Zachary Yelson

Dedicated Social Studies Educator with 9 years of extensive experience in inspiring and empowering students through dynamic and student-centered teaching methodologies. Committed to cultivating a deep understanding of social, historical, and civic issues while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. Adept at creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments that encourage critical thinking, curiosity, and active civic participation.

• Secondary Social Studies Certification, 2015
• Special Education 7-12 Certification, 2019

• Mastery Charter High School-Pickett Campus, Philadelphia, PA, Social Studies Content Lead, 08/2021, Present, Facilitate Professional Developments for the social studies department at Pickett, Conduct meetings with other teachers to help meet their instructional goals, Provide exemplars for student centered and project based learning for history department
• Mastery Charter High School-Pickett Campus, Philadelphia, PA, Government Content Lead, 08/2020, Present, Facilitate Government Professional Developments, provide lesson materials weekly for all Government teachers, support teachers in implementing curriculum and project based learning into everyday lessons
• Summer School SMT, Philadelphia, PA, 06/2017, 2018, Observed, gave written, oral, and real time feedback to new TFA teachers, Modeled instructional and techniques and classroom management skills for teachers on caseload
• Basketball Coach, Philadelphia, PA, 10/2017, 2019, Mentor middle school boys using basketball as a tool to build teamwork, academic focus, and physical skills, Plan and execute practices in preparation for games and playoff competitions, Selected to coach All-Star game of team composed of Philadelphia middle school boy all stars