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James Buck

James Buck

High School Social Studies Teacher
Arlington,MA

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

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Social Studies Teacher

Watertown High School
Watertown, MA
09.1998 - 06.2023
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.

Education

Master of Arts - American Studies

University of Massachusetts - Boston, Boston, MA
09.1994 - 05.1996
  • Thesis: Free People of Color in the Antebellum Period: A Curriculum Unit
  • Professional Development Courses in Modern Middle East, Post-Colonial Africa, Emancipation, Reconstruction Era
  • Seminars through Facing History and Ourselves, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Primary Source, Teaching American History

Skills

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Accomplishments

Chosen as Watertown High School Teacher of the Year-2009

Served as Club Advisor for Model UN Club, Unicef Club, Global Action Club


Timeline

Social Studies Teacher - Watertown High School
09.1998 - 06.2023
University of Massachusetts - Boston - Master of Arts, American Studies
09.1994 - 05.1996

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