Experienced Educator's Letter and Resume
Resume:
Paul Schneider
Thornhurst, PA 18424
***********@*******.***
Objective
To obtain a position in education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Wisconsin, December 2004
Minor: Secondary Education
Masters of Education in Educational Strategies, Wilkes University, August 2012
GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
Certifications
Pennsylvania Department of Education Grades 7-12 Social Studies
Teaching Experience
Lackawanna College, Scranton, Pennsylvania (2012)
• Taught US History Night Class in freshmen football academic program
• Used varied instructional strategies and assessments to increase student achievement
Bear Creek Community Charter School, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (2008 – 2012)
• Taught both 45 and 70 minute class periods
• Developed instruction for World Geography, World History, and United States History and Civics classes
• Wrote new curricula to better meet state and school district standards
• Incorporated Junior Achievement Economics programs into 7th and 8th grade curricula
• Joined Olweus Anti-Bullying Planning and Implementation Committee allowing greater understanding of the problems in school and work towards finding solutions
• Membership in School Improvement Team to bring meaningful change to increase student achievement
• Utilized alternative assessments and rubrics through projects and papers to measure student success
• Consistently used school wide positive discipline with posted rules, rewards and consequences
• Paced calendar guide for History Day projects as a class requirements and differentiated based on readiness
• Assisted in preparing groups for Odyssey of the Mind competition and judged at regional competition
• Reading, writing and critical thinking skills implemented throughout instruction
• Differentiated instruction and modifications
• Modified instruction for academic and behavioral IEPs for qualified students, as well as struggling students
• Assigned current event assignments as work for reading and writing comprehension skills
• Evaluated student achievement on induction committee for National Junior Honors Society
Prince George’s Public Schools
Bowie High School, Bowie, Maryland (2007 – 2008)
Engaged 6 90-minute block classes of 32-38 students each in US History
Infused technology into instruction, including power points and internet research
Used of critical thinking questions consistently throughout instruction and assessments
Examined variety of perspectives with student uses of primary sources including speeches, period writings and political cartoons
Consistently used classroom management with use of posted rules and procedures
High amount of structure brought out the high ability of my students
Maintained contact with parents through use of email, phone calls and mygradebook.com account.
Calverton Elementary School, Beltsville, Maryland. (2005- 2007)
Taught three classes of sixth grade Science, Western Geography (geography, politics and history) and Health
Served as Social Studies Chairperson and attended workshops to help all levels of instruction at Calverton
Taught students from a wide variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
Utilized reading and writing strategies in all contents
Incorporated technology and cooperative learning into instruction
Tutored students in after-school programs through the ESL and Maryland State Assessment Preparatory classes
Additional Experience in Education
SAT Tutor, Academy Tutoring, Exeter, PA (2012)
• Tutors students on testing preparation and strategies
Field Researcher, Penn State University-Survey Research Center, University Park, PA (2012)
• Observes students and teachers in 1st and 2nd grade classes
• Facilitates computer reading and math assessments
• Organize schedules based on co-interviewers and schools
Speech and Debate Club, Bear Creek Community Charter School, Wilkes-Barre, PA (2010 – 2011)
• Began new club at school
• Directed small group of students for performance of Wizard of Oz performed for Kindergarteners
• Studied to give students opportunities to try different categories of the National Forensics League
Baseball Assistant Coach, Bear Creek Community Charter School, Wilkes-Barre, PA (2009 – 2010)
• Assisted Head Coach in developing student skills
• Learned baseball coaching strategies
Forensics Speech Assistant Coach, Sheboygan Falls School District, Sheb. Falls, WI (2005)
Worked with students in ninth to twelfth grade
Assisted students in writing, critiquing and performing speeches
Encouraged further speaking development of students
Expanded interest in and worked with students in Student Congress competitions
Developed students in their acting ability in both humorous and serious acting
Related Experience
Student Sharing Coalition, Baltimore, MD (2003-2007)
Consulted on an inner-city middle school civic participation unit, Operation AWARE.
Wrote activities to fit Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum
Met on committee to work on improving implementation and expanding it to more counties in Maryland
Camp Counselor, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Green Bay, WI (2005)
Supervised students in grades sixth through twelfth grades
Fostered relationships through conversations and constant availability
Articulated and fully enforced all camp policies
Collected money for and chaperoned night trips including carnival, mall and movie nights and dances
Art Street 2004 and 2005, Green Bay, WI (2004 - 2005)
Co-Chaired of Children’s Activities Area and member of the Executive Board of the Northeast Wisconsin Art Council and Arts Events Council
Planned and organized the set-up of facilities for hands-on projects
Prepared for, trained and delegated to volunteers, including parents and middle and high school students
Training and Awards
On-Line Teaching Program, Lackawanna College February 2013
Pennsylvania and United States Constitutions Workshops, April 2011
Differentiated Workshops, January - February 2010
State History Day Teacher Workshops, 2009-2011
MICCA Workshops (Technology Workshops), Spring 2006-07
Cooperative Learning Workshop by Spencer Kagan, March 2006
We, the People National Program, March 2005
Phi Alpha Theta Historical Society, Admitted Fall 2002
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