Teacher Social Studies

Andrew Bradway

Belding, MI *****

*********@*****.*** 231-***-****

Summary

Teacher with experience instructing grades K-12 as well as college students across multiple subjects. Experienced working with adjudicated youth, special needs kids, and international students. Seeking a full-time teaching position with a focus on social studies. Knowledgeable of basic Spanish and Mandarin. Highly technologically savvy and easily able to manage a classroom and develop engaging lesson plans. Education and Credentials

Master of Arts: International Relations Concordia University Irvine – Irvine, CA Bachelor of Arts: International Relations Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI Certifications & Endorsements

TESOL-GCN-MTTC Social Studies (Secondary & Elementary) Endorsement-Child & Baby First Aid / CPR / AED

Interim Teaching Certificate, State of Michigan

Experience Highlights

Instructor Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center, Battle Creek, MI 2019 to 2020 Taught outdoor and science-related courses including archery, climbing, canoeing, teams courses, making fires, and survival. Used live animals such as owls, snakes, and turtles for demonstrations. Ensured proper medication administration as well as meal procedures. Stayed prepared for first aid situations.

• Received a perfect score on four teacher evaluations – 5/5 ratings across 11 categories.

• Coursework taught: science-related classes, outdoor wilderness courses, live animal presentations.

ESL Teacher Think English Kids, Guiyang, China 2018 Taught English to students aged three to five years in an after-school setting. Planned lessons and engaging activities. Conducted taped tests and assessed potential students’ English ability. Performed demonstrations for parents and families to encourage class sign-ups.

• Coursework taught: English as a Second Language. Substitute Teacher EDUStaff/ PCMI, Belding, MI 2017 to 2018 Instructed across subjects and grades while using innovative learning techniques to encourage student participation and learning. Worked closely with special needs students for customized lessons to meet their needs. Ensured student safety and disciplined as needed.

• Coursework taught: a wide variety of subjects as required. ESL Teacher Bell Shanghai Language School, Shanghai, China 2013 to 2017 Crafted curriculum for elementary, middle-school, and college students. Ensured lesson plans were appropriate to each age group as well as the exam difficulty. Active participant in extracurricular activities such as judging English competitions. Created effective teaching materials.

• Developed an effective new test for college students and got school to purchase books for the class.

• Coursework taught: English as a Second Language. English Language & Business Instructor Zhejing Business College, Hangzhou, China 2012 to 2013

Developed a semester’s worth of business curriculum for students based on English. Created daily lesson plans and a final exam to determine teaching effectiveness. Built an effective grading scale based upon the course curriculum and subject.

• Coursework taught: business curriculum based on English vocabulary. Substitute Teacher Genesee Intermediate School District, Flint, MI 2011 to 2012 Taught multiple subjects and grades based on teacher’s daily lesson plans. Assisted special needs students on a one-on-one basis. Used creative learning techniques to promote student engaging and participation. Oversaw student safety and discipline as needed.

• Coursework taught: a variety of subjects and grades. Counselor / Teacher Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Lowgap, NC 2007 to 2008 Oversaw the daily activities for ten adjudicated youth in an outdoor setting such as schooling, work projects, meals, and recreation time. Helmed lessons on interesting topics to groups of 60 youth. Performed additional service as a lifeguard.

• Coursework taught: a variety of subjects.

Building Trades Instructor Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District, Beaver Island, MI 2005 to 2006

Instructed groups of ten students in building trades during a summer program. Organized weekly work schedules for the students and purchased supplies as needed. Oversaw the students’ free time after work and took them to doctor visits, prescription pickups, and ordered food shipments at the harbor.

• Coursework taught: building trades.

Military History

Seaman Boatswain’s Mate United States Navy, Battle Creek, MI 2019 to Present Performed various seaman tasks on the ship. Trained in weapons handling and firefighting. Ensured readiness by attending drill at Fort Custer one weekend a month and naval support two weeks a year.

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