MICHAEL SAMUEL
PHILADELPHIA,PA
Summary
At New Foundations Charter School, I fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing student engagement through interactive methods and differentiated instruction. My skills in motivating students and assessing their performance led to a noticeable improvement in classroom dynamics and individual student success, showcasing my ability to effectively manage and uplift educational settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
History Teacher
New Foundations Charter School
08.2000 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Camp Director - Baseball
Ashburn-Kalas Foundation
06.2003 - Current
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Recruited high-quality personnel by promoting a positive workplace culture, resulting in a skilled and dedicated team of counselors and support staff.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among campers fairly and consistently, creating an atmosphere of respect and accountability within the camp community.
- Developed and directed programs suitable for children between the ages of six and twelve instructing them on the fundamentals of baseball and sportsmanship.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI01.1999
Skills
- Motivating students
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught social studies, to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Supervised numerous student-teachers and mentored colleagues
Certification
Certified History Teacher in Pennsylvania
Timeline
Camp Director - Baseball
Ashburn-Kalas Foundation
06.2003 - Current
History Teacher
New Foundations Charter School
08.2000 - Current
Certified History Teacher in Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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