Kenneth Saint
Social Studies Teacher
East Northport,New York
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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Social Studies Teacher, 7th Grade
Simon Baruch Middle School
09.2009 - 01.2023
- Experienced in teaching Honors, Academic and ICT classes
- Assigned critical-thinking assignments to prepare students for in-class exams and high school-level coursework
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Social Studies Teacher, 7th and 8th Grades
Minerva Mirabal School for Law and Journalism
09.2005 - 06.2009
Social Studies Teacher, 9th and 10th Grades
Garden City High School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Social Studies Teacher, 9th and 10th Grades including AP US History
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
09.2002 - 06.2004
Social Studies Teacher, 9th and 10th Grades
Business, Computer Applications, and Entrepreneurship Magnet High School
09.2000 - 06.2002
Social Studies Teacher, 9th-12th Grades
Harry S. Truman High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
Education
School Administration and Supervision Area of Concentration, May 2005 -
Queens College
M.A., Liberal Studies, September 2000 -
Queens College
B.A., History, December 1994 -
State University of New York at Stony Brook
A.A. Liberal Arts, December 1991 -
Nassau Community College
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Implementation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Secondary Education
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Video Conferencing
- Faculty Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Discussion Facilitation
Certification
- Permanent Certification, New York State, Social Studies, 7-12
- Permanent Certification, New York State School Administration and Supervision
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher, 7th Grade
Simon Baruch Middle School
09.2009 - 01.2023
Social Studies Teacher, 7th and 8th Grades
Minerva Mirabal School for Law and Journalism
09.2005 - 06.2009
Social Studies Teacher, 9th and 10th Grades
Garden City High School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Social Studies Teacher, 9th and 10th Grades including AP US History
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
09.2002 - 06.2004
Social Studies Teacher, 9th and 10th Grades
Business, Computer Applications, and Entrepreneurship Magnet High School
09.2000 - 06.2002
Social Studies Teacher, 9th-12th Grades
Harry S. Truman High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
School Administration and Supervision Area of Concentration, May 2005 -
Queens College
M.A., Liberal Studies, September 2000 -
Queens College
B.A., History, December 1994 -
State University of New York at Stony Brook
A.A. Liberal Arts, December 1991 -
Nassau Community College
- Permanent Certification, New York State, Social Studies, 7-12
- Permanent Certification, New York State School Administration and Supervision
Other
Listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Other
Listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
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