Jesse Rockwell
East Lyme
Summary
To prepare students, grades 7 - 12, for college and careers by teaching them social studies related skills such as critical thinking, source analysis, informational and persuasive writing, and historical concepts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
East Lyme High School
04.2025 - Current
- Worked with students one on one to helps with assignments and assessments
- Focused on developing reading and writing skills with students 9th through 12th grade
- Co-taught 10th grade English to help support students in class with reading, writing, and comprehension skills
- Served as a resource for general education teachers, providing guidance on accommodations and modifications for students with special needs within their classrooms.
Long-Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
East Lyme High School
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned and implemented lessons that aligned with Common Core standards for 10th grade American History
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in teaching social studies content.
- Developed a strong rapport among students in the classroom
Social Studies Teacher
East Lyme Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned and implemented whole class instruction in 4 sections of 8th grade American History
- An active member in an interdisciplinary team to support student learning
- Used inquiry based learning to develop research projects
- Developed analysis skills with Document Based Questions
Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
East Lyme High School
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Ran two sections of 10th grade Biology and three of 9th grade Integrated Science
- Developed classroom management strategies
Student Teacher
East Lyme High School
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Ran two sections of 10th grade American History and two sections of 11th grade Civics
- Developed unique lesson plans, activities, and projects
- Participated in professional development, department, and faculty meetings
Intern
Groton Middle School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with full class instruction as well in 1:1 and small group settings
Apprentice
Bluewater Construction
06.2017 - Current
- Worked on large-scale new construction projects, as well as small remodels, and shop work
Education
Master of Secondary Education -
Eastern Connecticut State University
Williamantic, CT05.2023
Bachelor of History -
Eastern Connecticut State University
Williamantic, CT05.2022
Pathway to Teaching Careers -
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT05.2020
Skills
- Collaborative skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Awards
Elected to WHS Leadership Program - Waterford High School, Certificate in Leadership/Teamwork from Survival Systems USA
Timeline
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
East Lyme High School
04.2025 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
East Lyme High School
11.2024 - 05.2025
Social Studies Teacher
East Lyme Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
East Lyme High School
04.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
East Lyme High School
08.2022 - 04.2023
Intern
Groton Middle School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Apprentice
Bluewater Construction
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of History -
Eastern Connecticut State University
Pathway to Teaching Careers -
Three Rivers Community College
Master of Secondary Education -
Eastern Connecticut State University
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