John A. Coltabaugh
Tyrone,PA
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic team player seeking an engaging career utilizing technology and thinking skills to assist teachers/leaders and students/participants in the development of their curriculum/training programs with the A.D.D.I.E. model focusing on Learning Targets and Real-World Applications. Dedicated to enhancing student achievement through innovative curriculum development and technology integration. Proven ability to collaborate with educators across disciplines to implement effective teaching strategies. Passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes cognitive and emotional growth, while mentoring future educators in best practices and instructional techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Tyrone Area School District
09.2023 - 01.2026
• Prepared curriculum maps/lesson plans with differentiated instruction and choice options while integrating technologies to enhance learning experience.
• Utilized the Junior Achievement Economics program and created businesses that produced school items in which 75% of the companies made a profit and made charitable contributions.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Bald Eagle Area School District
08.2001 - 08.2023
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and active participation among students.
- Collaborated with Language Arts teacher on a Humanities project for To Kill A Mockingbird integrating Social Studies and Technology Skills.
- Designed technology-based learning activities, encouraging participation in National History Day competition with 40+ students attending Regional Competition in 2020.
- Increased public speaking confidence through Pecha Kucha (20X20) presentations, fostering research and communication skills over a 13 year period.
- Analyzed data to refine essay writing strategies, achieving 25% growth in student scores on AP United States History National Exam.
- Led professional development sessions on Google Suite Technology and instructional strategies as a Google Certified Trainer aiding over 100 teachers.
- Developed Virtual Interactive Bulletin Board learning experience utilizing Backward Design and student Choice Learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PAMasters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Historical analysis
- Cross-curricular connections
- Project-based learning
- Global perspectives
- Creative problem solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Proficient in Technology listed:
LMS Google / Canvas
Book Creator/ Canva / WeVideo
Edpuzzle / Kami / Wayground / Quizlet
Accomplishments
• Collaboratively reviewed the social studies curriculum with the 9 member team, designed new scope and sequence with administrative input and managed the implementation and budgetary process over a three year period.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Tyrone Area School District
09.2023 - 01.2026
High School Social Studies Teacher
Bald Eagle Area School District
08.2001 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies
Lock Haven University
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Pennsylvania State University