Craig Stanley
Tampa
Summary
ECONOMICS/U.S. GOVERNMENT CLASSROOM TEACHER with strong background teaching economic principles and theories, as well as a deep comprehensive understanding of United States government. Developed syllabi, curriculum, course materials, assignments and exams to cover vast subject matter efficiently. Bolstered student learning through engaging class discussions on textbook principles and current economic and government events.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economics / U.S. Government Classroom Teacher
Pasco County Schools / J.W. MITCHELL HS
New Port Richey
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach economic concepts such as supply and demand, fiscal policy, monetary policy, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.
- Provided students with individualized instruction to help them understand complex economic theories.
- Created tests and assignments to assess student understanding of economics principles.
- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback on their progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
- Facilitated group discussions among students regarding various economic topics.
- Utilized technology such as online simulations, videos, graphs, spreadsheets., to enhance instruction.
- Participated in department meetings and committees dedicated to improving curriculum standards.
- Presented course information and facilitated class discussions following syllabi, outlines and textbook.
English Teacher
Pasco County Schools / GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
New Port Richey
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
Reading Teacher
Sunlake Academy/Charter School Associates
Tampa
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and other forms of evaluation.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills
- Developed and implemented less
- Monitored small reading groups comprised of 4 students
- Interpreted assessment data to determine the best intervention methods for students
- Maintained up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and assessments.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques while monitoring student conduct in the classroom.
Reading Teacher
Community Charter School Of Excellence
Tampa
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Teaching reading comprehension strategies to level 1 & 2 students
- Utilizing on-line resources Read180 and Merit online
- Focusing on main reading skills and strategies: main idea, cause & effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution, predicting, context clues (vocabulary), and inferencing
- Game club sponsor and Field Hockey coach.
Classroom Teacher/Intensive Reading, Sophomore English
Hillsborough District Schools/Freedom HS
Tampa
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Utilized various curriculum resources to create effective, engaging lessons to all students.
- Integrated technology to accommodate multiple learning styles.
- Applied various classroom and behavior management strategies daily.
- Encouraged students to work in teams, respect learning.
- Administered state assessments, including FAIR & FCAT.
- Facilitated data chats, diagnosed reading strengths and focus areas.
Classroom teacher/E2 honors, E4 honors
Hillsborough District Schools/Strawberry Crest HS
Tampa
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Promoted language development skills through reading and essay writing.
- Utilized the Springboard text to model effective English lessons to Sophomore and Senior students.
- Guided students through 6 novel studies.
- Moved into 5 classrooms daily - "Floated."
- Volunteered as co-sponsor of The Paint ball Club.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Florida
1988
Skills
- Teaching with technology
- Team player
- Student assessment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Group Instruction
Certification
- English 6-12 and Social Studies 6-12 certifications
- Reading and ESOL endorsements to my certificate
Accomplishments
While at JW Mitchell HS for the past 4 years, have empowered at-risk students who have failed a semester by working extended school day and summer school for credit recovery. Have also worked numerous after school athletic events. As a reading teacher, facilitated consistent increased student reading skills and comprehension through effective classroom management and lesson planning and implementation. Over 50% of my reading students typically show strong reading growth based on FAIR, FCAT, and FSA testing results. Helped raise $298 for charity as faculty advisor for Key Club at Freedom HS. Faculty sponsor of Game club and field hockey coach at Community Charter School of Excellence middle school.
Timeline
Economics / U.S. Government Classroom Teacher
Pasco County Schools / J.W. MITCHELL HS
08.2021 - Current
Reading Teacher
Sunlake Academy/Charter School Associates
09.2018 - 06.2019
English Teacher
Pasco County Schools / GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2018 - 06.2020
Reading Teacher
Community Charter School Of Excellence
08.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher/Intensive Reading, Sophomore English
Hillsborough District Schools/Freedom HS
08.2013 - 06.2015
Classroom teacher/E2 honors, E4 honors
Hillsborough District Schools/Strawberry Crest HS
08.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Florida