Industrious educator with over 35 years of solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Social Studies
Paterson Board Of Education
Paterson, NJ
09.1985 - Current
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Thiel College
Greenville, PA
05.1979
Skills
Social studies
Classroom management
Test preparation
Group Instruction
Lesson plan implementation
Organizational abilities
Certification
Teacher of Social Studies K-12 (Pennsylvania and New Jersey)