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Work History
Education
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Military Education
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Michael Baker

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Louisville,KY

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.

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in collaborative teaching approaches.

Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Teach students fundamentals of social studies, including physical and human geography. Organized and efficient with maintaining student records and completing progress reports. Ready to apply my skills and expertise to dynamic new position.

Overview

15
15
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - Current
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Taught & supervised over 120 students daily

Senior TRADOC Liaison Sergeant Major

United States Army National Guard
Fort Huachuca, AZ
01.1989 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw teams planning, and supervised over one thousand Soldiers regularly
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting reports.
  • Senior Advisor who supervised Soldiers at 3 separate locations (Arizona, California, Florida) while stationed at Fort Huachuca

Education

Certificate of Completion - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Ed

National Defense University
Washington, DC
05.2014 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Leadership Studies

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts/Business Administration

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
01.2006 - 07.2009

Skills

    Staff Development

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Accomplishments

    Joint Force Staff College

    Sergeants Major Academy

    Advanced Leadership Course

    Senior Leadership Course

    Primary leadership Development Course

    Recruiting & Retention NCO Course

    Staff & Faculty Development Course

    Transition NCO Course

    Drill Sergeant School

    Comprehensive Communication Skills Course

    Professional Selling Skills Course

    Small Group Instructor Training Army Course

    Total Army Retention Course

    Support Cadre Training Course

    Unit Attrition Management Course

    Battalion Career Counselor Course

    MEPS Guidance Counselor Course

    Officer Strength Manager Course

    Liaison/IADT Managers Course

    ARNG 79T Conversion Course

    ARNG Facilitators Course

    Increasing Human Effectiveness Course

    Sales & Management Training Course

    Family Advocacy Program Course

Military Education

Numerous other Professional Development courses and leadership training to include Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Course.

Military Awards

Bronze Star Medal (1)

Meritorious Service Medal (2)

Army Commendation Medal (7)

Army Achievement Medal (3)

Good Conduct Medal (5)

Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (3)

National Defense Service Medal (2)

Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star (2)

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Device (1)

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (4)

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with (M) Device

Army National Guard Expert Recruiting & Retention Badge

Kuwait Liberation Medal

Drill Sergeant Identification Badge

Numerous other State Military Awards

Numerous Certificates of Achievement & Appreciation

Strength Maintenance Training Center Instructor of the Year 2006

TRADOC Instructor of the Year 2007

Professional Education Center Non-Commissioned Officer of the 2007

Excelsior College Gregg Award 2010

Numerous Awards from Colleges & High Schools

Driver & Mechanics Badge

Career Counselor Badge

Timeline

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
01.2017 - Current

Certificate of Completion - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Ed

National Defense University
05.2014 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Leadership Studies

Duquesne University
08.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts/Business Administration

Excelsior College
01.2006 - 07.2009

Senior TRADOC Liaison Sergeant Major

United States Army National Guard
01.1989 - 01.2017

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