High School Assistant

Elijah Sanders

**** ******** *****, **. ******, IN 47620

Phone: 812-***-**** ? E-mail: ***********@*****.***

PROFILE

Indiana certified teacher with a passion of developing responsible citizens

in middle and high school U.S. history, historical perspectives,

government, and psychology courses. Interested in pursuing leadership roles

in student government, community service programs, and as a swim coach to

further student's civic development. Strengths include strong leadership

and research skills, ability to communicate well, both orally and written,

with others and ability to adapt to new and changing environments.

EDUCATION

B.A. History GPA: 3.28/ 4.0

May 2010

Minor: Psychology

Area of Concentration: Secondary Education

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN

Awards: Theodore G. Gronert Scholarship - awarded for outstanding research

in the study of American History

Coursework: History Research Seminar, Philosophy and Craft of

Historiography, Craft and Theory World History, Research Methods and

Statistics I, Reasoning and Advocacy, Principles and Methods for Teaching

Adolescents

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

11 weeks Experience Student Teaching

Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Indiana

Fall 2010

. Developed curriculum in 3 Geography and History of the World courses

that included modifying lesson plans, assignments, and tests for 2-5

students with Individual Education Plans in each course.

. Taught 3 U.S. History courses modifying plans, assignments, and tests

to improve 5 ESL student's success

. Developed diverse and creative curriculum lesson plans that required

students to write and reflect about the role of each individuals civic

duty in a variety of national, cultural, political, and social

structures

6th Grade Teachers Assistant

Summer 2008

St. Clements and St. James Primary School, London, England

. Tutored children from urban, low-income homes increasing their

involvement in the classroom and school

. Taught Literacy and Math in small groups that improved communication

skills when instructing students

. Small school experience developed communication skills that value

collaboration between teachers, administrators, and staff.

2 Week Teaching Experience for Teaching Adolescents in High School Course

Fall 2008

Crawfordsville High School, Crawfordsville, Indiana

. Developed instruction skills outside of practiced content area through

teaching one economic course

. Enhanced commitment to life long learning through in depth reflection

of the successes and shortcomings of instructional practices, lesson

plans, assignments, quizzes and tests

. Developed classroom management skills and strategies for urban

classrooms through observations in Chicago Public School, Benito

Juarez High School, to meet course requirements

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. ResCare Support Associate, worked in a supportive living environment

to aid the mentally and developmentally disabled to live more

independent and fulfilling lives

. President, College Mentors for Kids, Chapter representative

responsible for communication with CMFK headquarters about chapter

budget and program development. Organized staff to plan weekly

meetings and semester field trips to Indianapolis. Expanded membership

from 10 Little Buddies to 40.

. Montgomery County Historical Society Research Intern, responsible for

giving tours in mid-19th century home own by Indiana Governor and U.S.

Senator Henry Lane. Researched, in depth, 19th century American life

and politics through the life of Lane

. Record Holder Distance Swimmer, Broke school records in 500, 1000, and

1650 freestyle and awarded 2 years All-Conference. 2008 Some Little

Giant award recipient chosen by coaching staff for displaying

outstanding character and leadership in and out of the pool[pic]

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