Bernard Charles

Phone: [+965 6098 5583] E-Mail: [charle45@msu.edu]

Objective
Experienced teacher seeking a position that utilizes my creativity and 21st century classroom techniques in a social studies classroom
to; create a new student perspective for education and empower students to become independent learners; to create academic growth
in students and grow as a citizen of the world.

Experience
American Baccalaureate School, Kuwait
[August 2015-Current]
Lead World History Teacher
Taught 10th and 11th grade World History
Incorporated Activboard, Google classroom and other technologies into class instruction.
Discovery Education platform certified
Attended professional development on Datawise, Powerschool, Discovery Education, Response to intervention
Utilized self-created units and lessons
Student council chairman
Managed student council budget and organized events
Proctored MAP, SAT, and WPP assessments
GEE Edmonson Academy, Detroit, MI
[November 2014-June 2015]
Lead Social Studies Teacher
Taught 6th grade Western Hemisphere Studies
Taught 7th grade Eastern Hemisphere Studies
Taught 8th grade United States History
Attended professional development on M-Step, MAP, Atlas Rubicon, Discovery Education, Teacher tube
Attended data analysis and school improvement plan meetings
Proctored M-Step and MAP assessments
Incorporated Smartboard, Edmodo, Atlas Rubicon into classroom instruction
Tutored math and reading, grades K-5
Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI
[August 2013- June 2014]
Teacher, Social Studies Department
Taught 9th grade United States law
Taught 9-12th grade world history, economics and United States government
Utilized Microsoft office, google and other software to enhance learning experiences
Co-taught class with the assistance of resource teacher
Drafted and revised lessons based on student need and data
Proctor ACT, SAT, NWEA and MEAP assessments
Compiled data related to student academic growth
Attended meetings on Datawise, Restorative justice, Powerschool and other educational matters
Lewis Cass Technical High School, Detroit, MI
[September 2012-May 2013]
Student Teacher, Social Studies Department
Taught 9th-12th grade United States history and AP history
Collaborated with certified instructor to create and implement curriculum
Utilized Edmodo, Prezi and other software to further understanding
Assistant with Michigan youth in government organization
Attended professional development on data analysis and classroom management
Oversaw school extra-curricular events

Michigan State University

[January 2011-May 2011]
Undergraduate Learning Assistant, Department of Teaching Assistants
Devised reflection topics for 195 students within an Integrative Studies course
Created questions for student evaluations on course materials
Directed and moderated class discussions

Education
Michigan State University
[Anticipated May 2017]
College of Education
Master of Education in Teaching and Curriculum
Concentration in Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
15 Credits Completed
Michigan State University
[August 2008-May 2013]
College of Education
Urban Education Cohort Program
Specialized in educating low-income and/or of color students in urban environments
Studied issues related to teaching and learning in racial minority communities
Researched and conducted service-learning in urban, suburban and rural schools
Michigan State University
[August 2012]
College of Social science & College of Education
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies & Secondary Education
Concentration in Public Policy and Geography with a Minor in History
University Deans List
Michigan Provisional Teaching License in Grade 6-12 Social Studies [2012]
Social Studies (RX) Certified
NCLB Highly Qualified Status
Passed Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in Basic Skills & Social Studies

Skills
Microsoft Office Suites
Response to Intervention
Restorative Justice
Understanding by Design
Google Software
Powerschool
eSchool
Discovery Education Platform

DataWise
At-Risk Youth Intervention
Differentiated Instruction
Teacher Tube
ESL Instruction
Moodle
Atlas Rubicon
Data-driven Instruction