Amy Bowersox
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in various fields of the Social Studies. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
State College Area School District
09.1997 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills for students through engaging debates and inquiry-based activities.
Learning Enrichment Teacher/Psychology Teacher
Midd-West School District
08.1994 - 06.1997
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
- Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Masters of Education - Social Studies Education
Penn State University
University Park, PA12.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA12.1985
High School Diploma -
Penns Valley High School
Spring Mills, PA06.1981
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Educational technology
Classroom Management
Technology Implementation
Lesson Planning
Group Instruction
Collaborative learning
IEP understanding
Project-based learning
Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
State College Area School District
09.1997 - 06.2019
Learning Enrichment Teacher/Psychology Teacher
Midd-West School District
08.1994 - 06.1997
Masters of Education - Social Studies Education
Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Penns Valley High School
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