THOMAS MUNN
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with 25 years experience educating students. Imphasis on global and American politics, government, ideals and cultural heritage. Focused student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Developing concepts of government, civics, current events, geography, and history, Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Collaborates with cohorts to build and improve curriculum geared to building 21st century citizens.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Composite Social Studies 6-12
Copperas Cove Independent School District
07.1999 - Current
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lubbock ISD
01.1995 - 05.1998
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Served in three long term (4 month or longer) posts. Spring of 96, All of 96/97 and 97/98 Grades 7-9 Social studies and coaching.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1996
Skills
- Human and Physical Geography
- Government and Civics
- U S History
- Classroom Management
- Chaperoning Events
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
TEA composite Social studies 6-12 lifetime certification.
Timeline
Teacher Composite Social Studies 6-12
Copperas Cove Independent School District
07.1999 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lubbock ISD
01.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas Tech University
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