Austin Bende'
Decatur,GA
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
Stone Mountain High School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett County, GA
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Concentration - Social Studies Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History, M. Urban Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning
- Student rapport
- Cultural sensitivity
Accomplishments
- Served as Content-Lead for a newly introduced CTAE course at Stone Mountain High School
- Selected by students as Teacher of the Day during Stone Mountain High School's Teacher Appreciation Week
Certification
- Certified Teacher in the State of Georgia
- Certified to teach U.S. & World History
Awards
- Certificate of Recognition - Office of Parent Liaison, Stone Mountain High School
- MAP Mountain Mover - Over 50% of Students Saw Reading Growth, Stone Mountain High School
- GACE U.S. & World History Scores Passed at Professional Level
Timeline
Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
03.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching, Concentration - Social Studies Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - History, M. Urban Education
Georgia State University