Allison Turner
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Professional educator equipped with significant experience in developing engaging and comprehensive social studies curricula for middle and high school students. Proven ability to foster a collaborative classroom environment that adapts to changing educational needs and drives student achievement. Strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and integrating technology to enhance learning experiences. Dependable team player focused on delivering measurable educational outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Frontier School of Innovation-Middle, Kansas City, MO
07.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with state standards to enhance student understanding of historical concepts.
- Facilitated interactive discussions that encouraged critical thinking and active participation among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating social studies with other subjects.
- Utilized technology tools, such as Google Classroom, to streamline communication and enhance learning experiences.
High School History Teacher
Crossroad Preparatory Academy, Kansas City, MO
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated dual credit history courses to deepen student understanding and support successful transition to college-level academics.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans to successfully cultivate student relationships, achieving an 85% decrease in classroom disruptions.
- Implemented strategies that boosted student involvement in discussions by 25%, contributing to improved critical thinking and higher academic achievement.
- Implemented strategies to create an inclusive learning environment, receiving accolades for enhancing student experiences.
High School Social Studies Teacher & Golf Coach
St. Pius X Highschool, Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted comprehensive curriculum development and refinement for five disciplines, fostering increased student participation and diverse content delivery.
- Created and introduced educational enhancements featuring a variety of historical perspectives to enrich student understanding of diversity.
- Developed and implemented engaging history lessons that highlighted various perspectives to cultivate an inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Orchestrated the creation of a girls' golf program with MSHASA, resulting in increased participation and multiple state championship victories.
- Analyzed performance metrics and developed specialized training programs to boost player proficiency and decrease average scoring.
Education
Literacy MSED -
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri05.2023
History BSED - undefined
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri05.2021
Skills
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Historical analysis
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Geographic literacy
- Multicultural education
- Social-emotional learning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Technology implementation
- Curriculum development
Certification
9-12 Social Studies Certification
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Frontier School of Innovation-Middle, Kansas City, MO
07.2024 - Current
High School History Teacher
Crossroad Preparatory Academy, Kansas City, MO
07.2023 - 05.2024
High School Social Studies Teacher & Golf Coach
St. Pius X Highschool, Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - 05.2023
History BSED - undefined
Missouri State University
Literacy MSED -
Missouri State University
AWARDS
Teacher of the Quarter- March 2024, Deans List- Entire MSED Program
Leadership
- 6th Grade Team Lead 2025-2026 School Year
- Social Studies PLC Lead 2025-2026 School Year
- Literacy Night Table Lead- February 2026
- Multicultural Festival Participant- October 2025