PETER FACATSELIS

• Lead IB History of the Americas (HL) and Grade 9 European History in a college-preparatory independent school setting.
• Design and implement document-based, writing-intensive curriculum aligned to IB markbands and Regents-style historical analysis.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners while maintaining high academic expectations.
• Mentor a student teacher and collaborate on curriculum alignment, assessment design, and departmental planning.
• Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of historical events and contexts.
• Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and historical analysis.

• Taught Global History I & II in a high-performing charter environment emphasizing Regents preparedness and analytical writing.
• Integrated primary-source analysis, structured academic discourse, and current events to strengthen historical thinking skills.
• Built inclusive, inquiry-driven classroom culture focused on student engagement and academic growth.

Contributed to strategic discussions as a member of the President’s Advisory Board for the American Federation of Teachers, advocating for union priorities.

Collaborated in national conferences and meetings in Washington D.C. focused on advancing key discussions surrounding education policy.

Contributed to dialogues with educators and union leadership, offering critical insights derived from local experiences.

• Served as elected liaison between faculty and administration in a large secondary school.
• Provided contract interpretation, policy clarification, and mediation support for faculty.
• Facilitated communication during organizational decision-making and personnel matters.

• Taught reading, social studies, and science in a charter school environment.
• Developed foundational literacy, inquiry skills, and structured classroom systems.

• Supported corporate purchasing operations and vendor coordination in a high-demand hospitality setting.

• Managed high-volume accounts and client relationships in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Supervised teams and supported operational workflows contributing to approximately $20M in business.
• Developed negotiation, organization, and stakeholder management skills transferable to educational leadership.