Steven Walton
SUTHERLIN,VA
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Social Studies
Danville Virginia Public Schools
Danville, Virginia
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
Teacher - Social Studies
Caswell County North Carolina Public Schools
Yanceyville, NC
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Real Estate Agent
Prime Properties Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Teacher - Social Studies
Pittsylvania County Virginia Public Schools
Chatham, VA
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History And Political Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.1985
Skills
- Classroom management
- Social studies
- Human geography
- Discipline
- Safety awareness
- Creative problem solving
- IEP understanding
- Secondary education
- Physical geography
- Test preparation
- K-12 education
- Lesson plan implementation
- Group Instruction
- Learner assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- SMART Board aptitude
- Classroom technology
Certification
- Licensed [Secondary Education
- Social Studies: Grades 6-12 License
- Advanced Placement for Virginia/US History - Training
Timeline
Teacher - Social Studies
Danville Virginia Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Teacher - Social Studies
Caswell County North Carolina Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2016
Real Estate Agent
Prime Properties Of The Desert
08.2011 - 05.2014
Teacher - Social Studies
Pittsylvania County Virginia Public Schools
08.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - History And Political Science
James Madison University