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Blake Peterson

Staunton,IL

Summary

Knowledgeable 7th Grade/8th Grade Social Studies teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Athens and Staunton School
08.2018 - Current
  • Taught 7th-12th graders in a variety of subjects (20th Century History, U.S. History, World Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Early Civilization, and 7th-8th Grade SEL).
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation and comprehension.
  • Provided instruction and encouraged student-led discussions.
  • At Staunton I taught early American History for 7th grade and currently teach American History/Civics for 8th grade.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students.

Basketball Coach

Athens and Staunton
01.2018 - 02.2025
  • Coached Athens 6th grade boys (2018), Athens 6th grade girls (2018), Athens 8th grade girls (2019-2021), Athens Girls Junior Varsity (2020-2021), Athens assistant Girls Varsity (2019-2021) and Staunton Girls Junior Varsity (2021-2022).
  • Provided instruction, installed offenses and defensive schemes, implemented structure on and off the court, maintained accountability, and led multiple parent meetings.

Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Blackburn College
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Emphasized rule changes, provided instruction during drills, devised communication techniques with players, reviewed and broke down film, contributed with scouting reports, and met with recruits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gillespie High School
Gillespie
05.2014

Bachelor - Secondary Education, social sciences

Blackburn College
05.2018

Master of Science - Masters of Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07-2023

Skills

  • CPR and first-aid certified
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Google Documents
  • Slides
  • Sheets
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Student engagement

Timeline

Teacher

Athens and Staunton School
08.2018 - Current

Basketball Coach

Athens and Staunton
01.2018 - 02.2025

Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Blackburn College
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor - Secondary Education, social sciences

Blackburn College

High School Diploma -

Gillespie High School

Master of Science - Masters of Education

Grand Canyon University