James Glackin
York,PA
Summary
Highly qualified remote and on site history teacher with over 32 years teaching AP US History, World History, American History, Civics, Economics, Anthropology, Global Studies and Western Civilization to high school and college students in urban, rural, and foreign educational settings. Special talent engaging both advanced and at-risk students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures. Sponsored American Field Service Club, Anime Club, and was a Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and College Men's Basketball Assistant Coach on a Final Four team.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor and Job Coach
Center For Employment Opportunities
Harrisburg, PA
12.2021 - Current
- Counseled ex-offenders one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
- Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
- Taught and worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Remote Online History Instructor
Various Companies
Remote, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Delivered online lesson plans using technology, instructional materials and tools.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Adjunct History Professor
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
High School Social Studies/ELL Teacher/Head Boys Basketball Coach
Solanco School District
Quarryville, PA
08.2000 - 06.2018
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Taught Latino migrant students ELL.
- Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for five years.
High School Social Studies Teacher/Coach
School District Of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
09.1986 - 08.2000
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year in an urban school.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Selected and taught English while living in Sano, Japan as part of an exchange program.
- Coached various sports.
Education
Master of Science - American History
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2016
Bachelor of Science - History
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA12.1985
High School Diploma -
Solanco High School
Quarryville, PA06.1981
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Inclusive classroom
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- Collaborative environments
Timeline
Instructor and Job Coach
Center For Employment Opportunities
12.2021 - Current
Adjunct History Professor
Independence University
03.2020 - 08.2021
Remote Online History Instructor
Various Companies
08.2018 - Current
High School Social Studies/ELL Teacher/Head Boys Basketball Coach
Solanco School District
08.2000 - 06.2018
High School Social Studies Teacher/Coach
School District Of Lancaster
09.1986 - 08.2000
Master of Science - American History
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - History
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Solanco High School
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