Jacob Stillman
Hamburg
Summary
A dedicated Social Studies educator who has a goal of working with his students and fellow educators to create the best learning environment available to their students. I work toward fostering collaboration among students with high levels of student engagements in lessons. I have a proven ability to develop dynamic lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and promote critical thinking. I work closely with other teachers to ensure that students can learn about topics in cross-disciplinary work on a variety of topics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District
02.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of historical concepts.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment, promoting critical thinking and open discussion among students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Utilized technology tools, including interactive simulations, to enrich curriculum delivery and boost student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that connect social studies with other subjects.
- Organized educational field trips and guest speaker events to provide real-world experiences related to historical topics.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Senior Service Associate
M&T Bank
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Led team in resolving complex customer inquiries, enhancing service quality and satisfaction.
- Streamlined account management processes, improving operational efficiency across departments.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Implemented new software solutions, driving improvements in data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using advanced point-of-sale systems.
- Managed cash drawer, ensuring accurate balance at end of shifts.
- Trained new tellers on operational procedures and compliance requirements.
- Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.
High School Building Substitute Teacher
Eden Central School
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Provided support for students with special needs, ensuring inclusivity in learning activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Central School District
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching
SUNY Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2013
Skills
- Historical analysis
- Student engagement
- Writing instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
- Certified Social Studies 7-12, NYS
Timeline
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District
02.2023 - Current
High School Building Substitute Teacher
Eden Central School
09.2021 - 02.2023
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Central School District
04.2021 - 06.2021
Senior Service Associate
M&T Bank
01.2019 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Teaching
SUNY Empire State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
SUNY At Buffalo
Coaching
Modified Baseball Head Coach 2025
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach 2026