James Klimas

44 Sherwood Dr, North Andover MA 01845

Cell: 508-468-0071
jameswk@bu.edu
Career Focus
History and Social Studies Education student who is pursuing a career in teaching history, both on
a high school and university level. Dedicated to field of study and helping others learn.
Summary of Skills
Excellent critical thinker Outstanding speaker
Well read Open to new ideas and approaches
Great at producing ideas Willing to learn from mistakes
In depth knowledge of history Energetic leader
Hard worker Organized
Education and Coursework
North Andover High School 2014
High School Diploma
North Andover, MA, United States
Member of the National Honors Society, co-founder of AP United States History Club/Tutoring, member
of the National Society of High School Scholars, awarded high school history award.
Boston University Expected Graduation, May 2018
Boston, MA, United States
College of Arts and Sciences, History Major
School of Education, Social Studies Education Major
Experience
Vice President of Undergraduate History Hours of observation at a Social Studies Middle
Association at Boston University School classroom
Co-founded after school history club
Establishing Boston Universitys first National Student Leadership Conference in summer
Undergraduate History Conference of 2013
Continuing to work on Boston University's second
Undergraduate History Conference
Sought and attained permission to student teach AP Guided student APUSH projects
US History
Tutored after school APUSH club Prepared students for the AP exam
Extra-Curricular Activities
Vice President of the BU Undergraduate History Association
BU Fencing Team
Employment History
Lifeguard, Boston University Fitness and Recreational Center, Boston, MA