Educator

Brandon Turner

*** *. ******** ***. *** #*** Glendale, CA 91204 ********************@*****.*** 818-***-****

Professional Experience

Social Studies Instructor Hamilton High School - LA, CA Nov. 2005 – Jan. 2013

I instructed 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in US History, World History, Government and Economics.

• Created and maintained a supportive and dynamic learning environment

• Encouraged positive debate and open discussion in classroom and beyond

• Facilitated intellectual progress and student development through creative projects

• Focused on the development of critical and creative thinking through analysis, evaluation and action

• Aware of diverse background of students and adjusted teaching methods to individual needs

• Managed large student groups (40-45+ per class) in lecture environments

• Supervised conduct and resolved conflicts through moderation

• Developed new curriculum and individual student achievement initiatives through discussion with peers

• Prepared long and short term lesson plans independently with goals of both students and State in mind

• Maintained healthy relationships with all teaching and non-teaching staff as well as students

• Planned, evaluated and graded tests and assignments challenging students to set goals for success

• Encouraged students to further their education beyond high school, offering guidance and support

AVID Program Coordinator Hamilton High School - LA, CA Sept. 2009 – June 2010

The AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is designed to aid college bound students from

disadvantaged backgrounds through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

• Moderated student discussions using the Socratic Seminar method to develop deductive reasoning skills

• Taught/reinforced the Cornell note taking style to emphasize organization and relevancy of study notes

• Developed students core critical thinking and writing skills through essays and skills exercises

• Focused on collaborative learning to encourage students to take responsibility for their own education

• Emphasized the need to “ask, explore and answer” questions to be actively involved with ideas

• Governed student group and individual behaviors and resolved any conflicts through moderation

• Interacted with students as a tutor/coach rather than a teacher to develop independent thinking skills

AVID Program Co-Coordinator Hamilton High School - LA, CA Sept. 2008 – June 2009

• Partnered with the current AVID Coordinator implementing previous program bullet points above

• Assisted with preparation for annual AVID program certification and evaluation

• Demonstrated to in classroom observers that AVID methodology was being followed

Dialysis Technician Crescent Heights Dialysis Center - LA, CA July 2001 – Nov. 2005

• Maintained patients undergoing hemodialysis for clearing toxins from the blood

• Prepared patients for treatment, monitored process and reinforced proper aftercare till next appointment

• Counseled and advised patients on medical condition as well as offered emotional outlet

• Focused on maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere in a high stress environment

Education/Additional Skills

California State University Los Angeles Teaching Credential – Social Studies – San Francisco, CA 2005

San Francisco State University B.A Theater Performance – San Francisco, CA 1998

California State University Sacramento B.A History – Sacramento, CA 1990

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Easy Grade Pro, Social

Media, etc.

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