Richard Dansie
Teacher
Augusta,GA
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Butler High School
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for developing and implementing an innovative curriculum for high school teachers based on personal finance, sociology, and world history
- Implemented systems to teach students about self-responsibility, management, communication, and other 21st-century skills
- Used a variety of teaching methods, including collaboration, writing, projects, and scavenger hunts, but often used digital inquiry in order to have students research information about the topics they are learning about.
8th grade Georgia Studies
Jefferson County Middle School
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for developing and implementing an innovative curriculum for middle school students based on civic and historical concepts
- Developed lessons with co-teacher and other staff in order to enhance students' understanding of the different fields of social studies, i.e
- History, political science, geography, and economics
- Helped to develop a multi-subject steam lesson on the availability of local energy resources and the profitability of developing said energy companies in the local area
- Participated in an over the summer training course to help identify methods of curbing learning gaps in students due to COVID-19.
Local At will Tutor
10.2020 - Current
- Worked with local students to complete Google Classroom assignments when students were learning from home due to the pandemic as well as helping students transition back to more standard/hybrid classroom experience dependent on the time and the county policy
- Helped to develop students both academically and socially by not only covering different subjects where said students were struggling but as well as teaching life skills key to leading a successful life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Augusta University
Augusta, GASkills
Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, use of Smart Boards, Google Classroom, Nearpod, Flocabulary, Quizizz, NewsEla
Proficiency with Infinite Classroom and Powerteacher
Some fluency in Spanish
Mild familiarity with technical setup and basic computer management skills
Project-based learning
Student Engagement
Classroom Management
Discussion Facilitation
Organizational abilities
Verbal and written communication
Faculty Collaboration
Program Planning
Affiliations
Professional Association of Georgia Educators, 06/2019, present
Related Experience
- Butler High School, Social Studies Teacher, 07/2023, present, Responsible for developing and implementing an innovative curriculum for highschool teachers based on personal finance, sociology, and world history. Implemented systems to teach students about self responsibility, management, communication and other 21st century skills. Used a variety of teaching methods, including collaboration, writing, projects, and scavenger hunts but often used digital inquiry in order to have students research information about the topics they are learning about.
- Jefferson County Middle School, 8th grade Georgia Studies, Stapleton, GA, 07/2021, 05/2023, Responsible for developing and implementing an innovative curriculum for middle school students based on civic and historical concepts. Developed lessons with co-teacher and other staff in order to enhance students' understanding of the different fields of social studies, i.e. history, political science, geography and economics. Helped to develop a multi subject steam lesson on the availability of local energy resources and the profitability of developing said energy companies in the local area. Participated in a over the summer training course to help identify methods of curbing learnings gaps in students due to COVID 19.
References
- Alaina Smith, Grovetown Highschool, U.S History and A.P.U.S History Instructor, aismith@ccboe.net
- Lueisha Dixon, Richmond County Technical Magnet School, 8th Grade Ga Studies teacher, DixonLu@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
- Rebbeca Argoe, Jefferson County Middle School, Assistant Principal, ArgoeR@jefferson.k12.ga.us
Certification
Licensed [Secondary Social Studies ] - [2021-2026]
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Butler High School
07.2021 - Current
8th grade Georgia Studies
Jefferson County Middle School
07.2021 - Current
Local At will Tutor
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Augusta University