Mitchell Spence
Pocatello
Summary
Passionate educator with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Skilled in technologies in the classroom used to implement instruction. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and collaboration. Dedicated to implement high quality instruction for all curriculum and subject matters.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Aberdeen School District 58
Aberdeen
08.2024 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans for social studies curriculum to foster student interest and participation.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and participation.
- Constructed assessments to measure and enhance student understanding and progress in social studies.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary teaching approaches.
- Leveraged technology tools to create interactive learning experiences that increased student engagement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
Paraprofessional
Aberdeen School District 58
Aberdeen
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported teachers in classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Assisted students with learning tasks and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss student development and support strategies.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID12-2023
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Assessment creation
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Progress monitoring
- Feedback implementation
- Educational technology
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional development
Certification
- Idaho Educator Credential - Idaho State Board Certified (2023)
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Aberdeen School District 58
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Aberdeen School District 58
08.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Idaho State University