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Patrick Clifton Jr.

Orland Park

Summary

Aspiring educator seeking secondary-level teaching position in the social sciences, dedicated to fostering student development through dynamic instruction and mentorship.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood
Current - Current
  • Taught across multiple subjects, primarily in Social Science
  • Delivered lesson plans for history classes during teacher absences
  • Strengthened classroom management and instructional strategies

Summer School Teacher – College Prep U.S. History

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood
06.2025 - 07.2025

Delivered two full semesters of College Prep US History over two years.

Developed lessons for twelve units, condensing material into six weeks.

Administered summative and formative assessments for approximately 19 students.

Maintained a comprehensive gradebook alongside ungraded formative activities and projects.

  • Taught fast-paced lessons to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, adapting to diverse skill levels.
  • Enhanced ability to engage a wide range of students in a shared classroom environment.

Student Teaching – U.S. & World History

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Full-time takeover of 5 classes (3 U.S. History, 2 World History)
  • Created original materials and lessons tailored to diverse learners
  • Led large and small group activities to foster peer collaboration

Early Field Experience

Rantoul Township High School
Rantoul
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Observed and assisted in classroom 1–2 days per week
  • Designed and led small group activities using C3 and Danielson frameworks

Early Field Experience

Unity High School
Unity
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted weekly in classroom instruction
  • Provided targeted small-group instruction for students needing individualized support

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Secondary Education

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign
05-2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Curricular development
  • Assessment creation
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Adaptable
  • Test proctoring

Certification

Professional Educator License, Secondary Education (Grades 9–12)

Endorsements: History, Psychology, and Economics

References

  • Chris Cimoch Jr., Former Hockey Coach & Employer, HF Ice Arena, (708) 253-9719
  • Patrick Duignan, Former Cooperating Teacher, (708) 335-5883
  • Matthew Small, Former Cooperating Teacher, (708) 335-5318
  • Deborah Brandenburg, Student Teaching Supervisor, (708) 710-3161

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Summer School Teacher – College Prep U.S. History

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
06.2025 - 07.2025

Substitute Teacher

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Current - Current

Student Teaching – U.S. & World History

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
01.2024 - 04.2025

Early Field Experience

Rantoul Township High School
09.2023 - 11.2023

Early Field Experience

Unity High School
02.2023 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History, Secondary Education

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Moraine Valley Community College
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