Grant Mays
Bloomington,IL
Summary
- Two years of face to face instruction at Sagewood Middle School.
- One year of face to face instruction at St. Susanna Parish School
- One year of face to face instruction at Sycamore High School.
- Student Teaching at Sycamore High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Worked with cooperating teacher Mrs. Ashley Gleim. Participated in both individual and collaborative lesson planning. Implemented new activities and instruction to keep students engaged with content and current event issues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Sagewood Middle School
07.2022 - Current
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics in Eastern Hemisphere.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning for all 130 students.
- Developed and implemented lessons that were engaging for students of all learning types and ability levels.
- Worked closely with building administration and teachers to devise and implement strategies to best support students social-emotional needs.
- Successfully worked with district bureaucracy to complete paperwork and planning for implementation of school offered activities.
Social Studies and Religion Teacher
St. Susanna Parish School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet standards put forth by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Implemented a new religion curriculum while working closely with teachers of other grade levels to plan lessons and activities for all multiple age and ability levels
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
Camp Counselor
Camping And Education Foundation
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted in leading two, 10 day outdoor adventuring trips with groups of fine and six middle school aged young men
- Coordinated daily activities for campers as the assistant in the fishing department and for afternoon and evening activities
- Ensured completion of daily tasks around the camp and of the 35-45 campers in the unit
Social Studies Teacher
Sycamore Community Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented differentiated lessons and activities that facilitated positive learning experiences for students
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum
- Successfully collaborated with colleagues on curriculum and lesson development
- Sponsored and organized meetings for newly founded club
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
Education
Bachelor of Science - AYA Integrated Social Studies Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2020
Skills
- Technology Based Instructional Design
- Operational knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Platforms
- Lesson plan implementation
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Peer-to-peer Collaboration
Additional Information
JV Assistant Baseball Coach- 08/2020- 05/2022
Track Coach- 04/2023- Present
Volleyball Coach- 08/2023- Present
Lead Coordinator of the Washington D.C. trip for Sagewood Middle School
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Sagewood Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Social Studies and Religion Teacher
St. Susanna Parish School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Social Studies Teacher
Sycamore Community Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Camp Counselor
Camping And Education Foundation
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - AYA Integrated Social Studies Education
Miami University
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