Alecia Durner
High School History Teacher
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Highly qualified History Teacher with over 15 years teaching multiple history subjects to high school students in urban educational settings. AP Certified to teach United States history and Human Geography. Special talent engaging students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures. Experienced in teaching in both physical and virtual classroom settings. Experience coaching multiple High School sports including cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer, and lacrosse. Sponsored debate team that earned local and state recognition in academic competitions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
History Teacher
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Columbia, SC
08.2015 - Current
Subjects taught: United States History, AP United States History, World History
- Member of School Improvement Team 2020-2021
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Served on academic and administrative committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
- Participated in departmental curriculum development, program administration and committee management.
- Worked with associates and department leaders to coordinate best instruction practices.
History Teacher
Briar Woods High School
Ashburn, VA
08.2009 - 02.2015
Subjects taught: World History, AP United States History, AP Human Geography
Sports Coached: Varsity Cheer Assistant Coach (2013), Freshman Cheer Head Coach (2012), Gymnastics Assistant Coach (2011-2012), Girls Lacrosse Varsity Assistant Coach (2009-2011), Girls Lacrosse JV Head Coach (2012)
History Teacher
Bluffton High School
Bluffton, SC
08.2006 - 07.2009
Subjects taught: World Geography, AP Human Geography
Sports coached: Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach (2006-2007), Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach 2008, Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach 2009
Education
Master of Arts - History Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Professional ethics
Classroom management
Departmental coordination
Classroom presentation management
Lesson development and implementation
Excellent Communication
Certification
United States History AP Teacher Certification
Timeline
South Carolina Teacher Certification Renewed
02-2021
History Teacher
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
08.2015 - Current
History Teacher
Briar Woods High School
08.2009 - 02.2015
United States History AP Teacher Certification
07-2009
Human Geography AP Teacher Certification
07-2008
History Teacher
Bluffton High School
08.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - History Education
University of South Carolina
05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
08.2001 - 05.2005