Karima Spencer
Social Studies Teacher
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Experienced 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. Reliable Social Studies and Science Teacher, highly effective at covering any subject, utilizing knowledgeable and flexible approach. Expertise includes administrative, behavioral and educational oversight.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
St. Adlabert Catholic School
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2019 - Present
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Social Studies Teacher
Ohio College Preparatory School Accel Schools
Cleveland , Ohio
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
Long Term Subsitute
Cleveland Municipal School District
Cleveland , Ohio
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Ursuline College
Cleveland, OH 08.2015 - 05.2019
Collinwood High School
Cleveland Ohio 08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Lesson plan implementation
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Social Studies Teacher
St. Adlabert Catholic School
08.2019 - Present
Social Studies Teacher
Ohio College Preparatory School Accel Schools
04.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Ursuline College
08.2015 - 05.2019
Long Term Subsitute
Cleveland Municipal School District
01.2008 - 08.2013
Collinwood High School
08.1996 - 05.2000