Brendan DOLAN
Clarence Center,NY
Summary
Hardworking team player with a proven ability to create a safe and inclusive environment in which all students can be successful. Passionate educator ready to assume full responsibility for a Social Studies classroom.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
St Mary’s Swormville
08.2023 - Current
- Taught social studies to grades 6, 7, and 8.
- Created lesson plans based on NYS standards.
- Utilized Google Classroom to assign and grade classwork and homework assignments.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Promoted positive learning environment.
- Helped plan the school trip to Washington, D.C.
- Helped co-run and co-coordinate an intramurals league with another teacher.
Social Studies Summer School Teacher
Cleveland Hill Middle School
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated engaging and interactive lessons for fifth graders transitioning to sixth grade and sixth graders transitioning to seventh grade, focusing on key academic subjects and essential classroom skills.
Teaching Assistant
Veronica E. Connor Middle School
09.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons with co-teacher in Grades 6 and 7 Social Studies following NYS curriculum.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to students with IEPs to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Created and implemented standardized tests and common formative assessments.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Student Teacher
Williamsville South High School
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Created lesson plans based on NYS standards.
- Taught classes through Google Meet.
- Utilized Google Classroom to assign and grade classwork and homework assignments.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Promoted positive learning environment.
Student Teacher- Grade 7 Social Studies
Transit Middle School
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Taught classes through Google Meet.
- Utilized Google Classroom to assign and grade classwork and homework assignments.
Student Participant
Gaskill Prep And Niagara Falls High School
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Observed classroom lessons
- Supported teacher with classroom tasks as requested.
Cashier
Dash's Market
05.2015 - 12.2021
Education
Master of Science - Adolescence Social Studies Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Small Group Instruction
- Working with students with Individualized Educational Plans
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Certification
NYS Social Studies (Grades 5-9), Initial Certificate
NYS Social Studies (Grades 7-12), Initial Certificate
Awards
2016 Volunteer of the Year
Leading Age WNY Program
Bristol Village Assisted Living
Clarence, NY
September 2014-August 2017
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
St Mary’s Swormville
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies Summer School Teacher
Cleveland Hill Middle School
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant
Veronica E. Connor Middle School
09.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Williamsville South High School
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher- Grade 7 Social Studies
Transit Middle School
01.2021 - 03.2021
Student Participant
Gaskill Prep And Niagara Falls High School
09.2018 - 05.2019
Cashier
Dash's Market
05.2015 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Adolescence Social Studies Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
Niagara University
NYS Social Studies (Grades 5-9), Initial Certificate
NYS Social Studies (Grades 7-12), Initial Certificate
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