Evan Younger

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EDUCATION

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC                                                          December 2024

Master of Arts in History with a Concentration in Teaching                                                        

Major: History & Social Studies Education            

GPA: 3.83

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching – Caldwell Applied Science Academy                            August 2023 – Present

·       Planned lessons that align with the North Carolina State Standards

·       Taught lessons with clear guidelines while considering specific learning objectives

Teaching Experience – Ashe County Early College                            February 2023 – May 2023

Teaching Experience – Hibriten High School                         October 2022 – December 2022

·       Observed and demonstrated effective teaching strategies and techniques

·       Shadowed a high school history teacher to prepare for future students 

Professional Development:

“Opium Slavery:” Civil War Veterans and Opiate Addiction

Martin Luther King Dinner & Dialogue

Historical Perspectives on the Russian War in Ukraine

“An Environmental History of the Civil War”

HONORS/AWARDS

Kappa Delta Pi, Appalachian State University                                      September 2022 – Present

National Honors Society in Education

Member

·       Attended meetings with enthusiasm to create connections within the fraternity

·       Participated in service opportunities to build relationships and give back to the community

Phi Alpha Theta, Appalachian State University                                    November 2022 – Present

National History Honors Society

Member

·       Maintained an exceptional grade point average to meet membership requirements

·       Participated in membership activities that involved giving back to the community

CERTIFICATIONS

Youth Mental Health First Aid                                                              September 2023 – Present

·       Achieved skills needed to provide help to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge

LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT

Taylor Springs Baptist Church, Union Grove, NC                                         July 2019, 2021, 2022

Vacation Bible School Teacher                                                                                               

·       Educated a group of peers on biblical principles using a created lesson plan

·       Created and instructed activities to encourage group participation in a classroom setting

·       Used time management skills to adequately complete lessons within an allotted time

WORK EXPERIENCE

Autobell Car Wash, Statesville, NC                                                            April 2018 - Present

Cashier/Laborer                                                                                        

·       Provided excellent customer service while handling financial exchanges

·       Communicated effectively with employees to provide quick and efficient car detailing

·       Completed car detailing while following a designated protocol

South River Baptist Church, Statesville, NC                                       May 2023 – August 2023

Summer Camp Counselor

·       Monitored young people as they were exposed to biblical principles

·       Led a group of young people on informational field trips

·       Designed and participated in activities for young people to enjoy