Anfernee Hodges

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at high school social studies instruction, specializing in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and critical thinking through innovative lesson plans and assessments. Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes civic awareness and academic excellence.

• South Carolina Teaching License, 2020
• Gifted/Talented Endorsement, 2021
• Read to Succeed Certified, 2020
• AVID Training, 2021, 2022
• Premier 100, 2020-2024
• National Association for the Social Studies, 2020-Present

• Curriculum Writer, South Carolina Council for African American Studies, USC Beaufort Institute, 2023, 2024, Worked collaboratively with social studies teachers across the state to create lesson plans based on the Reconstruction era., Created inquiry-based lessons based on primary and secondary sources.
• Extended Day Tutor, Richland 2, 2022-2024, Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring for high school students in United States History., Implement IEP/504 accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of diverse learners., Develop individual learning plans to execute plans of action to improve student mastery.
• Curriculum Developer, Summer Opportunity for Academic Readiness (SOAR), Richland District Two, 06/01/21 - 07/31/22, Developed a United States History curriculum that helped make up for lost instructional time due to the COVID-19 pandemic., Previewed the upcoming content in United States History so that students have a strong foundation.
• Curriculum Writer, Richland District Two, 05/01/21, Developed a district curriculum guide for United States History by curating tasks, activities, and assessment items that address the intent of state and district standards., Collaborated with other social studies teachers in the district to produce a single document that highlights common practices for all United States History teachers within the district.
• Tutor, Blazer Academy, Ridge View High School, 08/01/22 - Present, Assisted students with assignments, organization, and provided enrichment opportunities for students of various abilities., Reinforced key social studies skills such as inquiry-based learning to help students improve mastery in various social studies classes.
• Curriculum Writer, South Carolina Department of Education, 02/01/22 - 06/30/22, Developed a state curriculum guide for United States History by curating tasks, activities, and assessment items that address the intent of state standards., Collaborated with other social studies teachers in the state to produce a single document that highlights common practices for all United States History teachers within the state., Created assessments and activities that promote inquiry-based learning that included various PowerPoint presentations with formative and summative assessments.

• Debate Club Sponsor, Ridge View High School, 2021-2024
• Leadership Team Member, Ridge View High School, 2020-2022
• Junior Marshall Sponsor, Ridge View High School, 2022-2024
• Mock Trial Participant, Ridge View High School, 2022
• Beta Club Sponsor, Ridge View High School, 2023-2024
• Black Student Union Sponsor, T.L Hanna High School, 2024-Present
• Multimedia Club Sponsor, T.L Hanna High School, 2024-Present