Timothy Moran
Park Ridge
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher skilled in developing innovative lesson plans that integrate diverse perspectives and promote critical thinking. Recognized for leading curricular teams and collaborating with peers to foster a culture of equity and inclusion in the classroom.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL
08.2015 - Current
- Acted as Team Leader for both the Law in American Society and US History curricular teams
- Developed engaging lesson plans and units based on Inquiry-Design Method
- Facilitated classroom discussions, group projects, and other interactive assignments that promoted critical thinking and student participation.
- Was a member of both the Literacy and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion cadres
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum development and classroom management techniques, enhancing team performance.
- Evaluated student progress through formative assessments, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
Social Studies Teacher
York Community High School
Elmhurst, IL
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans integrating diverse historical perspectives, primary sources, and cultural contexts.
- Acted as Team Leader for the US History curricular team
- Coached boys' basketball, girls' basketball, and girls lacrosse
- Sponsored the Law (Mock Trial) Team
- Collaborated with colleagues to design Government and US History lessons that emphasized civic engagement
Social Studies Teacher
Maine West High School
Des Plaines, IL
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking and student participation.
- Coached boys basketball
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension and retention of social studies concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered teamwork and real-world application of skills.
Education
Master of Curriculum And Instruction - Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2005
Master in The Arts of Teaching - Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12-2007
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Inquiry-Based instruction
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.2015 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
York Community High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
Social Studies Teacher
Maine West High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Curriculum And Instruction - Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Master in The Arts of Teaching - Education
National Louis University