Richard A.

Posey
9961 Cambridge Ct. C
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 743-5112
richardaposey@lewisu.edu
raposeyportfolio.weebly.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a social studies teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education, Minor in Economics
May 2016
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
GPA: 3.46/4.0
Professional Educator License #2349557, Social Studies 6-12
Recipient, Frank J. Lewis Scholarship for Academic Achievement, all semesters
Recipient, Chorale Scholarship, January 2013 to May 2015
Member, Lewis University Chamber Choir, January 2013 May 2015
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching, Oak Forest High School, Oak Forest, IL
January April 2016
Created engaging and interactive lesson plans that promoted the use of critical thinking skills
through the interpretation of primary and secondary sources
Participated in IEP meetings and completed IEP input forms
Co-taught an REI (Regular Education Initiative) US History class
Participated independently in parent-teacher conferences
Taught US History, Economics, and History in the Making (Current Events) courses
Assisted in an AP Microeconomics class by working with individual students and small groups
Field Experience, Gompers Junior High School, Joliet, IL
August December 2015
Taught lessons independently using critical thinking class activities based on prior knowledge
Managed classes of, on average, 30 students
Field Experience, St. Laurence High School, Burbank, IL
August December 2014
Taught lessons independently using student-led small group activities
Assisted students as needed on STEM Projects
Student Researcher and Capstone Presenter
Department of History, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Developed a research essay on the origins of slavery and racism in Colonial America
Essay earned a High Pass
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Power School, Blackboard, and major social media outlets
Knowledgeable in Mastery Manager, Interactive White Boards, Apple iPads and iOS