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Justin Power

Pawleys Island,SC

Summary

Social studies teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Social Studies Teacher

Darlington High School
Darlington, SC
08.2021 - Current
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
  • Fostered communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school honors curriculum and core educational standards.

Graduate Student Instructor

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.2014 - 05.2021
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive lectures, hands-on activities, and group projects.
  • Streamlined grading processes for efficiency, providing timely feedback to students and promoting academic growth.
  • Served as a mentor to struggling students, offering individualized support and resources for success.

Education

ABD - History

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Master of Arts - History

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
08.2011

Skills

  • Early College Honors Program
  • Dual Enrollment Instructor
  • Subject Expertise
  • Critical Thinking
  • College Preparation
  • Higher Education
  • Historical Analysis
  • Human Geography

Certification

Praxis Exams

  • Social Studies (5086)
  • ELA (5039)
  • PLT (5624)

SC Teaching Certificate #306126

Affiliations

  • Teach For America
  • Americorps
  • Phi Alpha Theta

Timeline

High School Social Studies Teacher

Darlington High School
08.2021 - Current

Graduate Student Instructor

West Virginia University
08.2014 - 05.2021

ABD - History

West Virginia University

Master of Arts - History

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Toledo
Justin Power