Teaching Experience

More than 12 years of experience teaching social studies at the middle and high school levels.

Social Studies Teacher, Timberlane Middle School

November 2015- March 2016, September 2016-June 2018 *Leave of Absence Position*

Led four 6th grade Social Studies Classes in a two-year leave of absence assignment (2016-2018)
Led four 8th grade social studies classes during a mid-year medical leave position during the 2015-2016 school year.
Engaged students and promoted active learning and with the use of one-to-one technology, blended learning, inquiry based learning, differentiated instruction and cooperative learning.
Created a 21st century classroom with the use of Web 2.0 applications, OnCourse Classroom, Edmodo, and G Suite.
Collaboratively working with Social Studies PLC members to improve our pedagogy.
Team-teaching inclusion classes in conjunction with a Special Education teachers and modifying instruction and assessments per student IEPs and 504 plans.

Social Studies Teacher, Lawrence Middle School

March 2015-November 2015, April 2016- May 2016 * Leave of Absence Position*

Opened the 2015-2016 school year for a teacher on maternity leave and replaced another teacher on medical leave.
Assumed the role of Social Studies teacher mid-year, leading five 8th grade classes and completing the 2014-2015 school year.
Incorporated the latest technologies into instruction including Google Classroom, Docs and Earth, to promote 21st century skills.
Team-taught an inclusion classes in conjunction with a Special Education teachers and modified instruction and assessment per student IEPs and 504 plans.
Engaged students and promoted active learning and higher order thinking skills with the using cooperative learning and differentiated instruction.
Executed lesson plans in accordance with New Jersey, and Common Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Social Studies Teacher, Pemberton Township School District

September 2004-June 2013

Tenured teacher who led honors and academic World and American History classes at both the middle and high school levels in this multicultural and economically disadvantaged former Abbott District.
Worked with teams of teachers to promote the nurturing and success of our common students in small learning communities.
Team-taught inclusion classes in conjunction with Special Education teachers and modified instruction and assessment per IEPs and 504 plans.
Engaged students and promoting active learning and higher order thinking skills, with the use primary and secondary sources, differentiated instruction, student-centered cooperative learning, peer teaching, and various AVID techniques.
Incorporated the latest technologies into instruction including Google Earth, Smartboard, and Microsoft Office to promote 21st century skills.
Designed and executed curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with district, New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Participated in the Victory Academy alternative school program for at risk students who were unable to succeed within the general middle school population.
Advised the C.M.R. Scholarship Fund / Talent and Fashion Show (2004-2005) and the student Model Congress (2008-2009).
Participated in the 21^StCentury afterschool program, leading homework sessions, provided tutoring and mentoring, and facilitated two fun learning activity sessions.
Participated in the 2006 and 2007 Freshman Crash course through DRENK Behavioral Health at Pemberton Township High School.
Incorporated the latest technologies in every aspect of learning.

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