Alexandra Struck
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in Social Sciences Curriculum. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to over 200 plus students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
West Mecklenburg High School
08.2021 - Current
- Established positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Developed positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History/Social Studies Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Progress Monitoring
- Faculty Collaboration
Additional Information
- Cambridge International Education© trained in Psychology
- Cambridge International Education© instructor in Sociology
- College Board AP® trained in Human Geography
- Successfully completed PRAXIS II® in Social Studies: Content Knowledge
- Trained in administration of North Carolina EOC, national PSAT™, and national ACT® exams
- Passion for the Social Sciences
- Well-versed in the AVID WICOR practices and curriculum
Timeline
High School Teacher
West Mecklenburg High School
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - History/Social Studies Education
Appalachian State University
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