Stephen Kloser
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Licensed teacher with experience teaching history in a public and private school setting. Experienced professional with demonstrated abilities in leadership, guiding individualized instruction, collaborating with a team of colleagues, and fostering a productive and engaging learning environment for students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade History Teacher and 8th Grade Chair
Whitefield Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Create new unit plans and standards for the 8th grade World Geography and Cultures class
- Partner with parents as a liaison to advocate for student growth and success
- Sponsor extracurricular activities as 8th Grade Boys Basketball and 8th Grade Boys Baseball coach
- Work with team members to develop a plan for retention of current staff members and to develop a schedule that best suits the needs of high school and middle school students
- Utilize diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities.
6th and 8th Grade History Teacher
Summerour Middle School
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Cubiculum Lead for History Department and 8th Grade Chair for cross-curricular subjects
- Created lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and assist students in preparing for assessments
- Differentiated instruction with engaging strategies to reach all levels of students including Gifted, ESOL, and SPED
- Met with parents and community leaders to maintain a classroom that is culturally responsive
- Worked with a team of colleagues to create common assessments that are aligned with county standards
- Sponsored extracurricular activities as Head Boys Basketball Coach and past Student Council advisor
Staff Associate
Young Life
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed ministry in six high schools and six middle schools alongside a team of colleagues
- Supervised over 40 volunteer leaders
- Planned and executed fundraising events and trips for high school and middle school students
- Maintained relationships with members of the community including personal donors, corporate sponsors, and board members
- Served as a mentor to students involved in the ministry in local middle schools and high schools
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Secondary Education
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2017
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- School Programs
- Historical Analysis
Certification
- I5T - History (6-12)
- I5T - ESOL (P-12)
Timeline
8th Grade History Teacher and 8th Grade Chair
Whitefield Academy
07.2023 - Current
6th and 8th Grade History Teacher
Summerour Middle School
07.2020 - 07.2023
Staff Associate
Young Life
07.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Georgia
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Secondary Education
Georgia College and State University