Andrea Shays
Peoria
Summary
Passionate social studies teacher known for effective communication and fostering positive relationships within the classroom. Experienced in assessing student performance and developing curriculum-aligned lessons that promote civic education and real-world application. I believe that my job as a teacher is to inspire students to learn, ask questions, and challenge their thinking of the world around them so that they can make a difference.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Hillcrest Middle School
Glendale, AZ
07.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of historical concepts and events.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated student projects that fostered teamwork and real-world application of social studies concepts.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational environment.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, aligning instructional materials with state standards and educational goals.
- Developed, administered and evaluated quality formative and summative assessments that tested broad-based content knowledge.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a deeper understanding of the connections between subjects.
- Created and maintained standards for behavior that cultivated student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Designed social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
Rescue Substitute
Ironwood High School
Peoria, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthroplogy
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2022
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Historical analysis
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Civic education
- Primary source analysis
- Government systems
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Hillcrest Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2026
Rescue Substitute
Ironwood High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthroplogy
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College