Scott W. Sekeres
Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
Summary
High School Social Studies Teacher
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
St. Joseph Academy
01.2018 - Current
- Work with Vice Principal, Dean of Academics, School Counselor, Admissions, Advancement, Athletic Director, IT Coordinator, School Resource Officer (SRO), parents, and students
- Promote and monitor attendance, safety, encourage and facilitate positive social interaction and digital literacy between all stakeholders in person, email, and social media.
- Coordinate fire drills, active shooter drills and assist SRO with instruction of faculty on best practices.
- Monitor 36 onsite cameras and coordinate safety protocols with SRO between school and St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and other county agencies.
- Utilize and coordinate SafeWatch web and mobile based security system among stakeholders.
- Manage SmartPass application to collect and analyze data about student movement for investigations related to discipline and compliance with rituals and routines.
- Address issues related to cyberbullying, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and sexual predation through Bark for Schools-content monitoring for school generated accounts using G Suite.
- Procure threat assessments and substance abuse counseling for students in consultation with School Counselor and SRO.
Teacher-High School Social Studies
St. Joseph Academy
01.2011 - Current
- AP Psychology, AP World History, Honors U.S. Govt./ Econ., U.S. History-Foreign Exchange Students, Geography
- National Honor Society Moderator
- FIRST Robotics Team 5753 Mentor
- Academic Review Team
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
- SAT and ACT Prep-Essay, Writing, Verbal, Reading, Writing, Math Tutor
Chaperone-Educational Tour, England, and France
Bridgeport High School
07.2011 - 07.2011
Teacher- 4th Grade Math, Science, Social Studies
Crown Point Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Nominated for JU Educational Administration M.A. Program 2005
- Faculty PAC Representative
- Super Science Saturday Instructor
- ESOL Teacher and ESE inclusion
Teacher-Social Studies
South St. Paul High School
01.1999 - 01.2005
- International Baccalaureate U.S. History, Psychology
- 8th Grade Basketball Coach
Student Teacher
Arlington Senior High School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Student Teacher
Susan B. Anthony Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
M. Ed. - Social Studies Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN01.2005
B.A. - Psychology-Behavioral Medicine, Philosophy
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL01.1996
A.A. - Fine Arts- Fine Arts Talent Grant
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL01.1993
Social Studies, Elementary Education
State of Florida
05.2025
Skills
- Graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; highly ranked school of graduate teacher education and research (US News and World Report)
- 31 years as a leader in schools and community building organizations that serve diverse youth populations
- Experience teaching students of diverse cultures including Latino, African, Eastern European, and Southeast Asian
- Proficient in maintaining rigorous academic standards while adapting pedagogy to meet the individual needs of my students
- Create and utilize interdisciplinary approach to lesson design and course vision that places knowledge in context for future learning
- Implement various discussion models for instruction and assessment including the Paideia Seminar and Structured Academic Controversy
- Accomplished in integrating various technologies into instruction and assessment to enhance student learning including the following: wireless internet and LCD projector, Mac iPad and android tablets, Teacher gradebook, Gradequick grade book, Oncourse grade book, Teacher Plus gradebook, TIESS online attendance, Google classroom and Google Chrome for document sharing and management, Educational Networks school website for homework postings, web/ blog design, and FACTS school information system
Affiliations
National Council for the Social Studies
Related Experience
- Teen Group Coordinator and Golf Instructor 2001-2002 South YMCA, West St. Paul, MN
- Building Supervisor 1999-2001 Midway YMCA, St. Paul, MN
- Youth Counselor 1998-1999 Hiawatha YMCA, Minneapolis, MN
- Youth Division Leader 1992-1998 Jessie Ball DuPont YMCA, Jacksonville, FL
Other Accomplishments, Interests
- Twin Cities Marathon 2003, 2004, Jacksonville Marathon 2004
- United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate Selection 1998
- Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church: Chair of Church Leader Team
Timeline
Dean of Students
St. Joseph Academy
01.2018 - Current
Chaperone-Educational Tour, England, and France
Bridgeport High School
07.2011 - 07.2011
Teacher-High School Social Studies
St. Joseph Academy
01.2011 - Current
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher- 4th Grade Math, Science, Social Studies
Crown Point Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2011
Student Teacher
Arlington Senior High School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Student Teacher
Susan B. Anthony Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Teacher-Social Studies
South St. Paul High School
01.1999 - 01.2005
M. Ed. - Social Studies Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A. - Psychology-Behavioral Medicine, Philosophy
University of North Florida
A.A. - Fine Arts- Fine Arts Talent Grant
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Social Studies, Elementary Education
State of Florida
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