Dr. William Veeder
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students from middle school up through College. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises, and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Reliable and caring teacher versed in American History, World Civilization and the Humanities. Demonstrated strengths in student engagement and success.
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable.. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
North Valley Academy
Albuquerque, NM
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
History and Humanities Professor
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
06.2015 - Current
- Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information.
- Served on academic and administrative committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student progress and provide feedback on learning objectives.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to keep students engaged and monitor group progress.
Adjunct History Faculty
University Of New Mexico Valencia
Las Lunas, NM
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Designed lesson plans and classroom activities for World Civilization to undergraduate students.
- Planned lessons and lectures.
- Graded student work and advised students as necessary.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to coordinate oversight of daily operations.
Education
Ph.D. - History
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2015
Master of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2006
Master of Arts - Humanities
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR05.2000
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Secondary education
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Social studies
- K-12 education
- Lesson plan implementation
- Organizational abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom technology
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
North Valley Academy
08.2021 - Current
Adjunct History Faculty
University Of New Mexico Valencia
08.2016 - 12.2019
History and Humanities Professor
Central New Mexico Community College
06.2015 - Current
Ph.D. - History
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - Humanities
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Lewis And Clark College