Charles Keith Godfrey
Spring
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Humble ISD, recognized as Teacher of the Year 2024-2025. Expert in curriculum development and instructional technology, fostering student engagement and critical thinking. Adept at adapting lessons to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students thrive in a supportive environment. Passionate about continuous improvement and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Humble ISD
Atascosita High School
01.2016 - Current
- Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, Oculus VR Headsets, Google 3D Expeditions and other equipment to enhance student engagement.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Led classroom activities for activity-based and immersive learning.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Economics Teacher
Humble ISD
Atascosita High School
01.2016 - Current
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Created budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Virtual District Economics Teacher
Humble ISD
Humble, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented TEKS-based curriculum to meet the unique requirements of online education
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Created budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Produce engaging recordings of lessons for student reference
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Conroe ISD, Humble ISD
Conroe And Humble ISD TX
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Worked in all aspects of education K-12
- Long-term substitute positions teaching US History (Ross Sterling Middle School) and AP US History (Atascosita High School)
- Frequently worked with SPED elementary children
Para Professional SPED Teacher
Humble ISD
Willow Creek Elementary School, Kingwood, TX
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Alternative Teachers Certification - K-12 Teaching
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX12-2009
Master of Arts - History
Jesus College Cambridge University
Cambridge UK05-1981
Bachelor of Arts - History
Jesus College Cambridge University
Cambridge UK05-1979
Skills
- Quantitative analysis
- Data interpretation
- Strong analytical skills
- In-depth research
- Instructional technology
- Cultural sensitivity
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivational techniques
- Multitasking
- Oral communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Presentation skills
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Curriculum development
- Online teaching
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Independent research
- Teaching experience
- Student counseling
- Self motivation
- Course development
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Instructional design
Accomplishments
- Achieved almost 100% pass rate for all participating students, each year
- Established effective online communication with all students
Languages
French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Interests
- Published author
- Avid reader of non-fiction
- World travel
- Motorcycling
- Art appreciation
Timeline
Virtual District Economics Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2022 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Humble ISD
01.2016 - Current
Economics Teacher
Humble ISD
01.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Conroe ISD, Humble ISD
01.2010 - 12.2015
Para Professional SPED Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2005 - 05.2009
Alternative Teachers Certification - K-12 Teaching
Lone Star College
Master of Arts - History
Jesus College Cambridge University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Jesus College Cambridge University