James Bell
Adjunct Professor
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Committed and engaging adjunct professor, bringing 12 years of classroom experience in Social Studies education. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 2 years in postsecondary education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor-Social Studies Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
08.2022 - Current
- Introduce topics and concepts on education and social studies to future social studies education candidates
- Cooperate with the Supervisor and Department Chair to develop a curriculum for the University’s Social Studies Education program
- Coordinate with the History department for community interactions and opportunities between High School students and the history department faculty and students.
Social Studies Teacher
Lumberton Senior High School
8 2012 - Current
- I have cultivated an inclusive classroom environment by utilizing school resources to support the diverse needs of all learners and exploring multiple perspectives throughout history
- I have fostered a team environment by collaborating with colleagues to create lesson plans for multiple subjects, including World History and American History
- Prioritized student access and success by providing online learning options for students using multiple educational platforms, such as Google Classroom and Canvas, since 2018
- I have provided the development of student teaching opportunities in partnership with UNC Pembroke’s Social Studies Education Program.
Education
Masters of Arts in History with an Emphasis in Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts in History with a licensure in Social Studies Education Grades 6-12 - undefined
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NCSkills
Organizational abilities
Schedule Management
Program Design
Problem-solving abilities
Instructional Design
Collaborative learning
Progress Monitoring
Leadership Development
Core Curriculum and Standards
Human geography
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Lumberton Senior High School, Lumberton, NC, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach, 08/2012, Present, Coached wrestling program to a winning 187-80 overall record with nine wrestlers placing in the Top 6 in the state tournament over Provided pathways for undersupported students to access higher education, including eight first-generation collegiate athletes Led all fundraising efforts and raised over $25,000 to support athlete engagement, organizing schedules, etc Expanded the program to include girls’ wrestling - a sport that is so new to the state of North Carolina that it does not yet have an officially recognized scholastic state championship Five-time award-winning County Coach of the Year (2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021) Selected by peer vote as Conference Coach of the Year in four different seasons (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022)
- Hurricane Matthew Food and Clothing Bank at Lumberton High School, Lumberton, NC, Founder and Organizer, 10/2016, Established a grassroots effort to collect, sort, and distribute resources within a community of over 20,000 in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster Led a team of approximately 30 volunteers to manage the day-to-day operations
- Lumberton Wrestling Club, Lumberton, NC, Co-Founder and Director, 08/2016, Present, Established a wrestling club with a consistent winning record teaching local K-12 athletes the various forms of Olympic-style wrestling Coordinated the process to become a Team USA chartered club
Certification
NC Teaching Licensure Social Studies Grade 6-12
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor-Social Studies Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
08.2022 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Lumberton Senior High School
8 2012 - Current
Masters of Arts in History with an Emphasis in Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts in History with a licensure in Social Studies Education Grades 6-12 - undefined
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke