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Nicholas Talburt

Alamosa,CO

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Middle School Social Studies TeacherSubstitute TeacherCall Center RepresentativeDJ

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Alamosa, CO, USColoradoUSA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k match

Summary

Knowledgeable history teacher with solid foundation in developing engaging and inclusive lesson plans in Social Studies. Successfully facilitated classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and historical understanding. Demonstrated ability to manage diverse classroom environments and utilize technology to enhance learning. Looking for a new career challenge to put my skills to use.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

North Conejos School District
La Jara, CO
08.2012 - Current
  • Developed engaging social studies curriculum aligned with state standards.
  • Facilitated collaborative learning experiences to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to foster interactive learning environments and digital literacy skills.
  • Coordinated field trips and extracurricular activities to enrich students' understanding of historical contexts.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote cross-curricular learning opportunities.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by creating an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation from all learners.
  • Assisted in organizing school-wide events such as assemblies or fundraisers which promoted a sense of community among students and staff.
  • Sponsored and organized extracurricular activities/competitions such Knowledge Bowl and History Day.
  • Participated in planning committees for school improvement.

Substitute Teacher

University Charter School
Greeley, CO
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Call Center Representative

Semperian
Greeley, CO
05.2005 - 07.2006
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Developed rapport with customers through empathetic listening skills, creating positive experiences even during difficult conversations.
  • Liaised with vendors to ensure proper payments and finalize customer's bill.
  • Received and sorted documents to ensure transition of vehicle ownership.

DJ

Warnoco West
Greeley, CO
10.1995 - 07.2004
  • Curated diverse music playlists to enhance event atmosphere and engage audiences.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to tailor music selections to audience demographics.
  • Various other duties such as building and equipment maintenance, running concessions, supervising safety of events, and training of new employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Bachelor of Arts - History

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Skills

  • Peer collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Feedback implementation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Social studies
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
  • Provided opportunities and coaching for students to reach state level competition in National History Day

Certification

Licensed Secondary Social Studies Teacher

CPR Certified

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Travel
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Hiking
  • Playing Sports
  • Historical Exploration
  • Video Gaming
  • Road Trips
  • Creative Writing

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

North Conejos School District
08.2012 - Current

Substitute Teacher

University Charter School
08.2009 - 05.2012

Call Center Representative

Semperian
05.2005 - 07.2006

DJ

Warnoco West
10.1995 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Northern Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Northern Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - History

Adams State University

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