JOHN THOMAS SKROLY
EAST LANSING
Summary
Enthusiastic Social Studies Teacher dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
OKEMOS GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER ASST. COACH
Okemos High School
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted coaching staff in reviewing analytics to develop player-specific strategies
- Role-modeled professionalism to engage players in ethical and positive behavior.
MICHIGAN STATE FULL YEAR TEACHING INTERNSHIP
Okemos High School
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared engaging lectures to help students explore foundational and advanced topics
- Assigned classwork and homework to enhance student understanding and study habits
- Assessed student performance and diversified approaches to meet individual student needs
- Monitored classroom behavior and modeled social skills and conflict resolution to address challenges
- Maintained open communication with student caregivers through parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations
- Worked closely with fellow teachers and faculty teams to meet student needs
- Certified in Michigan (RX) Teaching Subjects in a Secondary (6th-12th Grade) Level Subjects: World History, US History, Economics, Political Science, Geography.
OKEMOS HISTORY CLUB ADVISOR
Okemos High School
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Helped students to define and plan academic goals and milestones to support progress
- Oversaw and created fun activities with student club members for biweekly meetings
- Consistency in planning after school meetings and events
- Built and maintained rapport with students through active listening and clear communication.
PRE-INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT, 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Haslett Middle School
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped students 1 on 1 during class sessions to understanding the taught material
- Observed lead teacher's use of skills and examples of teaching and controlling the classroom
- Worked with students and lead teacher to create a positive learning environment.
Education
TEACHER CERTIFICATION - SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION (RX) -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04.2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION - undefined
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI07.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY - undefined
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2021
Skills
- Student Monitoring
- Team Development
- Teaching strategies
- Teaching and instruction
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- [State] teaching credential
- Teaching methods knowledge
- Teaching skills
References
- Mr. Gene Swan- Okemos HS, Mentor/Social Studies Teacher, (989)640-3725
- Dr. Justin Detmers- MSU Field, Instructor, justin.detmers@gmail.com, (517)489-0864
- Mr. Don Cooper, Gerald R. Ford Foundation (Personal Reference), dcooper@38foundation.org, (517) 648-1672
Timeline
OKEMOS GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER ASST. COACH
Okemos High School
11.2023 - 06.2024
MICHIGAN STATE FULL YEAR TEACHING INTERNSHIP
Okemos High School
08.2023 - 04.2024
OKEMOS HISTORY CLUB ADVISOR
Okemos High School
08.2023 - 04.2024
PRE-INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT, 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Haslett Middle School
09.2022 - 04.2023
TEACHER CERTIFICATION - SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION (RX) -
Michigan State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION - undefined
Michigan State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY - undefined
Michigan State University
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