Michael Liarakos
Uvalde
Summary
Professional educator with deep understanding of historical concepts and teaching methodologies. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective teamwork and meeting evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering critical thinking. Reliable and results-driven with passion for inspiring students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
History Teacher
Uvalde CISD
01.2015 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging history curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Facilitated collaborative projects to promote critical thinking and teamwork among students.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation techniques, providing constructive feedback.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Advocated for student needs by collaborating with parents and school administration on academic progress initiatives.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through the use of historical case studies, debates, and simulations.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing frequent updates on student progress.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
History Teacher
Uvalde CISD
01.2020 - 11.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that foster critical thinking and historical analysis skills.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of historical events and concepts.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that integrate history with other subjects.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and enhanced student understanding of historical concepts.
- Implemented technology-based resources to facilitate interactive learning and improve student engagement in history classes.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking and historical analysis skills among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as history clubs and debate teams, to promote student interest in historical topics outside the classroom.
Coach
Uvalde CISD
01.2015 - 11.2025
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align team goals with organizational objectives.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Coordinated practice schedules and game strategies to achieve competitive success.
- Head Wrestling Coach 2020-2025
- Assistant Softball Coach 2020-2025
- Assistant Baseball Coach. 2016-2020
- Assistant Football 2016-2025
- Head Freshman Football coach 2020-2025
- Junior High Basketball Coach 2016-2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Education
Sul Ross University
Uvalde, TX12-2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Lesson planning
- Extracurricular activity organization
- Expertise in history
- Student engagement
- Historical research
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Uvalde Junior High in 2018.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Uvalde Junior High in 2019.
- 17 Wrestling State Qualifiers
- 2 Wrestling State Champions 2023, 2025
- Member of the Texas High School Coaches Association since 2016
Affiliations
Texas High School Coaches Association since 2016
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - expires 2029
Timeline
History Teacher
Uvalde CISD
01.2020 - 11.2025
History Teacher
Uvalde CISD
01.2015 - 12.2025
Coach
Uvalde CISD
01.2015 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History/Education
Sul Ross University