Vicki Challenger
Olmsted Twp,OH
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in [Area of expertise]. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to over [Number] students. 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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher/Gifted Teacher for Math and
Beachwood School District
07.2002 - Current
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Managed extracurricular activities as A Scholars Advisory for 4th and 5th grade students. Fostering a passion for social studies beyond the classroom setting.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance and support in the development of effective teaching practices.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the school community by organizing events like multicultural nights, celebrating diversity among students and staff members alike.
Education
Gifted Intervention Specialist K-12 - Gifted Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2012
Master of Science - Education Administration
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio05.1995
Skills
- Physical geography
- Classroom Management
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Behavior Modeling
- Leadership Development
- [Language] Fluency
- Student needs assessment
Affiliations
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher/Gifted Teacher for Math and
Beachwood School District
07.2002 - Current
Gifted Intervention Specialist K-12 - Gifted Education
Cleveland State University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cleveland State University
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