Alicia Harris
Social Science Educator
Sherman Oaks,California
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Science Teacher
Crescenta Valley High School, GlendaleUSD
La Crescenta, United States
08.2006 - Current
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- 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.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Taught AP Government, Government, Economics, and United States History.
Social Science Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School, GlendaleUSD
Glendale, CA
08.2000 - 06.2006
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Taught United States History and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination).
Social Science Teacher
Wilson Middle School, GlendaleUSD
Glendale, CA
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Taught United States History.
Education
Master of Arts - American Studies
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 08.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And American History
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 09.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
California Teachers Association
Certification
CA Single Subject Social Science Teaching Credential
Timeline
Social Science Teacher
Crescenta Valley High School, GlendaleUSD
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - American Studies
Pepperdine University
08.2004 - 06.2006
CA Single Subject Social Science Teaching Credential
06-2002
Social Science Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School, GlendaleUSD
08.2000 - 06.2006
Social Science Teacher
Wilson Middle School, GlendaleUSD
08.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And American History
University of California-Santa Cruz
09.1994 - 06.1998