Summary
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Work History
Education
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Caleb Gray

Boothbay Harbor,ME

Summary

Dynamic, personable, and creative social studies teacher, adept at inspiring student engagement and participation. Experienced coach. Passionate about nature and experiential education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Westbrook Public Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025

Under the guidance of a mentor teacher, taught middle school social studies in the fall and high school social studies in the spring. Designed and executed lesson plans, adjusted instructional approaches as needed for individual success, graded assignments, and participated in ongoing professional development activities.

Sailing Instructor

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
06.2014 - 08.2024

Taught children ages 8-17 how to sail Optimists, 420s, Turnabouts and J-22s during the summers. Exposed them to all aspects of sailing and racing, including basic weather patterns, proper stewardship, boat safety, rules of the water, and the physics of sailing.

Zoo Educator

Santa Barbara Zoo
02.2024 - 05.2024

Interacted with zoo guests to inspire a love of wildlife and conservation. Taught visitors about giraffes and how to feed them.

Political Canvasser

TBD
11.2023 - 01.2024

Identified key issues important to voters and increased voter engagement by effectively communicating campaign messages door-to-door.

Cellerman

Boothbay Brewery
09.2022 - 05.2023

Assisted the master brewer with a variety of tasks essential to the production of craft beer. Responsible for transfer and handling, packaging, sanitation, quality control, and inventory management.

Education

Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP)

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Anthropology

University of Maine
Orono, ME
12-2022

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Leadership qualities
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction

Background

Raised in Africa and Asia, and educated at international schools in Thailand and Malaysia, as well as a progressive boarding school in Vermont, I am uniquely positioned to engage with students from around the world, celebrating differences while creating a sense of belonging in the classroom. Having struggled with ADHD as a student, I am able to connect with and support students with diverse learning styles and needs.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Westbrook Public Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025

Zoo Educator

Santa Barbara Zoo
02.2024 - 05.2024

Political Canvasser

TBD
11.2023 - 01.2024

Cellerman

Boothbay Brewery
09.2022 - 05.2023

Sailing Instructor

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
06.2014 - 08.2024

Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP)

University of Southern Maine

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Anthropology

University of Maine
Caleb Gray