Brian Kane
Hartsdale,N.Y.
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Teacher of Social Studies
Harry S. Truman High School
Bronx, New York
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to five sections, each consisting of over 30 students
- Create and implement Social Studies lesson plans
- Develop lessons that require critical thinking to relate the lessons to modern events
- Execute differentiated instruction for students with special needs in a general education classroom
- Evaluate and correct student classwork and homework
- Performed administrative duties including attendance management, record keeping and grade maintenance using Skedula.
- Communicate student progress with parents on a weekly basis
- Created tailored Social Studies curriculum in collaboration with cooperating teacher, addressing the specific learning requirements of a diverse student population.
- Engaged in attendance and contribution to both department and school-wide meetings
- Maintain a positive and supportive environment in the classroom.
Graduate Student Observer
In-Tech Academy (Middle School/High School 368)
Bronx, New York
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Observed a Social Studies teacher implementing engaging U.S
- History lessons to students with various learning needs
- Gained experience in developing Social Studies lesson plans and grading students' work
- Assisted students in small groups in completing document-based questions (DBQs) following lessons.
Education
Master of Arts in Social Studies Education -
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in Middle and High School Education -
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York
06.2017
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science -
Westchester Community College, State University of New York
05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word & PowerPoint
- Skedula
- SMART Board technology
- Padlet
- Teach Hub
Certification
New York State Initial Certificate, Social Studies (Grades 7-12), 05/2019
Awards
Raymond J. Sontag Prize Recipient (Lehman College) 05/2017
Professional Examinations
- EdTPA In Progress
- Educating All Students 01/2019
- CST Social Studies 115 01/2019
- Academic Literacy Skills Test 10/2016
Related Volunteer Experience
SAFE Inspires Inc., Mount Kisco, New York, 06/2014, 08/2014, Assisted employees in providing positive learning experiences to teenagers and young adults with learning disabilities to help them build social skills with their peers, Implemented arts and crafts activities which encouraged students to interact with one another
References
- Dr. Robert T. Valentine, Professor, Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York, (718) 960-8275, Robert.Valentine@lehman.cuny.edu
- Dr. Dina Le Gall, Professor, Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York, (718) 960-7713, Dina.LeGall@lehman.cuny.edu
- Dr. William Wooldridge, Professor, Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York, (718) 960-8287, William.Wooldridge@lehman.cuny.edu
Hobbies and Interests
Reading (avid reader of historic biographies and memoirs), traveling (tours of historical sites such as Fort Sumter, Dachau Concentration Camp, the Colosseum and the pyramids), playing tennis and soccer
Training
- Child Abuse Identification 11/2017
- School Violence Intervention and Prevention 11/2017
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 10/2017
Timeline
Graduate Student Teacher of Social Studies
Harry S. Truman High School
01.2019 - Current
Graduate Student Observer
In-Tech Academy (Middle School/High School 368)
09.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts in Social Studies Education -
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in Middle and High School Education -
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science -
Westchester Community College, State University of New York
New York State Initial Certificate, Social Studies (Grades 7-12), 05/2019
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