Your Name
Summary
Dedicated high school teacher with more than 15 years of experience. Committed to acting not only as a teacher but as a mentor to my students. Ability to listen to students’ and parents’ concerns and find solutions that ensure students are learning to the best of their abilities. Adept in a range of teaching methods and able to establish clear objectives for my classrooms.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, NM
09.2011 - Current
- Implement unique teaching methods such as putting on plays or writing musicals to teach students about world history.
- Prepare materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade the performance of 40 students.
- Host three study groups for an average of 15 students twice per month.
- Integrate technology into 50% of daily lesson plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Middle School Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, NM
09.2006 - 09.2011
- Engaged students in lively discussions to teach them American history as well as to help them gain the confidence to speak up and have their own opinions in class.
- Created trivia games and cooperation-based projects to help 60 students learn history as well as get to know other students and learn to work well in teams.
- Met with parents and students to discuss how students could improve their study and testing skills, improving academic progress by 45%.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Elementary School Teacher
Coral Community Charter School
Albuquerque, NM
09.2001 - 09.2006
- Designed games and worksheet packets to teach fourth graders about the history of their state in a fun and engaging manner.
- Planned and hosted three field trips per semester to local and state historical monuments to get a hands-on look at the state’s history.
- Hosted a history day in which students dressed up as their favorite person from the state’s history and taught other grades about their character’s contribution to society, improving students' participation by 25%.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to the next grade level.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMBachelor of Science - Secondary Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMPrerequisite coursework in elementary education -
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Instructional strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Curriculum development
- MS Office, Blackboard, Moodle
- Technology integration
- Organization
- Teamwork
Research Experience
- Developed research statements and ran surveys and interviews as a research assistant in "Teaching History Today" (2018) College of Education, The University of New Mexico
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations in “Education; Opportunities and Challenges” (2016) College of Education, The University of New Mexico
Conference Presentations
- Education and the New Student, Education Summit - (2021)
- Schools Safety and Security - (2019)
- Teaching Evolution: From the Classics to the 21st Century - (2017)
Conference Attendance
- NMSBA Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM - (2022)
- New Mexico Technology in Education Conference, Albuquerque, NM - (2022)
- The Teaching History Conference - (2021)
- Teaching History Conference UCLA, Los Angeles, CA - (2021)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) - (2019)
- National Council for History Education - (2018)
- National Education Association New Mexico - (2017)
Certifications and Licenses
- New Mexico Teaching licensure, Secondary Education Level III - (Updated 2021)
- CPR / First Aid Certification, National CPR Foundation - (2018)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Skilled instructor who uses a wide variety of teaching methods to make learning fun and keep students of all ages engaged in the learning process.
- Excellent at discerning when a student is having issues but not speaking up, making it easier to speak with the student and work to find a solution to any problem.
- Active learner who understands how new information affects my lesson plan and knows how to incorporate new information into existing plans.
- Skilled at oral expression and comprehension to communicate clearly and understand when my students are speaking.
- Organized yet creative thinker who can develop goals, write lesson plans, gather supplies and implement plans in a fun and positive environment.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Hobbies and Interests
I have been coaching Little League since I began teaching in 2001. In addition, I coach junior varsity soccer and volunteer as a tutor after school. In my free time, I enjoy history museums, music and spending time with my wife and son.
Timeline
High School Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
09.2006 - 09.2011
Elementary School Teacher
Coral Community Charter School
09.2001 - 09.2006
Master of Arts - Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
New Mexico State University
Prerequisite coursework in elementary education -
The University of New Mexico