Jacob Teshome
International Leadership of Texas
Garland,,TX
3
years of professional experience
Data-driven secondary humanities teacher with an English degree and 3 years of experience at International Leadership of Texas. Pairs student-led, differentiated instruction with assessment analysis to raise achievement for diverse learners, with results well above network averages and a record of building student programs that strengthen campus culture.
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Outperformed network average in every End of Cycle Assessment. Percentage of students that met grade level standards for assessments was, on average, 45% higher than other schools in our system.
- Eligible for state teacher distinction for year-wide academic growth.
- Utilized differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learning population of 160 students (SPED, English learners, etc.) using scaffolds, tiered readings, and translated resources.
- Designed and executed dynamic student-led learning experiences—including stations, simulations, and games—increasing engagement and cultivating a passion for social studies for 450+ students over three school years.
- Revitalized the Model UN program as its sponsor, expanding student membership by 250%+ (from 7 to 25 participants) through targeted outreach strategies.
- As sponsor, transformed the National Junior Honor Society from an inactive chapter into a student-led service organization running year-round programming, including daily reading with younger students, school assemblies, and monthly nonprofit volunteering.
Substitute Teacher
1 Year 3 Months- Led a grade-wide, year-long service project in which students collected toys for a children’s hospital, supporting terminally ill patients.
- Managed K-12 classrooms of 15 to 30+ students, using proactive behavior management to keep classes engaged and on task while delivering lessons from teachers’ plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in History
Skills
Assessment and data analysis
Technology integration
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Cultural responsiveness
Relationship building
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Substitute Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
10.2023 - 01.2025Read More
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts from English, Minor in History
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