Janet Huston
Blandon
Summary
Dynamic 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Brandywine Heights Area School District, adept at fostering student engagement and critical thinking through innovative lesson design. Skilled in collaborative learning and differentiated instruction, I successfully enhanced student understanding of complex topics while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Committed to ongoing professional development and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Brandywine Heights Area School District
08.2003 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material while keeping students interested in the subject matter.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-life scenarios into lessons.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, research, and best practices in teaching social studies content.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Curriculum And Instruction
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PABachelor of Science - Secondary Education/Social Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PASkills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Leadership development
- Faculty collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Brandywine Heights Area School District
08.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Curriculum And Instruction
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/Social Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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