Elizabeth Quigg

**** **** ****

Austin, Texas ***27

512-***-****

acwnjf@r.postjobfree.com

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-***-**** -- acwnjf@r.postjobfree.com

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 acwnjf@r.postjobfree.com

Phyllis Seitter, Teacher, Casady Day School [K-12] 405-***-**** [work] acwnjf@r.postjobfree.com

Jessica Listi, Teacher, Hopewell Middle School 512-***-**** (cell phone) 512-***-**** (work)

19216 Pencil Cactus Drive acwnjf@r.postjobfree.com

Pflugerville, Texas 78660

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