Chris Beichner Email & Phone Number

An experienced teacher leader with a ten year track record of measurable student success. Taught Standard and Honors level Civics and Economics and A.P. Government courses to 10th and 12th gradersRaised Civics and Economics End of Course scores by 18% during my tenure at Roanoke Rapids. Chosen to serve as Lead Teacher for department Professional Learning Communities; Implemented department wide student growth tracking spreadsheet.Led implementation of Common Core standards for Civics and Economics during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years, including creating a new district-wide Pacing Guide and Unit Plans. 2008 – 2012 RRHS Gilder Lehrman Program Director - Managed a $10,000/yr. budget.  Through aggressive marketing and close work with participating teachers and administration, increased student participation in program by greater than 100% from the 2008 – 2009 school year through the 2012 – 2013 school year.  Set goal and successfully achieved significantly improved Advanced Placement U.S. History and A.P. U.S. Government & Politics scores during this period.Responsible for compiling program-wide data and submitting yearly program plan. Planned, facilitated and implemented up to eighteen yearly program field trips. Arranged for outside speakers, including local judges, attorneys, bankers, and a professor from North Carolina State University to speak with various classes.