Peter Lund
Katy,TX
Summary
Instructor with experience teaching, six years of high school teaching, passionate about learning and student learning. Experience teaching students from the youngest to the college level. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain interactive learning environment so that students may take ownership of their own learning of class material and themselves.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct and Teaching Assistant
University of Houston
08.2020 - Current
- Taught both face to face and Online sections of Introduction of Political Theory
- Supported professors in research and teaching undergraduate courses
Teacher of English
Waco High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Work regularly with a professional learning community to design instruction and analyze student data.
- Designed and taught dynamic lessons for English 9 and Pre-Ap English 9
- Communicate with parents to promote student success.
Teacher of Latin
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Differentiated instruction to students of various degrees of ability and interest in order to promote success in a multi-age classroom working with textbooks and integrating primary sources
- Collaborated with colleagues through departmental meetings and through consultation of support staff
- Incorporated higher-level reading, writing, and discussion in anticipation of collegiate work
- Integrated useful technology in the presentation of difficult and interactive material
- Taught Latin I-V (electives). Designing student driven electives in particular authors.
Teacher of Latin
Montessori Regional Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Designed curriculum for new K-6 Latin program, incorporating the Montessori philosophy
- Exposed a diverse group of students to language, ancient history, and culture while facilitating connections to contemporary life
- Led a Great Books club, a reading group for fifth and sixth-grade students interested in exploring literature
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Stairways Behavioral Health And Achievement Center
05.2005 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with therapeutic staff, teachers, and parents to provide therapeutic services for children and teens with developmental, mental health, or behavioral issues
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy
Lake Erie College
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Developed introductory courses in philosophy and political philosophy involving primary sources
- Used lecture and Socratic discussion to develop non-majors’ strategies in difficult studies
- Prepared students for the critical thinking, writing, and collegial engagement required for upper-level education
- Provided students with clear, valuable, and timely feedback
- Volunteered to assist students with their college writing skills, working closely with the “Success Center”
Director of Rayburn Sailing School
Erie Yacht Club
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Hired, trained, and managed teens and college-aged sailing instructors for the sailing program and created a sailing curriculum for at-risk youth
Education
Ph.D., Political Science -
The University of Houston
Houston, TX02.2024
Master of Arts, Public Policy and Administration -
Baylor University
Waco, TX01.2019
No Degree - Classics And Philosophy
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.2017
Latin Teaching
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA01.2011
Master of Arts, Liberal Arts -
Saint John's College
Annapolis, MD01.2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -
Hiram College
Hiram, OH01.2004
Skills
- Student centered instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Latin Literature Expertise
Related Experience
Philosophy Reading Group 2005-2017
The Garfield Institute, Hiram, OH
Met bi-weekly with professors of political science and other disciplines to discuss philosophical and historical literature
Presented interpretations of works of philosophy and received insight and criticism of these interpretations
Greek and Latin Reading group 2012-2017
Group of Graduate Students and Latin Teachers
Read works in Ancient Greek or Latin
Explored text not often covered in a High school as a resource for classroom.
Discussed and textbooks and instructional methods to support classroom.
Timeline
Adjunct and Teaching Assistant
University of Houston
08.2020 - Current
Teacher of English
Waco High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher of Latin
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
08.2012 - 05.2017
Teacher of Latin
Montessori Regional Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy
Lake Erie College
08.2008 - 05.2010
Director of Rayburn Sailing School
Erie Yacht Club
05.2008 - 08.2009
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Stairways Behavioral Health And Achievement Center
05.2005 - 06.2010
Ph.D., Political Science -
The University of Houston
Master of Arts, Public Policy and Administration -
Baylor University
No Degree - Classics And Philosophy
Kent State University
Latin Teaching
Westminster College
Master of Arts, Liberal Arts -
Saint John's College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -
Hiram College