Teacher - Social Studies And English
Plano, Texas
Taught Social Studies and English to 6th through 8th Grade students.Highly Qualified - Student focused instruction. US History, and Texas History. World Geography, World Cultures, Civics, Current Events, the US Constitution and Economics. Writing, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Short Stories, Drama and Poetry. Co-Taught combined Humanities course. Wrote & collaborated in creating effective curricula for both Social Studies and for ELA. All curriculum met and exceeded requirements as defined by the Texas TEKS. Collaborated on the creation of Humanities and Social Studies curricula with peers from other school locations both in person and electronically. Extensive PBL (Project Based Learning) experience and expertise. Knowledgeable on "ECHO" software platform from NewTech Network.Faculty sponsor for the Student Council for 2 years.Campus Spelling Bee "Master of Ceremonies" in 2014.RTI (Response to Intervention) Faculty leadership at the Richardson/Plano Campus.Saturday school and after school tutoring, personally mentoring students requiring extra help.Provided special help, strategies and focus to students with limited or no English speaking skills.Seamlessly and successfully substituted for Middle School Math Teachers when required.Provided supplementary lessons to students in Geology and Paleontology when requested.Classes met STAAR standards during the two full years that I taught at the school.Affirmatively promoted and enforced the campus STRR culture (Safety, Trust, Respect, Responsibility) using constructive techniques for solid classroom management.Created an encouraging learning relationship with students to produce a positive educational outcome.