Brent Ritchey
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Caring social studies teacher, well-versed in mentoring colleagues and tutoring students to promote academic success. Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. Detail-oriented and insightful with several years' expertise in secondary education. Extensive knowledge of teaching material using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School History/Social Studies Teacher
Briscoe Middle School NISD
San Antonio, Texas
08.2016 - Current
- Attended faculty meetings regularly and shared ideas with colleagues on improving instructional methods used in Social Studies classes.
- Adapted instruction based on the needs of individual learners within the classroom setting.
- Delivered professional development sessions on best practices for teaching social studies courses at the middle school level.
- Provided guidance and support to eighth-grade students in understanding the content of their Social Studies classes.
- Fostered an environment that was conducive to learning by promoting mutual respect between colleagues and students.
- Incorporated technology into classroom lessons when appropriate to reinforce concepts taught in Social Studies courses.
- Mentored new teachers in the department on best practices in teaching social studies courses.
- Yearbook Advisor from 2023 to present.
- Esports Coach from 2022 to present.
- Intramurals Coordinator from 2018 to present.
Middle School History/Social Studies Teacher
Rayburn Middle School, NISD
San Antonio, Texas
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Facilitated small group work sessions where students could collaborate on assignments and ask questions of one another.
- Developed lesson plans to teach students about world cultures, religions, and political systems.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects that integrated social studies into other subject areas.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas in San Antonio
San Antonio12-2013
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Mentoring techniques
- Differentiated instruction
Military History
Specialist (E4) in the US Army.
- 13 Aug 1999 to 15 July 2003
- Ammunition Specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School History/Social Studies Teacher
Briscoe Middle School NISD
08.2016 - Current
Middle School History/Social Studies Teacher
Rayburn Middle School, NISD
02.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas in San Antonio
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