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Laura Weech

Retired Teacher
Galesburg,IL

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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Galesburg School District 205
Galesburg, IL
08.1993 - 06.2022
  • Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

SIU-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
08.1984 - 08.1988

No Degree - Secondary Education Certification

SIU-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Skills

Organizational abilities

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Timeline

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Galesburg School District 205
08.1993 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

SIU-Carbondale
08.1984 - 08.1988

No Degree - Secondary Education Certification

SIU-Edwardsville
Laura WeechRetired Teacher