my dedication to the intellectual and character growth of students, I am passionate about student participation in extracurricular activities so I am also interested in assisting in programs outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Highlights
  • Social Studies Composite (8-12) in Texas
  • ESL Supplemental
  • Gifted Education Extension
  • Highly Qualified Teacher (NCLB)
  • ​Collaborative leader who fosters teacher growth in creating relevant assessments that require higher-level student discourse and problem-solving, as well as effective classroom management

  • Data driven curriculum expertise
  • Awareness and willingness to incorporate technology in the curriculum to enrich the learning experience for students
  • Creative lesson plans which demonstrate differentiated instruction for various learners including Advanced Placement, honors, in-class support, and ESL
  • Experience with diverse socio-economic and multi-cultural student population and community
Accomplishments
NOVA Teacher of the Year 2016
Cy-Fair Council for the Social Studies
Experience
Cy-Falls High School, Cypress-Fairbanks I. S. D.Houston, TexasWorld History Teacher, Team Leader08/2013 to Current
  • Implemented reflective teaching practices to differentiate curriculum for students in all levels of courses
  • Analyzed student assessment data to shape instruction
  • Restructured and updated the AP European History course to align with College Board redesign
  • Mentored struggling students concerning academics, attendance, and behavior to assist in graduating and achieving post-secondary goals
  • Generated plans for campus improvement through participation in campus-wide improvement committees
  • Promoted a culture of academic success for all learners by purposefully planning and aligning lessons, activities, and assessments to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards
  • Sponsored and facilitated extracurricular student organizations including the Hispanic Organization for Leaders of America and the Ultimate Frisbee Club

New York Public Library, Bronx Library CenterNew York, New YorkAcademic Tutor10/2012 to 06/2013
  • Co-designed and implemented a grant-funded after-school tutoring program at the Bronx Library Center
  • Provided daily tutoring and homework help to students in grades K-12
  • Assisted secondary students with higher education planning and applications
Breakthrough AustinAustin, TexasTeacher, Curriculum Developer06/2010 to 08/2012
  • Developed seventh grade math curriculum catering to state standards for Breakthrough Austin's academically rigorous summer program to alleviate the problem of summer learning loss among economically disadvantaged students
  • Promoted co-teaching and interdisciplinary cooperation as team leader and Assistant Instructional Coach at Breakthrough Austin to help young teachers personalize the curriculum and differentiate instruction
  • Coordinated field trip activities with non-profit organizations, universities, and companies to foster students' extracurricular interests
Education
Master of Arts:Gifted Education GPA 4.02013Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts:History GPA 4.02012University of Texas, Austin, TX
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships Teacher Leadership Conference, June 2015 and June 2016, Houston, TX
  • AP Summer Institute, World History, June 2012, University of Texas, Austin, TX
  • Facing History and Ourselves, October 2012, Teachers College, New York, NY
  • +280 additional hours of professional development
  • Texas Council for the Social Studies, 2013 - Present
  • Cy-Fair Council for the Social Studies, 2013 - Present
Professional References
Becky Denton, Principal  
Cy-Falls High School     281-856-1018
Rebecca.denton@cfisd.net
Erica Welter, Campus Instructional Coach
Cy-Falls High School     281-856-1078
Erica.welter@cfisd.net
Renee Barbe, Director of Instruction
Cy-Falls High School     291-856-1014
Barbara.barbe@cfisd.net
Kellye Sandlin, Social Studies Teacher
Cy-Falls High School     281-856-9189
Kellye.sandlin@cfisd.net
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cy-Falls High School, Cypress-Fairbanks I. S. D.
  • New York Public Library, Bronx Library Center
  • Breakthrough Austin

School Attended

  • Teachers College, Columbia University
  • University of Texas

Job Titles Held:

  • World History Teacher, Team Leader
  • Academic Tutor
  • Teacher, Curriculum Developer

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Gifted Education GPA 4.0 2013
    Bachelor of Arts : History GPA 4.0 2012

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