Alexander S. Donovan
Charleston
Summary
I am committed to fostering a positive classroom environment through effective communication and positive reinforcement strategies, promoting student interest and educational excellence in history, government, and the other social sciences. In my classroom, I will work to inspire my students to become well-informed, responsible and respectful citizens in our society.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Regional Office of Education #11
03.2024 - Current
- Continued to become familiar with the school environment
- Developed classroom management skills
- Worked in high school and middle school classrooms
High School Social Studies Student Teacher
Paris Cooperative High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught a full schedule of Early United States History and United States Government
- Developed classroom management skills
- Created lesson and unit plans for classroom instruction
- Implemented use of technology in classroom instruction and procedures
- Utilized the Teacherease program for grades and attendance
High School Social Studies Practicum Teacher
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the teaching of 4 high school U.S. History classes
- Planned and instructed lesson plans to sophomores
- Created assignments and other classroom materials
- Engaged in taking attendance and grading written assignments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2024
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional technology
- Lesson planning and implementation
Timeline
High School Social Studies Student Teacher
Paris Cooperative High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
Regional Office of Education #11
03.2024 - Current
High School Social Studies Practicum Teacher
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School
03.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Illinois University
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