Zachary Norensberg
Brooklyn
Summary
Third-year social studies teacher with expertise in diverse subjects and curricula, including Modern World Military History, Global 9-10, English 9, and American History. Committed to fostering educational inclusivity and enhancing student engagement. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet varied learning needs within a diverse school community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global 10 Teacher
School of Youth and Community Development
The Bronx
08.2025 - Current
- Created and designed a new curriculum aligned with the Global 10 Regents exam, to better assist our 10th grade cohort in raising their passing rates.
- Employed and engaged with a diverse curriculum rooted in 21st century thinking skills that students can practice and deploy in their everyday lives.
- Tailored my instruction to include all students, using forward-thinking lessons that employed critical thinking practices.
Assistant Pitching Coach
Casual Baseball Club
The Bronx
04.2024 - Current
- Worked with and on team pitchers to maximize players health and velocity.
- Non-profit focused on developing and fostering a larger baseball playing community in The Bronx.
American History Teacher
Yeshiva Darchei Eres
Brooklyn
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed and created an engaging American History curriculum framework, and successfully deployed and used it throughout the school year.
- Implemented a SMART goal system to be used by my entire grade, which was a major success.
- Taught reading comprehension, critical thinking, and "student-first" based lessons.
Bronx District 10 LGBTQIA+ Liaison
New York City Department Of Education
The Bronx
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Organized inclusive and diverse LGBTQIA+ events and attended PDs to build and foster community in our school's community.
- Coordinated communication between schools and community organizations.
- Provided support for special projects and initiatives within the department.
Social Studies/ELA Teacher
Schuylerville Preparatory High School
The Bronx
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Created and designed a new NYCPS class "Modern World Military History," centered around the social and cultural impact of warfare on global societies since 1860 C.E.
- Employed and engaged with HMH lessons and curriculum to fully maximize student potential.
- Created exciting and engaging lessons in accordance with New Visions and the NYS Scope and Sequence.
- Tailored my instruction to include all students, using forward-thinking lessons that employed critical thinking practices.
Junior Researcher
Brooklyn College
Istanbul
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported the process of literature review and background investigation by contributing to the compilation of relevant sources.
- Collected and assessed data for multiple research projects.
Education
M.A. - WWII Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona12.2025
B.A. - Secondary Education and History
Brooklyn College
New York City06.2024
A.A. - Educational Psychology
Kingsborough
New York City08.2022
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Data analysis
- Inclusive education
- Effective communication
Extracurricular Activities
09/01/24, 06/30/25, Bronx District 10 LGBTQIA+ Liaison, The Bronx, New York, Organized inclusive and diverse LGBTQIA+ events and attended PDs to build and foster community in our school's community. 04/01/24, Present, Assistant Pitching Coach, Casual Baseball Club, The Bronx, New York, Non-profit focused on developing and fostering a larger baseball playing community in The Bronx., Worked with and on team pitchers to maximize players health and velocity.
Certification
New York City Secondary Education Certified teacher
Timeline
Global 10 Teacher
School of Youth and Community Development
08.2025 - Current
Bronx District 10 LGBTQIA+ Liaison
New York City Department Of Education
09.2024 - 06.2025
Social Studies/ELA Teacher
Schuylerville Preparatory High School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Pitching Coach
Casual Baseball Club
04.2024 - Current
American History Teacher
Yeshiva Darchei Eres
11.2023 - 07.2025
Junior Researcher
Brooklyn College
05.2023 - 07.2023
M.A. - WWII Studies
Arizona State University
B.A. - Secondary Education and History
Brooklyn College
A.A. - Educational Psychology
Kingsborough