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April Eaton

April Eaton

Middle School History Teacher
North Vernon,IN

Summary

Experienced Middle School History Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 14 years in the classroom.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School History Teacher

St. Ambrose Catholic School
08.2009 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
  • Boosted students critical thinking skills through the use of historical case studies, debates, and simulations.
  • Participated in regular ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, research findings, and innovative teaching methodologies.
  • Adapted lesson plans according to unique learner needs while adhering to state curriculum standards and district guidelines.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.

Farm Hand

Eaton Farms
North Vernon, Indiana
05.1992 - Current

Operated farm equipment such as tractors, trucks and implements with extreme care and precision.

Ability to work long hours independently daily, especially during spring planting and fall harvest seasons.

Carried out daily farm tasks including tending to animals, general landscape upkeep and routine repairs.

Focused on details and completing jobs efficiently and accurately.

Aide to IEP Students

Jennings County Middle School
North Vernon, Indiana
08.2008 - 03.2011

Supported IEP students while in a regular classroom setting.

Provided small group instructions to students outside of the regular classroom.

Kept accurate and current data on student progress.

Worked closely with classroom teachers to develop an education plan specifically for individual students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science in History

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute, IN
05.2016

Skills

  • Student evaluation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Learning assessments
  • Instructional planning
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student needs assessment
  • IEP familiarity
  • Curriculum development
  • Organizational ability
  • Instructional technology

Certification

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Secondary Education - June 2016
  • State of Indiana Professional Teaching License

Personal Interests

Personal hobbies include: spending time with family and friends, traveling, being outdoors and being on our family farm.

Timeline

Middle School History Teacher

St. Ambrose Catholic School
08.2009 - Current

Aide to IEP Students

Jennings County Middle School
08.2008 - 03.2011

Farm Hand

Eaton Farms
05.1992 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science in History

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Secondary Education - June 2016
  • State of Indiana Professional Teaching License
April EatonMiddle School History Teacher