George Halvas
Pittsburgh
Summary
Motivated teacher with 11 years of high school experience as an English Literature teacher and 4 years of middle school experience as an English and Social Studies/World Civil teacher. Strong belief that student involvement relies on the students' interest in their lessons. Students need to be able to relate to the lesson in order to learn it. Strong believer in practicing the Socratic method. Caring teacher providing students with a safe environment. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Middle School English/Social Studies Teacher
Manchester Academic Charter School
Pittsburgh
09.2022 - Current
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as language arts, social studies, and history.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Provided students with a safe and nurturing teaching environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff by being involved with monthly family nights.
Middle School English/Social Studies/Teacher
Manchester Academic Charter School
Pittsburgh
09.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals. (Provided struggling students with retake options and cooperative learning/group learning.)
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and progress, and met parents monthly during family night.
- Assessed student comprehension of material through written tests, oral Google Slide presentations, and contract projects.
Greek Teacher
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Pittsburgh
09.2019 - 06.2023
- I taught 2nd to 7th graders Greek while including church beliefs.
High School English Literature Teacher
Schenley High School
Pittsburg
09.2000 - 06.2011
- Involved parents in the educational process by regularly sending home updates about their child's performance.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing opportunities for them to express their ideas freely.
- Encouraged active learning by incorporating group activities into the curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle School And High School Education
University of Pittsburgh And University of Carlow
05-1999
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management, posted classroom rules, and requirements
- Student weekly assessment
- Team collaboration
- Cooperative teaching with different subject areas
- Parental engagement (parents sit in during class time)
- Creative lesson planning (relates to students' interests)
Affiliations
- Flag Football coach for 5-6th graders
- advocate weight trainer
Timeline
Teacher, Middle School English/Social Studies Teacher
Manchester Academic Charter School
09.2022 - Current
Middle School English/Social Studies/Teacher
Manchester Academic Charter School
09.2022 - Current
Greek Teacher
St. Nicholas Cathedral
09.2019 - 06.2023
High School English Literature Teacher
Schenley High School
09.2000 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Middle School And High School Education
University of Pittsburgh And University of Carlow
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