Antonio Costa
Melvindale,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit, MI
08.2003 - Current
Facilitate education of middle and high school students in Social Studies, Civics, and American History. Worded with students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Tutored students in the 21st Century after school program.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
University Public School
Detroit, MI
08.2000 - 08.2003
Facilitated the education of 8th grade students in American History and Civics. Worked with student of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Planned and implemented internet lesson plans for the Detroit Institute of Arts.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
Cornerstone Schools
Detroit, MI
08.1996 - 08.2000
Facilitated the education of Math, American History, and World History to middle school students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Sponsored the annual middle school spelling bee.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Security Officer
Globe Scurity/CSS
Romulus, MI
05.1995 - 07.2000
Performed pre-flight security for major airlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Teacher
Holy Redeemer Elementary School
Detroit, MI
08.1988 - 08.1996
Facilitated the education of American History, Physical Education, Math, Science and Religion to students of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Stocker
Jean Nicole
Dearborn, MI
05.1990 - 05.1995
Stocked merchandise.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom and store near shift close.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Education
Master of Science - American And European History
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.1994
Bachelor of Science - History
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.1987
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Test Proctoring
- Lesson Planning
- Student records management
- Fundraising
- Student engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated instruction
- Special Needs Students
- Middle school education
- Inquiry-based learning
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
Peacekeeper (2002)
Graduate School Honors (1991-1992)
Barton Scholarship (1988)
Graduated Cum laude (December 1987)
State of Michigan Certificate of Merit (1987)
Dean's List (1983-1987)
Community Turnkey (Narcotics Anonymous)
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society)
Michigan Council of the Social Studies
National Council of the Social Studies
Timeline
Teacher
Detroit Public Schools
08.2003 - Current
Teacher
University Public School
08.2000 - 08.2003
Teacher
Cornerstone Schools
08.1996 - 08.2000
Security Officer
Globe Scurity/CSS
05.1995 - 07.2000
Stocker
Jean Nicole
05.1990 - 05.1995
Teacher
Holy Redeemer Elementary School
08.1988 - 08.1996
Master of Science - American And European History
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - History
Eastern Michigan University
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