Gregory Aydt
Teacher
Summary
Professional Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. 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.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
US Government Instructor
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, Texas
07.1999 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning in a college level program for aspiring legal assistants.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
Social Studies Teacher
Galena Park ISD
Galena Park, Texas
08.1997 - 07.2016
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist (QMRP)
Human Service Center Of Southern Illinois
Red Bud, Illinois
08.1996 - 07.1997
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Designed and supervised implementation of educational programs in a sheltered workshop setting.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
High School Teacher
Gibault Catholic High School
Waterloo, Illinois
08.1994 - 06.1996
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
Education
Master of Science - Political Science
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 08.1986 - 12.1988
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 01.1984 - 05.1986
Skills
Secondary education
Classroom management
Lesson plan implementation
US Government
Economics
World History
Advanced Placement
US History
World Geography
Dual Credit
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2016 - Current
US Government Instructor
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
07.1999 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Galena Park ISD
08.1997 - 07.2016
Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist (QMRP)
Human Service Center Of Southern Illinois
08.1996 - 07.1997
High School Teacher
Gibault Catholic High School
08.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Political Science
Illinois State University
08.1986 - 12.1988
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Illinois State University
01.1984 - 05.1986