April Ferguson
Burlington,United States
Summary
I am an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about inspiring lifelong learning in students. My approach emphasizes engaging, thought-provoking lessons that cultivate a deep understanding of historical content and fosters critical thinking skills. By emphasizing the importance of civic duty, responsibility, and rights, I encourage my students to develop informed opinions on complex issues related to global politics and economics. Above all, I prioritize building strong relationships with students and families to create a supportive learning environment that maximizes each student's potential.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Alamance-Burlington School System
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-world scenarios in lessons.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods, addressing various learning styles and maximizing student engagement.
- Utilized various assessment tools to measure student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning and classroom management techniques, improving overall school performance.
Social Studies Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Paulding County High School
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students
Education
AIG Certification - Academically/Intellectually Gifted Certification
Elon University
ElonMaster of Arts - Secondary Education Social Sciences
Piedmont
DemorestBachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Sciences
University of West Georgia
CarrolltonSkills
- Curriculum Standards
- Multicultural Education
- Student Engagement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational abilities
- Classroom Management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional technology
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Smith Middle School in 2017.
- Reckford Teaching Prize Nominee 2018
- Zora Rashkis Chair for Excellence in Language Arts or Social Studies Nominee 2016, 2019, 2023
Certification
- MA Secondary Education Social Studies
- AIG Certification
Timeline
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Alamance-Burlington School System
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Paulding County High School
AIG Certification - Academically/Intellectually Gifted Certification
Elon University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Social Sciences
Piedmont
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Sciences
University of West Georgia
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