Rusty Roberson Email & Phone Number

Wilkesboro, Nc, Us

Flat Rock, North Carolina, United States

I am an online adjunct instructor for Blue Ridge Community College. I teach American History I (HIS 131-201) and American History II (HIS 132-201).

Mt. Airy, North Carolina

I am currently teaching AP United States History (APUSH) that's integrated with an honors American history course. I am also teaching a standard American history course along with ENG 2 (Composition and European Literature). In addition to these core courses, I am teaching several different electives. I serve on the School Improvement Team, and am the student government coordinator.Courses Taught or Currently Teaching:*AP United States history (current)*Honors and… Show more I am currently teaching AP United States History (APUSH) that's integrated with an honors American history course. I am also teaching a standard American history course along with ENG 2 (Composition and European Literature). In addition to these core courses, I am teaching several different electives. I serve on the School Improvement Team, and am the student government coordinator.Courses Taught or Currently Teaching:*AP United States history (current)*Honors and standard European history*Honors and standard Composition and European literature (ENG 2) from the fall of Rome to the Enlightenment *Of Hobbits and Heroes (elective)*Narnia (Elective)*Sonkers, Stories, and Songs (elective)*Appalachian Studies (elective)*Till We Have Faces and the Myth of Psyche (elective)*Faculty coordinator of MCA's student government (current)*Honors and standard United States history teacher*Honors and Standard Senior Research Program/Capstone course *Honors and Standard English III (11th grade) *Advising students in both formal and informal settings*Role as mentor new teachers as part of MCA's mentoring program*Member of the School Improvement Team for several years*Served as Dean of Students Show less

Mt. Airy, Nc

*Worked with students and teachers to ensure that MCA maintains and enriches its tradition of academic excellence and character formation along with its culture of pursuing virtue and wisdom. *Organized student government for the Upper School*Coordinator for MCA's Internship Program

AP Reader for the AP United States History exam through ETS. I have been a Reader both in person (Louisville, Ky) and online. This position lasts for a week (can be a bit longer) in the summertime.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The Career Pathways Advisor:* Expanded existing career-management and traditional career counseling services in Charlotte/Mecklenburg schools* Established and/or strengthened business and education partnerships in the Charlotte area* Informed students, families, school counselors, and businesses of available opportunities for internships and work-based learning opportunities* Tracked and analyzed student, school-wide, and business partner participation data* Built… Show more The Career Pathways Advisor:* Expanded existing career-management and traditional career counseling services in Charlotte/Mecklenburg schools* Established and/or strengthened business and education partnerships in the Charlotte area* Informed students, families, school counselors, and businesses of available opportunities for internships and work-based learning opportunities* Tracked and analyzed student, school-wide, and business partner participation data* Built relationships and maintains regular communication with school administrators, teachers, Career Development Coordinators, and district-level Career and Technical Education staff* Delivered public presentations in order to raise awareness about the Career Pathways Program and encourage community and business involvement* Assisted with MeckEd community engagement programming, community relations efforts, and donor relations Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

*Taught an upper-level course in World History that examines the foundations and development of the modern world from a global perspective/framework*Duties included lectures as well as interactive activities with students that prioritize active learning both in and out of the classroom. Other components of the class included office hours alongside assessments that emphasize student growth and development in historical research, writing, analysis, dialogue, and collaboration.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

*Worked on documentary projects related both to Jamestown and more generally to colonial America within the context of the Atlantic world*Projects included advising, writing, editing, and on-camera commentary*Twig is an award winning digital education company that provides short films and written resources tosecondary schools worldwide

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

*As postdoctoral fellow, I conducted research that extended my dissertation. I presented my research at the Fellows Forum in Edinburgh (2012).*Lecturer for the American history survey course at the University of Edinburgh (2012)*Seminar leader for undergraduate American history courses (2009-2012)*Evaluated student essays, held office hours, collaborated with students, colleagues, faculty members, and administrators (2009-2012)

Low Gap, North Carolina

*Head teacher (received 5-year teaching certification for secondary education)*Worked with local school districts, teachers and administrators as well as social service and criminal justice departments to arrange educational treatment plans for each client's particular needs*Wrote curriculum that was standard-based, student-centered, interdisciplinary, and experiential*Taught and tutored students in a wilderness therapeutic environment

The Bronx, New York

*NYC Teaching Fellow (received permanent certification for secondary education)*Worked in a hard-to-staff school in The Bronx where I wrote curriculum, taught, and performed evaluative methods for state testing and preparation*Taught honors Literacy and Social Studies and collaborated with New York City arts-based program for a more integrated learning opportunities in the classroom*Founded a school newspaper

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

*McMillan Scholar at the University of Edinburgh *Awarded a Gilder Lehrman Residential Research fellowship at Colonial Williamsburg.

Master Of Science (M.S.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: New York City Teaching Fellow

Master Of Arts (M.A.), American History (United States) With European History Minor

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta (History honor society)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Ba: History And English

Activities and Societies: College basketball (league-wide recognition as a scholar-athlete)