Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Brad Fitch
Summary
With 15 years of teaching experience in secondary education, both overseas and across the country, I am now seeking a position as a social studies teacher at the secondary level in the Hershey area. I have a strong background in delivering engaging lessons that foster critical thinking, promote a deep understanding and appreciation for the subject of history.
My communication skills are excellent, and I have the ability to connect with diverse student populations. My goal is to create a stimulating learning environment that encourages active participation and academic growth. I am passionate about social studies and committed to student success, aiming to make a positive impact in the lives of my students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Mountain Christian School
07.2014 - 11.2024
- Incorporated innovative student engagement techniques to enhance participation and motivate learners in 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
- Designed and developed engaging lessons using historical narrative storytelling and technology like PowerPoint.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Facilitated open lines of communication with parents to foster strong partnerships and support student success.
- Helped to plan, organize, and lead 5 different week long class field trips from Arizona to Washington DC over a 10 year period.
- Taught students how to use computers effectively and trained them to use Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Erie First Christian Academy
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Employed diverse educational strategies to evaluate student progress and inform instructional practices.
- Collaborated with other teachers on the on various cross-curriculum projects and assignments.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Volunteered to tutor 2 ESL high school students twice a week after school.
Substitute Teacher
Erie School District / Millcreek School District / Harborcreek School District
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Substituted at several schools in the county gaining experience from several diverse environments.
- Grew in flexibility by carrying out various lesson plans for different content areas and subjects.
- Learned ways to quickly build rapport with new students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
ESL Teacher
Daeyoung English Institute
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Taught English as a Second Language for South Korean students (6th-12th grade) for 12 months.
- Worked on teaching ELL students the basic phonics and grammar of English.
- Learned to work with and understand the uniqueness of international students.
- Used a variety of methods such as cooperative, scaffolding, inclusion, DI and KWL.
- Acquired the determination to be a good teacher and desire for my students to succeed.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching in Secondary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, International Studies
Penn State University - Behrend
Erie, PA12.2008
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Instructional technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Social studies teaching
- Technology implementation
- Activity planning
Software
Google Slides and Docs
Photoshop
Video Editing
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Mountain Christian School
07.2014 - 11.2024
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Erie First Christian Academy
07.2012 - 06.2013
Substitute Teacher
Erie School District / Millcreek School District / Harborcreek School District
11.2011 - 06.2012
ESL Teacher
Daeyoung English Institute
05.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Teaching in Secondary Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, International Studies
Penn State University - Behrend
Activities
- Degree in Electronics: Enjoy building computers and learning new software.
- Have traveled abroad to South Korea, China, Singapore, Japan, Dominican Republic and Canada
- Hobbies include writing fictional stories, woodworking, and adding content to my YouTube channel.
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