Ian Fairley
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced secondary social studies teacher with 5 years of experience in the classroom. Skilled in creating lesson plans for diverse achievement levels and learning styles. Utilizes a project-based, student-centered approach to foster engaging and interactive learning experiences. Actively involved in the school community, leading clubs, staff committees, and coaching sports teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Fairgrounds Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught 4-5 classes of 7th Grade World History
- Utilized teaching techniques such as inquiry based learning and personal learning projects.
- Part of a team that raised student iReady reading scores by 35% from Fall to Spring of the 2024-2025 school year.
- Chosen as part of the curriculum writing team that rewrote the district curriculum for 6th Grade Civics and 7th Grade World History.
- Worked in collaboration with Special Education and ELL teachers to develop assignments and instruction for students with IEP's and English as a second language.
- Coached track and field, Faculty advisor for student council, Faculty advisory for Board and Card Game Club.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Thurmont Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught Ancient World History 5 classes of 6th Grade students.
- Served the needs of virtual and in person students through hybrid teaching and a flipped classroom.
- Built engaging and student focused lesson plans collaboratively and across disciplines.
- Collaborated with Special Education staff to developed modified curriculum for students below 3rd grade reading level.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY01.2018
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Instructional technology
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Social Emotional Learning
- Club leadership
- Coaching
Certification
- Maryland Teaching Certification SPC 1: Social Studies 7-12
- New Hampshire Teaching Certification: Social Studies 5-12
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Fairgrounds Middle School
08.2022 - Current
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Thurmont Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2022
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Mount St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
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