Stephanie Velasquez
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Granbury ,TX
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.
- Enthusiastic Social Studies teacher dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics.
- 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.
- To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
North Crowley High School
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2015 - Current
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Secretary
Baylor All Saints Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2004 - 08.2015
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Kept office equipment operating by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and coordinating repairs.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment or verbal direction.
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History - Minor in African American Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 09.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Classroom management
Lesson plan implementation
Test preparation
Group Instruction
Safety awareness
IEP understanding
Secondary education
Organizational abilities
Social studies
Verbal and written communication
School district guidelines comprehension
Citizenship promotion
Literacy skills
Quality education
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
North Crowley High School
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History - Minor in African American Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
09.2011 - 06.2015
Secretary
Baylor All Saints Hospital
03.2004 - 08.2015