Jonathan Evans
Teacher
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
A charismatic Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties, and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Provides timely feedback for student growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Design And Technology Academy Middle School, NEISD
San Antonio, United States
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Communicated and collaborated with parents, built positive relationships and fostered student success and achievement together.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Teacher
Harris Middle School, NEISD
San Antonio, United States
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
M. Ed. - Secondary Social Studies
University of Akron
Akron, OH 08.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 08.1996 - 06.2002
Biology And History
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 08.1995 - 06.1996
Skills
Excellent at building relationships with students and colleagues Leadership skills including being the grade level chair for 5 years Willing to take calculated risks and learn from others Proficient using Google Classroom, Office, and Tech Apps
undefinedAccomplishments
- Supervised the 7th garde team as Grade Level Chair for five years
- Enhanced student learning with various tech apps
- Awarded Teacher of the Semester three straight years
- Planned, coordinated, and led five successful field trips
- Built community involvement by having lessons that extended outside the classroom
- Involved in planning the schools calendar of events
- Mentored new teachers
Nominated member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
I was nominated based on grades, attendance, and innovation in the field of teaching.
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Design And Technology Academy Middle School, NEISD
08.2016 - 08.2022
Teacher
Harris Middle School, NEISD
08.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
M. Ed. - Secondary Social Studies
University of Akron
08.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Ohio State University
08.1996 - 06.2002
Biology And History
Wright State University
08.1995 - 06.1996
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