Dynamic Educator who offers proven U.S. History, Government, Economics, Science, and Social Studies Instructional experience, and who exhibits talent in Pre-AP, Curriculum Design, Technology Integration, and Classroom Management.

  Dedicated Professional who is committed to promoting the social and academic growth and positive self-esteem of all students, who remains flexible to ensure students learning styles and abilities are addressed, and who offers a differentiated instructional approach as a STAAR-Certified disciple of the Robert Marzano and Madeline Hunter Method.

  Self-Motivated Communicator who builds meaningful relationships with students of various academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, and who engages among peers, leadership teams, and administrators.

  Collaborative Leader and M.S. in Political Science Candidate who has traveled throughout Asia, Europe, Central America, and North America, including cities of Beijing, London, Paris, Milan, Florence, Munich, Berlin, Budapest, Dachau, and Omaha Beach, as well as visiting the Great Wall, Berlin Wall, Hadrian's Wall, Tenochtitlan, Chichen Itza, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Antietam, Vicksburg, Xxxxxx Mission Trail, the Alamo, Gonzales, Goliad, Refugio, and San Jacinto.

Master of Arts in Political Science (American Politics & Government ￨ 3.95 GPA ￨ 12 / 2017) American Public University

Master of Arts in History University of Xxxxxx at Arlington

Bachelor of Business Administration University of North Xxxxxx

Standard Certification Xxxxxx Education Agency

Generalist 4^th - 8^th Grades Xxxxxx Education Agency

Social Studies Composite 8^th - 12^th Grades Xxxxxx Education Agency

STAAR Certified Xxxxxx Education Agency

AP World History Summer Institute (Region 10 Training ￨ 21 Hours) University of Xxxxxx at Arlington

TEKS and STAAR Updates 8^th - 12^th Grades

Lecture Series World Geography ￨ European / Western Civilization

  Increased DISD ACP exam pass rates for Fall Semester (2014 2015); ACD standardized exam results were: Government (Pass Rate 80%; DISD Pass Rate 63%) and Pre-AP World History (Pass Rate 89%; DISD Pass Rate 82.5%).

  Noted for performance excellence with Spring 2010 s Paraprofessional of the Six Weeks Award as voted on by peers.

  Achieved PTA recognition for Excellence in Teaching in 2009 while employed as Teacher at the Wesleyan Academe.

  Coordinated and led the Wesleyan Academe s popular annual science fair competition to continually enhance student learning, and additionally collaborated with the local library to display students Social Studies projects.

Xxxxxx High School

Teacher U.S. History ￨ U.S. Government

• Plan and present dynamic dual college credit U.S. History and Government instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate engaging and challenging lesson plans and boost student success.
• Successfully teach dual credit courses in coordination with curriculum at Trinity Valley Community College of Athens.

Seagoville High School

Teacher Pre-AP World History and Standard World History 10^th Grade ￨ Government and Economics 12^th Grade

  Spearheaded delivery of results-focused World History, Government, and Economics instruction for students preparing for college and / or workforce careers, including ensuring seamless instructional efforts by adjusting curriculum and promoting differentiated activities and / or technology to accommodate all individual learning needs.

Seagoville High School

Teacher Pre-AP World History and Regular World History 10^th Grade ￨ Government and Economics 12^th Grade

  Promoted critical thinking and high-level discussions among classroom population, including encouraging ideas regarding current events, relevant documents, engaging videos, Socratic discussion, and personal travel experience.

  Discussed students strengths / weaknesses and progress with parents, guardians, and / or administrators.

  Continually provided a student-led learning environment that wholly focused on collaboration and discovery.

De Zavala Middle School ￨ Bowie Middle School ￨ Sam Houston Middle School

Paraprofessional ￨ Permanent Substitute

  Delivered instructional excellence by facilitating solutions-driven support of classroom teachers in three Recognized Irving ISD middle schools, including coordinating creative lessons and instructional activities to achieve academic objectives and support the teacher s lesson plan, as well as actively substituting in each classroom.

Teacher Science ￨ Social Studies (4^th Grade ￨ 5^th Grade)

• Played a vital role in facilitating ongoing student success via rigorous Science and Social Studies instruction, including promoting the art of high-quality essay writing requiring a sound thesis supported by a cogent argument.

  Built and sustained mutually beneficial relationships with students, parents, teaching peers, and school administrators.

Program Coordinator Fondren Library Southern Methodist University, Dallas, XXXXXX 2003 2007

Successfully coordinated high school scholars program with research workshops.

Research Supervisor Central Library University of Xxxxxx at Arlington, Arlington, XXXXXX 2002 2003

Served as a go-to research supervisor in Social Science studies.

Investment Advisor Prudential Financial Services, Dallas, XXXXXX 1986 2001

Delivered client-specific investment advice using macro and micro economic concepts.

Transition Staff Team Member United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Dallas, XXXXXX 1993

Exhibited comprehensive knowledge of government functions which are valuable to high school civics students.

The History of Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church of Eureka, Xxxxxx, 1876-1935: Orthodox Presbyterianism in conflict with modernity. ProQuest Pub., Ann Arbor, MI., (2006)

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your school, and am confident that my broad range of professional skills, academic credentials, and industry training can help to achieve your goals. I can offer solid experience in Pre-AP and Standard U.S. History, Government, Economics, Science, and Social Studies Instruction, and am skilled in Curriculum Design, Classroom Management, Technology Integration, Differential Learning, the Robert Marzano and Madeline Hunter Method, Data / Records Management, Program Development, and Student / Parent Relations, among other areas.

To complement my background, please note that I am pursuing a rigorous M.A. in Political Science (American Politics & Government, 3.95 GPA) from the American Public University with a December 2017 graduation date. I hold an M.A. in History from the University of Xxxxxx at Arlington and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Xxxxxx. I also attained Standard, Generalist (4^th 8^th Grades), Social Studies Composite (8^th 12^th Grades), and STAAR Certifications from the Xxxxxx Education Agency.

As a forward-thinking U.S. History and U.S. Government Teacher for Xxxxxx ISD, I expertly plan and present dynamic high school instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate engaging and challenging lesson plans for dual college credit courses. I also concurrently collaborate with Trinity Valley Community College of Athens, XXXXXX to meet required curriculum objectives. [ Suggestion! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting OR DELETE THIS LINE ]. As this is just a sample of my job history, please refer to my enclosed resume for additional instructional, research, program coordination, and paraprofessional experience.

I look forward to hearing from you, as I believe the sum of these aforementioned reasons will prove me to be an incredible asset to your school. Thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

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