TED Carris
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging and informative lesson plans that spark student interest in social studies. Uses innovative teaching methods to facilitate comprehensive understanding of historical and social concepts. Strong understanding of classroom management and curriculum development to maintain effective learning environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Golf Middle School - District 67
08.2005 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to foster student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and enhance classroom participation.
- Facilitated collaborative projects that encouraged critical thinking and teamwork among students in social studies curriculum.
- Evaluated student performance through formative assessments, providing timely feedback to guide academic improvement.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance lesson delivery and increase student engagement in historical analysis activities.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques and innovative teaching methodologies for social studies instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine interdisciplinary projects that connected social studies topics with other subject areas, enriching student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Public Relations Executive
Four Companies
07.1993 - 01.2004
- Developed targeted communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Managed media relations, fostering partnerships with journalists and influencers.
- Coordinated press releases and promotional materials to align with organizational objectives.
- Conducted market research to inform public engagement tactics and messaging approaches.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
- Organized and executed successful press events, resulting in significant media exposure and increased awareness of company initiatives.
- Coached company spokespeople on effective interview techniques, enhancing their ability to communicate key messages clearly and confidently to the media.
- Delivered measurable results by tracking and analyzing media coverage, adjusting strategies as needed based on performance data.
- Increased media coverage by developing and executing strategic public relations campaigns.
- Led successful product launches by collaborating with marketing teams to develop integrated communications plans.
- Generated positive press coverage by pitching compelling stories to national and regional media outlets.
- Built strong relationships with journalists through ongoing outreach efforts, resulting in increased opportunities for positive press coverage.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
- Conducted media training for company executives and business leaders.
- Developed and executed comprehensive PR strategies to enhance brand visibility.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with media outlets and industry influencers.
Education
Masters in Education - Social Studies Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Life Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-1993
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Behavior modeling
- Collaborative learning
- Group instruction
- Curriculum development
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Golf Middle School - District 67
08.2005 - Current
Public Relations Executive
Four Companies
07.1993 - 01.2004
Masters in Education - Social Studies Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Life Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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