Enthusiastic and dedicated Social Studies teacher with a proven track record of creating engaging and effective lesson plans. Skilled in fostering a positive learning environment and providing personalized instruction to meet diverse student needs
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Ruben Dario Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Developed engaging standard based lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles
Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
Utilized technology to enhance student understanding of complex historical concepts
Sponsored Social Studies Club- History Bee Competition, Coached girls flag football team, boys basketball team
Social Studies Teacher
Southwood Middle School
10.2014 - 06.2017
Developed engaging standard based lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles
Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
Utilized technology to enhance student understanding of complex historical concepts
Sponsored Social Studies Club- History Bee Competition First Place 2016, Fourth place 2017
Coached Girls soccer, volleyball and softball teams
Softball Miami Dade County Champions 2017
Social Studies Teacher
ASPIRA Leadership & College Preparatory Academy
01.2012 - 10.2014
Developed engaging standard based lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles
Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
Utilized technology to enhance student understanding of complex historical concepts
Owner/Operator
Texas Beef Partners
01.2002 - 08.2008
Direct retail sale and distribution of beef, poultry and seafood products
Developed marketing strategies to maximize sales
Perform extensive follow up and customer care to continue successful customer relationships
Retail Sales Director
Kaplan International
06.1993 - 05.2001
Management of a 10-person sales team, in sales of frozen beef, seafood and poultry products
Maintained inventory and distribution of product line
Generated over $700,000 in annual sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2010
Skills
Certified Social Studies Teacher Grades 6-12
Gifted Endorsement
Engage students by implementing innovative lesson plans that bring the study of history to life
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Technology
Flip Grid, i-Civics, Quizlet, Schoology and others
Fluent English and Spanish speaker
Educational technology
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Ruben Dario Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Southwood Middle School
10.2014 - 06.2017
Social Studies Teacher
ASPIRA Leadership & College Preparatory Academy
01.2012 - 10.2014
Owner/Operator
Texas Beef Partners
01.2002 - 08.2008
Retail Sales Director
Kaplan International
06.1993 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
Florida International University
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