7Th & 8Th Grade English And Social Studies Teacher
Pickerington, Ohio
• Expertly planned lessons in accordance with state curriculum standards for both English Language Arts and Social Studies, incorporating over 50 formative diagnostic and summative assessments to effectively measure student learning and progress.• Created and implemented a Life Skills program for Jr. High students that revolved around expressing assertiveness, making decisions, coping with anger, and other social-emotional learning activities. • Adeptly differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of over 200 students, demonstrating a deep understanding of individual student strengths and weaknesses.•Coordinated with the Jr. High and Middle School Technology Coordinator to create a new digital curriculum within our 5th-8th grade classrooms.•Implemented and helped coach teachers with multiple technology programs.•Created curriculum maps, assessments, learning objectives, and activities to align with state and common core standards. •Construct instructional tools that engage students by showing the relationship between English, Social Studies, Social Justice curriculum, and everyday life. •Measured student achievement of objectives by pinpointing student’s strengths and knowledge gaps at the sub-skill level. •Elected representative for the Faculty Leadership Team, communicating the views and concerns of over 50 faculty members demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills.•Researched curriculum and instructional design to construct programs to best serve the needs of students and other subject areas (e-learning, Instructor-led training, self-study, and hybrid programs). •Provided technical assistance to fellow teachers using Google Suite, Microsoft, and other educational tools.