Essence Fuller
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Social Studies Teacher committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability. Offering 11-years experience teaching World History, Geography and American History to high school and middle school students. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Multifaceted in working closely with departmental staff to drive curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade U.S. History Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in accordance with state standards and curriculum guidelines
- Utilize various instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students
- Maintain positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Associate Teacher
Houston Independent School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for maintaining Educational Standards set forth by the district, school, and teacher during the teacher’s absence. Responsible for maintaining and carrying out curriculum, instruction, and discipline in teacher of record absence.
Air Freight Coordinator
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Responsible for processing between 30-50 air export and hazmat shipments, coordinating appointments for transportation of freight
- Responsible for maintaining customer and shipment records, quotes, and freight requests.
Social Studies Teacher/Coach
Conroe High School
07.2003 - 05.2007
- Responsible for creating and executing lesson plans, maintaining discipline and classroom management, maintaining grades and student files for students and athletes
- Assisted with the coordination of schedules, transportation, budgeting, and maintaining statistics for athletic teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2003
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Collaborator
- Effective classroom management
- Highly Adaptable
- Critical Thinking- ability to analyze situations, data to make informed decisions
- Proficient in using educational technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Expertise in history
- Student Engagement
- Organization
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
Professional Development
Attend workshops and conferences to stay up to date on the latest educational trends. Participate in ongoing professional development sessions to improve teaching proficiency.
Timeline
8th Grade U.S. History Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
Associate Teacher
Houston Independent School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
Air Freight Coordinator
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
08.2007 - 06.2015
Social Studies Teacher/Coach
Conroe High School
07.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
University of Houston