career objective                              

student-focused educator eager to contribute dynamic communication and leadership skills as well as passion for teaching toward supporting a progressive school system in delivering quality academic programs

profile                                                

ø  offer solid instructional experience, with expertise in developing and applying strategies to meet students diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs

ø  solid experience developing engaging lesson plans and sourcing appropriate educational materials; strong hands-on background in special education and individual education plans

ø  demonstrable dedication to educational advancement, increasing students motivation, promoting life skills, and providing an environment conducive to learning

ø  collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to improve student performance; actively participate in special programs and utilize community resources

ø  conduct student assessments and applied behavior analyses, coordinate programs, actively mentor and tutor students, and provide academic and career advisement

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, conflict resolution, and student-relation skills;

ø  diligently maintain detailed student files and complete required paperwork

ø  effectively apply strong organization and prioritization tactics toward proficiently managing multiple tasks to achieve critical objectives

professional experience                

account manager, atlanta housing authority, atlanta, ga                                                                      2006 c present

• qualify property-related documents for acceptance by the state s largest housing agency and effectively manage portfolio of asset management mixed income accounts

 

senior quality analyst, georgia department of public safety, atlanta, ga                                             2005 c 2006

• compiled and analyzed complex transportation data, generated detailed monthly reports, and established new projects to contribute to the department s mission of providing a safe environment for residents and visitors to the state

 

instructor, atlanta public schools, atlanta, ga                                                                                      2000 c 2005

         developed and conducted curricula for 11th and 12th grade social studies, u.s. history, and economics classes

         demonstrated motivating leadership skills in facilitating a productive classroom environment, building effective rapport with students, and presenting engaging instructional programs

         customized reinforcement-based learning techniques to meet the diverse needs of individual students; applied cooperative learning, role playing, and critical debate tactics towards increasing student involvement

         implemented men of vision and excellence (move) program promoting young men s sense of personal responsibility through effective communication, study skills, and decision making

education                                           

master of arts in history education, clark atlanta university, atlanta, ga                                               2000

   

bachelor of arts in political science, north carolina a&t state university, greensboro, nc                    1996

 

~ professional development & additional training ~

paralegal studies certificate, emory university, atlanta, ga                                                                  2006

 

history alive workshop, teachers curriculum institute, atlanta, ga                                                       2004

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a us history teacher and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include five years of teaching experience at the high school level in one of the most innovative inner-city school systems in the country, as well as additional experience working for government agencies.  i ve effectively developed and implemented innovative, engaging curricula and have served as a highly involved, individual-focused instructor.  my exceptional communication, motivation, and relationship management skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to work with a diverse student population and ignite a drive for lifelong learning.  to complement this background, i have completed my master s degree in history education, along with the teachers curriculum institute s history alive workshop

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to insert name of school, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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