Rob Motz
Canton
Summary
To secure a teaching position where I can use my teaching, work and life experiences to help kids become fully actualized citizens who will positively affect their family, their workplace and their communities.
Professional educator equipped to foster deep understanding of social studies. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles while promoting critical thinking and historical analysis. Strong collaborative skills ensure effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Known for delivering measurable results and fostering supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Hoover High School
08.2022 - Current
- Helped to create common assessments to compare HQSD and foster ACT preparation
- Served on district CARE Team
- Presented professional development on Making Student Learning Visible.
- Exceeded state and national AP Scores for AP Government and Politics by 20%
- Named "Vital Viking" by students in December of 2023
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
Social Studies Teacher
Marlington High School
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Created student-centered instruction and activities to foster critical thinking skills.
- Served on district Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team
- Worked with administration to implement Universal Design for Learning practices, including leading professional development.
CCP Instructor - American Politics and Government
Kent State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided instruction covering the structure and function of American government.
- Instruction focused on critical analysis of modern conflicts in politics and government to foster critical thinking.
- Ensured a student-centered and conversation driven classroom environment.
Social Studies Teacher
Salem High School
08.2010 - 06.2019
- Successfully aided students in preparing for OGT, AIR and Advanced Placement tests (90%+ passage rate for my students on the social studies portion of the OGT, 70%+ for AP US History, AP Government & AP Psychology.)
- Launched AP Psychology course for 2012/13 school year, AP Government 2015/16 and AP World 2017/18; completed College Board audit and aligned instruction to the College Board curriculum.
- Developed curriculum for courses in Sociology and Psychology designed to prepare students for real world application and college level work in similar courses.
- Participated in various professional development opportunities, including Principal’s Book Club, AP Annual Conference, Building Learning Communities Conference, ASCD Conference and Google Conference. Worked directly with administration to help other teachers apply instructional technology and methods from these conferences.
- Worked with administration and other teachers to implement 1:1 technology program, Google classroom, and IlluminatEd assessment tools.
- Served on the Building Leadership Team tasked with the goal of implementing new SLO and formative / summative assessment guidelines.
- Named as a Columbiana County “STAR Educator” in 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019
Education
CCP Certification - Political Science
Kent State University
08.2021
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Ashland University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Minor in History
The University of Akron
05.2010
Skills
- Retired sub-par semi professional runner
- Can juggle if there are no distractions
- Dog person, unless you like cats morethen cats
Certification
AYA Integrated Social Studies 7-12
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Hoover High School
08.2022 - Current
CCP Instructor - American Politics and Government
Kent State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Social Studies Teacher
Marlington High School
07.2019 - 07.2022
Social Studies Teacher
Salem High School
08.2010 - 06.2019
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Ashland University
CCP Certification - Political Science
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Minor in History
The University of Akron
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