Jacob Risner
Myrtle Beach ,SC
Summary
Experienced 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Organization and Leadership Coordinator
Coastal Carolina University
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective leadership strategies and communication techniques.
- Developed successful project plans for streamlined operations, leading to improved efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables on time and within budget.
- Established positive work environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Implemented innovative training programs to enhance student skill sets and support career advancement opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students through transparent communication and proactive issue resolution.
- Promoted culture of continuous learning by encouraging professional development opportunities for all team members.
- Addressed potential risks proactively by establishing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on project outcomes or timelines.
- Measured project success by defining key performance indicators, monitoring progress, and implementing corrective actions as needed to achieve desired results.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students by mediating discussions, promoting empathy, and guiding parties towards mutually beneficial agreements.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Hartsville High School
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Increased student comprehension of complex topics by employing various teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students, resulting in improved performance and increased confidence.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, strengthening student understanding of social studies within a broader context.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective classroom management and lesson planning.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress and needs.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall academic achievement, contributing insights from the social studies department perspective.
- Served as a faculty advisor for various student organizations, providing guidance and support in organizing events and projects.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance to current events.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12.2017
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Strategies
- Peer Collaboration
- Community involvement
- Media Literacy
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Video Conferencing
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Professionalism
Certification
South Carolina State Board of Education Certified
-Middle Level Social Studies
-High School Social Studies
Timeline
Student Organization and Leadership Coordinator
Coastal Carolina University
01.2024 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Hartsville High School
12.2019 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Education
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Coastal Carolina University
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