Hi, I’m
Brian Tuskan
Manville,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Strategy-oriented Volleyball Coach experienced in creating disciplined teams. Proudly promoting a winning career thanks to consistent encouragement, active listening and effective communication skills. Looking for a new position to take a volleyball team to an elite level of competition.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Piscataway High School
Social Studies Teacher
09.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- 63 seasons of high school coaching Boys and Girls Varsity Sports Teams: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA
Master of Arts from History
03.2024
University Overview
Recipient of the James Madison Fellowship for the State of NJ 2022
- 4.0 GPA
- Attended the Summer Institute and completed The Foundations of American Constitutionalism at Georgetown University Summer 2023
Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaEdinboro, PA
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education / Social Studies
05.2001
University Overview
- GPA 3.73
- Extracurricular Activities:
- Member of Order of Omega
- President of Theta Xi Fraternity
- Elected to Vice President for IFC
- National Qualifier for the Speech and Debate Team
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Educational technology
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning Assessments
- Student Engagement
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Online Teaching
- Student-Centered Learning
- Verbal Communication
- Research
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
- Core Curriculum and Standards
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Piscataway High School
09.2001 - Current
Eastern Washington University
Master of Arts from History
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education / Social Studies
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