Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Morenci Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Supported, challenged and encouraged linguistically diverse students and those with Individualized Education Plans.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.
Deployed multiple student data sources, regularly assessed student progress, modified instruction and continuously improved student learning.
Communicated and collaborated with parents, built positive relationships and fostered student success and achievement together.
Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Junior High School Social Studies Teacher
Duncan Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Duncan Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Doctor Of Education - Performance Improvement Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts - History Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2019
Skills
Arizona Education Standards
Academic Record Keeping
Student Engagement
Positive Interactions
Behavior Management Techniques
Evaluate Assignments
Google Slides
Educational Settings
Social Studies Teaching
Group Instruction
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Morenci Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Junior High School Social Studies Teacher
Duncan Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Duncan Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
Doctor Of Education - Performance Improvement Leadership