Margaret Vreeland
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated secondary social studies teacher with 6 years of classroom experience and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University. Skilled in designing standards aligned lessons, analyzing student data, and supporting diverse learners. Known for building engaging classroom environments and collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional practices. Seeking an instructional coaching or curriculum role to support teacher growth and student achievement.
Professional educator prepared for this role with strong track record in fostering student engagement and critical thinking. Experience in curriculum development, classroom management, and diverse instructional strategies. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing educational needs, and focused on achieving measurable results. Skilled in integrating technology, promoting positive learning environment, and building constructive relationships with students and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Tolleson Union High School District
Tolleson, Arizona
01.2020 - Current
- Teach AP Government and U.S./AZ Government, emphasizing civic literacy, critical thinking, and real world application
- Design and deliver standards aligned instruction that supports student understanding across varying skill levels
- Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and improve student performance
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including ELL and special education students
- Create a structured, engaging classroom environment that promotes accountability and student participation
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, pacing, and instructional strategies
- Support student achievement through targeted review strategies and intentional lesson planning
- Instructional Support & Leadership
- Participate in PLCs focused on analyzing student data and identifying instructional next steps
- Share lesson strategies and instructional approaches with colleagues to support team planning
- Reflect on teaching practices and adjust instruction based on student outcomes
- Contribute to the development of instructional materials that improve clarity and engagement
- Engage in ongoing professional development focused on curriculum and instructional improvement
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - History, Secondary Education
Northern Arizona University
Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Lesson Design
- Data Informed Instruction and Progress Monitoring
- Differentiation and Student Engagement Strategies
- Classroom Management and Learning Environment Development
- Collaboration and Professional Support
- Communication and Relationship Building
- Facilitating Small Group Instruction and Discussion
- Analyzing Student Work to Inform Instruction
- Lesson Reflection and Instructional Adjustment
- Supporting Diverse Learners (ELL and Special Education)
- Standards Alignment and Instructional Planning
- Building Student Accountability and Engagement
- Time Management and Organization
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Feedback implementation
- Peer evaluation
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Technology implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Teaching strategies
- Feedback delivery
- Instructional technology
- Assessment techniques
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Building rapport and trust
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Organization and planning skills
- Establishing learning goals
- Student assessment
Accomplishments
- Managed Senior Social Studies classroom for 6 years.
- Enhanced student learning with Project based and hands on learning.
- Collaborated with District wide PLT and site PLC in the development of both AP Government and US/AZ Government Curriculum.
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certificate (Secondary Education – Social Studies)
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Tolleson Union High School District
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History, Secondary Education
Northern Arizona University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University