High School Teacher
Resume:
Elizabeth Quigg
Austin, Texas ***27
**************@*****.***
July 2016
I am extremely interested in applying for a teaching position in history on the middle or high school level. As my resume indicates, I have 21 years of teaching experience, in US History, World History, European History and Russian History. In addition I was a History Department Chair for 14 years in Round Rock.
My goal in my life, since I was 6 years of age, has been to be a teacher. I taught children in my neighborhood, swimming lessons for 8 summers in Northern Michigan, tutored students in college and taught summer school. For me, teaching is a passion, not a job.
I have maintained a professional relationship with my principals, administrators and colleagues, and developed lasting friendships with many of the people with whom I have had the pleasure to work. I set high expectations for myself in work and in my personal life. For that reason, I have taken many courses through the years in education and in history specifically. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner.
At Trinity University I took 18 hours each semester simply because I love learning. I have degrees in World History, European History, and United States History. At Kansas University I earned a master’s degree in Soviet and East European Studies.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I believe strongly in synergy, cooperation and integrity. And, I strive to do the best that I can in all areas of my life.
I want to thank you for considering me as you make decisions on the history position for your school.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Quigg
Elizabeth Quigg
3809 Eton Lane
Cell: 512-***-**** -- **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic, engaging, passionate History teacher with twenty-two years’ experience as an accomplished educator who cares deeply about student success. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring students, as well as specializing in individualized instruction based on students’ needs and interests. Coordinates with administrators, colleagues, parents, and students to help them to reach their full potential and highest level of academic success. Desires a long term teaching position at the middle or high school level.
SKILLS
In depth knowledge of Texas Education Knowledge Skills, IEP and RTI knowledge
Curriculum development/ Core competencies
Instructional best practices/ Purposeful lesson planning with Cross-curricular activities
Structured learning environment
Department Chair, 8th grade chair, Team leader, mentor
Positive, cheerful, courteous, outgoing, full of energy, zest and joy
WORK HISTORY
08/1978 to 05/1984 Social Studies teacher [8-12 grades]
Casady Day School – 9500 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-***-****
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and exceed teaching goals
Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed student success
Chaperoned dances, sporting events and activities
Led a student trip to canoe for 2 weeks in the boundary waters with Canada
Participated in the “Okie Relays” [10 mile run across the border of Kansas and Oklahoma panhandle] with my girls’ cross country team, and came in 1st!
Coordinated with the Dean of Students to address discipline and student concerns
Had a strong, positive relationship with the Head Master of Casady
08/1999 to 05/2015 Social Studies teacher [8th grade]
Hopewell Middle School, Round Rock, Texas
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and to maximize learning
Identified areas of weakness with individual students to tailor lessons accordingly
Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests
Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals
Worked professionally, closely and shared ideas with other teachers
Created lesson plans in line with the state curriculum and school curriculum standards
Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and learning
Chaperoned dances, sporting events, sponsored NJHS, took students to Washington, D.C., Boston and NYC
EDUCATION
1973-1977 Bachelor of Arts: European Studies, History, Spanish
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Emphasis in European History, World History, Literature and Spanish
1978 Master of Arts: Soviet and East European Studies
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Emphasis in history, literature, culture and the Russian Language
REFERENCES – page 2
REFERENCES
Anthony Watson, Principal, Stony Point High School 512-***-**** [work] 512-***-**** [cell]
Home: 3027 Hidden Bluff Cove Round Rock, Texas 78665
Gene Strother, Pastor, Bethel Church, Austin, Texas 78727 512-***-**** [work ] 512-***-**** [home]
Home: 12409 Casady Drive, Austin, Texas 78727
Michael Mohr, Counselor, Hopewell Middle School 512-***-**** [work] 512-***-**** [cell]
10101 W. Parmer Lane, Apt. 812, Austin, Texas 78717
Maricela Galindo, Counselor, Hopewell Middle School 512-***-**** [work] 512-***-**** [cell]
2103 Barnett Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Ron Goins, History Teacher, Hopewell Middle School *******@***.***
Phyllis Seitter, Teacher, Casady Day School [K-12] 405-***-**** [work] *******@******.***
Jessica Listi, Teacher, Hopewell Middle School 512-***-**** (cell phone) 512-***-**** (work)
19216 Pencil Cactus Drive *************@************.***
Pflugerville, Texas 78660
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