Dennis Zuercher
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with over 30 years of teaching experience in Social Studies at the high school and middle school levels. Specializing in Advanced Placement courses in U.S. History, Government and Politics, and Human Geography. Passionate about fostering student engagement, academic achievement, and civic literacy. Proven leadership in curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and school committees.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Gibbs Senior High School
08.1998 - Current
- AP US History, AP US Government and Politics, AP Human Geography, and US History Honors
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons for high school students, ensuring alignment with curriculum and state standards
- Mentor students for AP exams consistently achieving high pass rates
Teacher
Lakewood Adult Summer Credit Recovery Program
06.2018 - Current
- Provide remedial instruction in social studies to high school students recovering academic credits
Teacher
Bay Point Middle School
09.1995 - 01.1998
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for middle school students to promote understanding of geography and U.S
- History
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida01.1992
Skills
- Advanced Placement Curriculum Development
- Online Learning Platforms (Apex/Edmentum)
- Teacher Mentorship & Leadership
- Classroom Management & Student Engagement
- Curriculum Design & Instructional Planning
- Public Speaking & Academic Presentations
- Civic Literacy & US History Expertise
Leadership and Committees
- Civics Literacy Excellence Initiative Facilitator, 2023-Present
- Gibbs History Museum Director and Liaison, 2022-Present
- Department Chair, Social Studies, 2020-Present
- ESE Book Study Leader, 2019-Present
- National Honor Society Advisor, 2017-Present
- Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society Advisor, 2008-2009
- Student Government Sponsor, 1998-2004
- Class Sponsor (Freshman, Sophomore, Senior), 1998-2003
Additional Involvement
- Classroom Instructional Review Committee, 2022-Present
- Academic Team Judge, 2021-Present
- Advanced Placement Committee, 2011-Present
- Library Selection Committee, 2013-2016
- Exam Committee, 2011-2013
- Graduation Committee, 2009-2012
- School Improvement Team, 2000-2006
- Social Studies Vertical Team, 2006-2010
- School Discipline and Attendance Committees, 1998-2004
Awards
- Pinellas County Top Ten Teacher of the Year, 2024
- Pinellas County High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year, 2023
- Tampa Bay Times Teacher of the Year, 2012
Professional Development
- Advanced Placement Summer Institutes: AP Government and Politics, 2014, 2016, 2021, AP Human Geography, 2015, AP U.S. History, 2006, 2010, 2015
- Advanced Placement Reader: AP U.S. History Reader, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, AP Human Geography Reader, 2019, 2022, AP U.S. Government and Politics Reader, 2024
Timeline
Teacher
Lakewood Adult Summer Credit Recovery Program
06.2018 - Current
Teacher
Gibbs Senior High School
08.1998 - Current
Teacher
Bay Point Middle School
09.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Florida
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