Secondary Social Studies Teacher with a proven track record in project-based learning, student engagement, and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering critical thinking and meaningful connections between historical and contemporary issues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Burris Laboratory School/Ball State University
Muncie, IN
08.2005 - Current
Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
Improved student comprehension by incorporating a variety of instructional strategies, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Facilitated meaningful connections between historical events and contemporary issues, encouraging students to understand the relevance of social studies education today.
Developed critical thinking skills in students through engaging activities and assignments that challenged their perspectives on historical events through engaging field trips.
Organized community outreach programs by creating Burris's Habitat Club.
Mentored new teachers, pre-service teachers, and student teachers on classroom management techniques and best practices.
Serve as Senior sponsor, planning of two senior trips a year, senior lunch for the last day of school, and assisting during graduation.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Union School
Modoc, IN
08.2004 - 05.2005
Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winchester High School
Winchester, IN
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07-2003
Skills
Collaborative learning
Project-based learning
Feedback implementation
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Burris Laboratory School/Ball State University
08.2005 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Union School
08.2004 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Winchester High School
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
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