High School Teacher Social Studies
Lee Robertson
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR
Public School Teacher seeking to secure a position at a public school at grades ranging from 10th through 12th. First year educator dedicated to students' academic and personal development. Believes in the importance of education to produce informed, responsible citizens. Areas of expertise include, facilitating parental involvement, student-centered learning and cooperative learning.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Michigan State Board of Education
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
• California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI
M.A., Teaching - Secondary Social Studies
In progress - Expected completion date 4/03
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, San Francisco, CA
1989
B.S., Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMERSON ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, Detroit, MI
2001 - Present
Teacher
Teaching eigth grade students of various reading levels, Social Studies and United States History from 1877 to the present.
• Earned praise from lead teacher on teaching abilities based on achievements of academic goals and overall performance.
• Changed a student with a 'quick temper' into a person who waits and counts before reacting.
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Detroit, MI
1997 - 2000
Substitute Teacher
Integrated multicultural perspectives to enhance students' awareness and appreciation of diverse populations.
• Reviewed with the principals, department heads, or team leaders all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Taught the lesson outlined by the absent teacher.
• Organized and implemented effective instruction across curriculum areas.
• Maintained the established routines and procedures for the assigned school and classroom.
CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
1994 - 1997
Management Analyst II
Analyzed and evaluated proposed legislation and ordinance changes to determine their impact on the Tax and Permit Division of the Office of the City Clerk.
• Interacted with other Federal, State and City agencies, to ensure the legal integrity of legislation and ordinances.
• Reviewed tax enforcement operations for the division.
• Prepared correspondence and recommendations for improved operations to Management.
CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
1990 - 1994
Tax and Permit Field Representative
Investigated businesses required to obtain City business tax certificates and permits.
• Computed, collected, processed and enforced taxes and fees due to the City by business owners.
• Analyzed and interpreted City ordinances to assist taxpayers in clarifying various business activities.
• Prepared correspondence, and reports. Made recommendations to Management on complex tax problems and City Council inquiries.
CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
1982 - 1990
Accounting Clerk
Audited payments for various City Departments.
• Interpreted City contracts, payment schedules and insurance requirements for compliance with the City Charter.
• Counseled accounting staff from various City Departments regarding correct procedures for contractual expenditures.
• Interacted with various vendors who provided goods and services to the City.
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
American Federation of Teachers
National Council for the Social Studies
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS & SKILLS
• Elected 'Recycling Coordinator' and won award as the most recycled office, during first year of recycling program.
• Integrated computer technology into the classroom by having students complete some assignments on the Internet; such as research projects, virtual field trips and stimulations.
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