Sam W.

Costello, III
3506 W. Wyndham Lane
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 338-4901
swcostel@ncsu.edu

Job Objective:
To obtain a middle school teaching position that enables me to positively engage students in
learning about social studies and inspiring them to become better citizens in their communities.

Highlights of Qualifications:
 Used technology to enhance learning across all learning levels
 Developed educational Unit plans and Lesson plans for 7th & 8th grade levels using
Backwards Design technique
 Outstanding ability to adapt to changes inside and out of the classroom
 Team player with collaborative work with colleagues
 Good communication skills in both oral and written forms to students, parents and
colleagues

Teaching Experience:
Salem Middle School, Apex, NC January 2019 – April 2019
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Student teacher in 8 grade Social Studies classroom
 Created Unit Plan for Reconstruction Era and American Industrial Revolution
 Collaborated with Cooperative Teacher to create engaging mini-lessons to create inquiry on
numerous historical topics
 Created interactive classroom games with technology to help students review material for
summative assessments and master content
 Highlighted all student achievement in the classroom by offering awards/ words of
recognition for classroom work that was outstanding and/or showed critical thinking
 Used numerous formative assessments to gauge student engagement and mastery of
material and if need, made adjustments to lesson material for better comprehension

Davis Drive Middle School, Cary, NC August 2018 – December 2018

#ProjectLit Book Club Volunteer
 Created essential questions for discussion from the readings to promote dialogue that
targeted critical thinking and analysis of young adult literature and personal life situations
 Facilitated book club discussion and allowed for all voices to be heard and used student
feedback to help create connections and further exploration of topics

Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School, Raleigh, NC January 2018 – May 2018
Wolfpack Writing Project Mentor
 Worked one-on-one with student in making poetry from numerous formative assessments
targeted at a cumulative end project for oral display
  Created student-teacher relationship that allowed student to push his boundaries and be
creative and build self-confidence

Additional Related Teaching Experience:

Volunteered as teacher assistant, Raleigh, NC July 2018 – August 2018
 Pine Hollow Middle School for ELA/SS

Education:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC – Graduated 2019
 BS in Middle Grades Education with certifications in ELA/SS 6-9 grades
 GPA 3.94
Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC – Graduated 2017
 Associate in Arts Degree
 GPA 4.0
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL – Attended 1987-88
 NROTC program
Florida State Community College, Jacksonville, FL – Attended 1986-88
 General studies

Awards and Certifications:

Dean’s List for academic excellence at North Carolina State University: 2017 – 2018
The National Society of Leadership & Success: NC State University: Summa Cum Laude 2017 – 2019
The National Society of Leadership and Success: National Engaged Leadership Award: April 2019
Phi Theta Kappa Society: Durham Technical Community College: Summa Cum Laude 2015 – 2016
President’s List for academic excellence at Durham Technical Community College: 2015 – 2016
Volkswagen’s Annual Service Department Award for Service Excellence: September 2009
Ford Motor Company’s Annual Service Advisor Award for Service Excellence: May 1998
Honorably Discharged from United States Marine Corps: April 8, 1994
Navy Achievement Medal for Outstanding Leadership: United States Marine Corps: March 1994
Meritoriously promoted to Corporal after competitive USMC Board Review: March 1992

Additional Professional Experiences:

Automotive Parts and Service Managers October 1994 – June 2014
 Worked in various automotive positions that allowed me to work from the ground-level up
into progressive leadership and management roles, which allowed me to lead by example
and create working teams that excelled above other dealerships within the Southeast
Region.

United States Marine Corps, Jacksonville, NC April 1989 - April 1994

Avionics Technician/Quality Assurance Inspector
 The Marines have taught me persistence, dedication, confidence, and initiative at
performing any job at outstanding levels
 The Marines have ingrained in me the value of leadership and teamwork. Taking lead when
needed and being a team player to accomplish the mission
Reference:
 Sara Roberts, Cooperative Teacher at Salem Middle School during student teaching
internship, Apex, NC 27523
o sroberts@wcpss.net
o 919-802-4842

 Nina Schoonover, University Supervisor at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

27695
o nradako@ncsu.edu
o 434-409-0975, cellular

 Dr. Candy Beal, Professor of Middle Grades Social Studies Education and Student Advisor at
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695
o candy_beal@ncsu.edu
o 919-210-4593, cellular

 Dr. James DePlama, Professor of History at Durham Technical Community College and
Student Advisor, Durham, NC 27703
o depalmaj@durhamtech.edu
o 919-536-7200, ext. 8009

 Jeff Dunn, Owner of Southern States Automotive Group, Raleigh, NC 27609

o bmac7240@yahoo.com
o 919-858-6022