John Osborne
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a goal to inspire students' love for learning. Create engaging environments to help students reach their full potential and foster genuine enjoyment of education. Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues through effective communication. Equipped to foster deep understanding of social studies with proven ability to create engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles. Promote critical thinking and historical analysis. Strong collaborative skills ensure effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Deliver measurable results and cultivate a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Denver Public Schools
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills for students through engaging debates and inquiry-based activities.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- I've the highest Student Perception scores for two semesters.
Student Teacher
Aurora Public Schools Foundation
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
Student Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Student Teacher
Mapleton Public Schools, Global Leadership Academy
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Created lesson plans which incorporated topic essential to learning. I also observed educator's teach lesson,
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Youth Leader
Boys and Girls Club of Denver
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Mentored young learners, helping with reading skills, and developed relationships that served to enhance young learners lives. I also collaborated with other teacher candidates in a role as per advisor.
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
Education
Licensure Program - Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Human Development
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, Co
Denver, CO05.2020
Skills
- Group teaching ability
- Classroom oversight
- Discipline and feedback
- Student engagement
- Individualized instruction
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Effective listening
- Classroom discipline
- Effectively work with parents
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Technology implementation
- Strong role model
Education and Training
other
More honers than can be counted. Host for University of Colorado Honors Banquet
I received certificates, and awards every semester during my college career. I also hosted the honers banquet as one of the masters of ceremony, I accepted three award that evening.
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Denver Public Schools
11.2022 - 12.2024
Student Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2020
Student Teacher
Mapleton Public Schools, Global Leadership Academy
01.2019 - 05.2019
Student Teacher
Aurora Public Schools Foundation
08.2018 - 12.2022
Youth Leader
Boys and Girls Club of Denver
01.2018 - 05.2019
Licensure Program - Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Human Development
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, Co
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