Andrew D. Escalante
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated social studies teacher committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and facilitating student success. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and promoting critical thinking skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
EPIC Academy
Chicago, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Created and implemented an inquiry based curriculum for Latin American History, U.S. History, & AP Human Geography that are aligned to the ACT, Common Core, and AP skills / standards
- Created and implemented lessons for a World History and AP World History course while maintaining alignment to SAT and AP skills / standards.
- Helped facilitate the +19 growth in EBRW for 10th graders in the '19 - '20 school year
- Promote a culture of learning by encouraging and acknowledging mistakes and building relationships with students
- Connect with parents through phone conversations to discuss students' needs to ensure they were included in their children's learning process
Soccer Coach
Chicago Public League
Chicago, Illinois
01.2021 - 11.2025
- 2022 Boys Soccer Conference Champions
- Differentiated practices to meet the needs of individuals and the team
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Social Studies Content Lead
EPIC Academy
Chicago, USA
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed the social studies department and ensured the team was following school wide initiatives
- Reviewed the team's curriculum and lesson plans and observed classrooms to ensure rigor was being implemented
- Created and set expectations for best practices of ACT preparation which led an average of +2 points on the ACT reading section
- Led the facilitation of our school wide "Wax Museum" in which students researched and portrayed a historical figure to their peers
10th Grade Level Lead
EPIC Academy
Chicago, USA
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Led grade level meetings to discuss where we have seen success in our classrooms and where we can make improvements
- Ensured the 10th grade team had a set of policies that were followed as a team to promote consistency as a grade level for our students which led to increases in student GPA (2.69 to 3.01)
- Collaborated with other teacher leaders to promote the overall success of the school
Education
Master of Secondary Education -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11-2017
Bachelor of History -
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL05-2014
Skills
- curriculum development
- inquiry-based curriculum
- culturally responsive teaching
- standardized testing techniques
- parent communication
- Spanish language proficiency
Certification
Professional Educator License (PEL), 2017
Secondary Education Social Studies - Grade 9-12
Endorsement in Middle School Social Studies - Grade 6-8
Secondary Education Social Studies - Grade 9-12
Endorsement in Middle School Social Studies - Grade 6-8
Timeline
Social Studies Content Lead
EPIC Academy
09.2023 - 05.2025
Soccer Coach
Chicago Public League
01.2021 - 11.2025
10th Grade Level Lead
EPIC Academy
09.2019 - 05.2021
Social Studies Teacher
EPIC Academy
09.2018 - Current
Master of Secondary Education -
DePaul University
Bachelor of History -
University of Illinois