career profile

 

highly motivated and accomplished social science teacher with more than 16 years experience focusing on curriculum development, program administration, student advising, and parent/teacher communication. actively engages class participation utilizing humor and effective classroom management strategies to encourage a heightened student interest in learning.

teaching experience

 

motlow state community college, xxxxxx, xxxxxx                                                 2009-2010

social science instructor/academic advisor

     developed curriculum and taught courses including sociology, general psychology, us history to 1877, us history 1877-present.

     served as academic advisor to provide students with guidance in relation to major, career options, and program requirements.

 

lakeland college, mattoon, il                                                                                           2004-2007

social science instructor/academic advisor

     created lectures to present fundamental elements of sociology within the classroom and online for classes such as deviant behavior, social problems, and race and ethnic groups.

     administered courses by preparing course objectives and lesson plans, keeping attendance records, assigning and grading assignments, administering tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension, and recording results.

     met with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and address varied issues.

     participated in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops to enhance teaching methods.

     sponsored student club activities, assisting students select courses of study, and providing counseling to address and resolve academic and socio emotional issues.

 

tomball college, tomball, tx                                                                                                     2003

sociology teacher (part-time)

     taught introduction to sociology, a course focused on basic concepts, research and theories employed to improve understanding of human behavior and societies by utilizing a sociological perspective.

     prepared lesson plans, kept attendance records, assigned and graded assignments, administered tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension, recorded results.

     conducted parent/teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address various issues.

 

central texas college, fort hood, tx                                                                            1997-2000

history and sociology teacher (part-time)

     provided history instruction according to the prescribed curriculum and combined knowledge of historical facts with political understanding to teach a combination of history and social studies.

     courses taught included introduction to sociology, social problems, marriage and the family, us history to 1877, and us history 1877 to the present.

     engaged students using interesting facts about historical figures to make these icons relatable and provided individualized instruction as needed.

     prepared lesson plans, kept attendance records, assigned and graded assignments, administered tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension, recorded results.

 

houston community college, houston, tx                                                                    1996-1997

criminology and sociology teacher (part-time)

     employed innovative, student-centered teaching methods to promote class participation and maximize student interest and learning of criminology and sociology and how these interrelate in today s world.

 

central texas college, killeen, tx                                                                                 1994-1996

sociology teacher (part-time)

     created and delivered sociology curriculums both on campus and on-site at gatesville unit of local prison on areas such as introduction to sociology, social problems, and marriage and family.

work history

 

gulf coast center, houston, tx                                                                                         2008-2009

outreach worker

     provide ongoing emotional and social service support to members of the community living within a disaster impact area.

     conduct mental health assessments and provide referrals to community resources as well as perform crisis intervention when appropriate.

 

mhmr authority, houston, tx                                                                                                       2008

rehabilitation clinician

     coordinated and provided social support services to program participants with mental disabilities.

     performed small group and individual counseling and mentoring services, regularly conducted behavioral assessments, and authored progress reports for review by senior staff.

 

agency name, pampa, tx                                                                                                       2007-2008

probation officer

     supervised activities of adults placed on probation and developed individualized supervision plans to help them rehabilitate into regular society.

     consistently communicated with probationers and their family members to gather intake information, prepare progress and compliance assessments, and provide counseling and education.

 

mhmr authority, houston, tx                                                                                              2000-2004

court resource coordinator

     completed condition and progress assessments for inmates suffering from mental illness within the felony court system.

     conducted crisis intervention when appropriate and made social service referrals for inmates.

     provided outreach and crisis intervention to the local homeless population.

 

central counties mental health, temple, tx                                                              1998-2000

caseworker ii

     provided skills training for program participants to develop and foster independent living, improve socialization, enhance prevocational opportunities, and promote consumer advocacy.

     conducted crisis intervention when appropriate.

 

central college, killeen, tx                                                                                              1993-1996

director of substance abuse resource center/guidance counselor

     developed and distributed vital substance abuse prevention information to foster healthy lifestyle choices within the student population.

     presented educational material during seminars, made social service referrals to individuals in need of treatment, and provided vocational, personal and academic advisement.

education

 

prairie view a&m university, prairie view, tx, master s degree in sociology, 1990

 

sam houston state university, huntsville, tx, bachelor of social work, 1988

 

texas southern university, houston, tx, completed 36 post graduate hours in psychology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a teaching capacity 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 more than 16 years progressive experience teaching at the high school and community college level for sociology, history, psychology, and criminology courses. throughout my career i have also served in many social service roles including caseworker, probation officer, and rehabilitation clinician. these experiences have brought a real world perspective to my teaching methods. recently, i made a career decision to focus on teaching because i find working with the ever changing college student population highly rewarding.

 

my approach to teaching such traditional subjects as sociology, history and criminology, and psychology  includes the use of effective teaching methodologies such as incorporating humor and good will into the lecture hall to promote student trust and foster a comfortable relaxed learning atmosphere. this approach has proven highly productive as indicated by my students behavior in class and positive test results. i enjoy engaging students in discussion to awaken interests in the subject matter at hand and promote feelings of self confidence.

 

my experience also includes program administration and academic advising. i am a devoted teacher interested in assisting students achieve academically and promoting positive self esteem. i endorse the idea of working together as an academic team to optimize the experience of higher learning.

 

some of my instructional methods include presenting material in a manner that is interesting and understandable to the students. i provide information in a variety of formats including lectures, articles, visual learning aids, and diagrams. i also utilize power point and elmo in my lectures and media in my classroom such as current events in the new, short slide films, and films to help students better relate the material to their immediate environment.

 

to complement this background, i offer both master s and bachelor s degrees in social work. 

 

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 your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

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