Ambitious and confident leader dedicated to helping students achieve their fullest potential in Jesus Christ. Rewarding and successful teaching experience with children of all ages.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Teacher
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
Helped develop lesson plans and subject matter to engage special needs students online.
Moderator and discussion leader for Bible study and history classes geared toward Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) students.
Teacher
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo
09.2019 - 06.2022
Helped students explore an integrated Catholic curriculum with engaging, Socratic method teaching.
Participated in faculty meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) workshops.
Taught Philosophy and Literature
Substitute Teacher
Cleveland Hill and Holland Central Schools
09.2016 - 06.2019
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Teacher
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo
09.2014 - 06.2016
Taught all classes with a focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Exhorted students to become the best leaders and workers they could possibly be
Helped launch a brand new Catholic high school.
History, Literature, Debate and Current Events instructor
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
06.2008 - 08.2014
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights: What It Means To You
The Branches of Government
Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools
09.2001 - 06.2009
Kindergarten through twelfth grade experience
Acknowledged by colleagues as an outstanding substitute teacher
Developed excellent mentoring skills.
Education
Master of Science - Social Studies Education
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
2004
Bachelor of Arts - History
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
2000
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park, NY
1996
Skills
Superb classroom management
Experience with alternative and special education students
Respected by students, colleagues and administrators
Catholic and public school teaching background
Punctual, self-disciplined and hard working
Taught in urban, suburban and rural classrooms
Passionate about servant-leadership
Timeline
Online Teacher
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
Teacher
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo
09.2019 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Cleveland Hill and Holland Central Schools
09.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo
09.2014 - 06.2016
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
06.2008 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools
09.2001 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
Buffalo State College
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
Master of Science - Social Studies Education
Canisius College
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