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Daniel Underwood

Daniel Underwood

Boston,MA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

History Teacher

CATS Academy Boston
08.2021 - Current
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to the individual educational needs of each student.
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules, and important test dates.
  • Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
  • Acted ethically and professionally when conversing with students and delivering lectures to be positive role model for kids of all backgrounds.
  • Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
  • Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in US History, AP Economics, AP Human Geography, and AP Government and Politics .
  • Started, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions to keep students engaged and monitor group progress.
  • Advised students on academic progress, goals, and achievement.
  • Taken part in departmental curriculum development, program administration and committed management.
  • Worked with associates and department leaders to coordinate best instruction practices.
  • Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information.

Girls Soccer Coach

CATS Academy Boston
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught soccer techniques and gave players directions by adapting to changing game situations.
  • Built relationships with youth soccer players and family members.
  • Followed and enforced training and conduct rules by following due process procedures for violations.
  • Displayed and taught self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship.
  • Instructed youth in fundamental strategies and physical training for individual and team success.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.

Dorm Parent

CATS Academy Boston
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw and monitored activities of residents in recreation activities, dining and visitation areas.
  • Cultivated independence through planned but flexible program activities.
  • Coordinated security for program activities and supervised labor crews in various areas around facility.
  • Guided students to integrate into both academic and social communities on campus.
  • Mediated conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement.
  • Initiated dormitory programs to foster positive relationships and safe social opportunities.
  • Facilitated minor care needs of facility by reporting issues to maintenance department for quick resolution.
  • Maintained individual records of emergency contacts and administrative support documentation for students.
  • Conducted timely evaluation of student progress to update post-conflict and post-disaster goals aligned with campus expectations.
  • Maintained communication with students' counselors, instructors and staff members to promote supportive environment.

Front Ensemble Instructor

South Point High School Marching Band
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Educate students on proper technique and form
  • Compose both performance and warm-up music
  • Teach how to maintain and clean equipment
  • Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.

Digital Learning Coach

Edgenuity
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Communicate with students in terms of their pacing and progress through their courses
  • Used open communication with parents and children
  • Created progress reports for parents
  • Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
  • Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.

Virtual Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Wrote Curriculum for American Military History, 21st Century Geography, and Current Events
  • Update Curriculum for History of the Holocaust and the Cold War to match online learning
  • Managed Online Learning environment
  • Synchronous and Asynchronous assessments and learning
  • Created integrated Canvas Courses with built-in mastery paths, outcomes, and other redundancies to facilitate mastery of the material in an online environment.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Social Studies Teacher

Bessemer City High School
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Wrote Curriculum for two electives: The Cold War and History of the Holocaust
  • Prepared and administered subject tests
  • Responsible for instructing students with disabilities
  • Lead teachers and staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning for all activities
  • Communicated instructional expectations to students
  • Recognized for teaching excellence
  • Taught 9-12 students
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into the curriculum.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout the year.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
  • Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
  • Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape the modern world.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.

Founder and Percussion Instructor

Gaston County Indoor Percussion CWEA, Gaston County Schools
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Bessemer City High School
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Constructed daily lessons with Google Classroom
  • Graded assignments
  • Followed pacing guides and previous lesson plans
  • Assisted with after-school reteaching and retesting

Education

Graduate Certificate - Social Studies

University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts - History

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts - Science, Technology and Society, Military Science

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Master of Arts - History, German Colonial History

University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
2020

Secondary Diplomas and Certificate - undefined

South Point High SchoolHigh School
2013

Skills

  • Training Program Development
  • Adult Learning Principles
  • Learning Modalities
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Plans
  • Video Storytelling
  • Course Development
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Online Instruction
  • Learning Management System (LMS)

Affiliations

American Historical Association

Central European Historical Society

Timeline

History Teacher

CATS Academy Boston
08.2021 - Current

Girls Soccer Coach

CATS Academy Boston
08.2021 - Current

Dorm Parent

CATS Academy Boston
08.2021 - 05.2023

Digital Learning Coach

Edgenuity
01.2021 - 06.2021

Virtual Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021

Social Studies Teacher

Bessemer City High School
08.2019 - 06.2021

Founder and Percussion Instructor

Gaston County Indoor Percussion CWEA, Gaston County Schools
08.2019 - 03.2020

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Bessemer City High School
01.2019 - 05.2019

Front Ensemble Instructor

South Point High School Marching Band
08.2017 - 07.2021

Graduate Certificate - Social Studies

University of North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts - History

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Arts - Science, Technology and Society, Military Science

North Carolina State University

Master of Arts - History, German Colonial History

University of North Carolina

Secondary Diplomas and Certificate - undefined

South Point High SchoolHigh School

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