Cassandra Stilwell
Social Studies Teacher
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with 15 years 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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
08.2010 - Current
- Managed multiple two to four preps every year with varying number of students.
- Taught over 150 students each year in two semester courses or one full year course.
- Have taught all levels of students from standard classes to advanced placement.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Championed importance of social studies education within the school community, advocating for resources and support on behalf of the department.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as community service projects, fostering leadership skills and civic engagement among students.
- Increased student comprehension of complex topics by employing various teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective classroom management and lesson planning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
Oviedo, FL
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Taught over 150 students in 6 different class periods during the day.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 08.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 08.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Leadership Development
undefinedCertification
Social Science 6-12
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education
University of Central Florida
08.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Central Florida
08.2006 - 05.2009
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