John Harrington
Teacher
Stilwell,KS
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with experience and extensive knowledge of Social Studies.. Known for creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Belton High School
Belton, Missouri
08.1993 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley High School
Stilwell, KS 08.1982 - 05.1986
Bachelor of Science - History/Psychology
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS 08.1987 - 05.1993
Master of Science - Collaborative Education
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA 01.2001 - 12.2002
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Group learning mechanics
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Student engagement
Adult Education
Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Nominated for "Teacher of the Year"
- Teacher of the month
- CTA President for our local chapter of MSTA
- Was the head coach of the boys and girls soccer team for 8 years
- Was the head coach of the middle school track team for 3 years
- Taught Adult Education after school for 20 years
- Taught at Belton's night alternative school for 10 years.
- Worked in our Student Success Center after school and on Saturdays
- Taught Driver's Education for the past 4 summers
Timeline
Master of Science - Collaborative Education
Graceland University
01.2001 - 12.2002
Teacher
Belton High School
08.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - History/Psychology
Pittsburg State University
08.1987 - 05.1993
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley High School
08.1982 - 05.1986