Justin Baker Resume
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Justin Baker Resume

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a History Position

Summary of Qualifications
• Knowledgeable on a variety of teaching methodologies
• Highly motivated to set and achieve goals
• Excel in stressful and unsupervised environments
• Experience using various technologies in daily instruction

Teaching Experience
2016-Present Franklin High School
History Teacher
Teacher of record for the past three years in a variety of subjects including Psychology, AVID, World History, and US History.
• Attended conferences on instructional strategies, data-driven instruction, and classroom management styles
• Created quarterly assessments to align with State and Federal standards relating to CCSS
• Continually monitored student growth relating to writing and reading standards
• Created various lessons pertaining to US and World History with both interactive and individualized aspects

2014 Riverbank High School and Savage Middle School
Student Teaching
Student teacher at both the middle school and high school level. Working with students from both low and high SES backgrounds as well as varying levels of English language acquisition.
• Student teacher for Economics and World History classrooms in grades seven,
ten, and twelve.
• Implemented an easy access online learning tool to each of the classes to
promote learning in a variety of modalities and increase parental involvement
• Attended meetings for IEP development and continually monitored student
achievement to ensure academic growth
• Created differentiated instruction for high achievers, struggling learners, and
English learners in all class periods

2013-2015 Sylvan Unified School District/Modesto City Schools
Substitute Teacher
Substitute teacher for a number of schools in a variety of subjects including
World history, US history, Economics, and Government classes in both long and
short term settings for ages 11-18.
• Created lesson plans at a moment’s notice for various teachers dealing with emergencies
• Successfully managed classrooms comprised of diverse students with behavioral and emotional issues
• Effectively implemented differentiated instruction for students with special needs
• Regularly requested by staff to return to numerous school sites

2012-2013 English First Changchun, China
English Teacher
English instruction to various age groups ranging from toddlers to adults.
Implemented and adapted a curriculum to improve the learning
achievements of students.
• Conducted oral placement tests on a near daily basis for new
students
• Awarded best new teacher by both peers and supervisors within the first two
months of employment
• Led professional development meetings to assist in mentoring new teachers
• Participated and ran various after school activities including Life Club,
the annual Christmas show, referral courses, and demonstrative teaching
observation

2004-2010 US Army Active Duty
Specialist in Communication and Helicopter Repair
Installed phone/internet communication networks throughout lower Iraq and
repaired a countermeasure equipment systems on rotary wing avionics.
•Evaluated fellow soldiers and new personnel to determine if additional training was required to install and repair various components
•Registered various equipment valued over $5 million in the repair shop and in the field
•Created and administered lectures to squad on numerous subjects including IED Awareness, G.I. Bill Benefits, and Sexual Harassment Sensitivity Training
•Created various assessments for new soldiers as well as ‘How to’ guides for the shop and platoon on numerous online systems

Education
2019 Liberty University: Enrolled in PhD in History with a projected completion date of 2022

2018 University of Phoenix: Added Authorization for Single Subject in English

2016-2018 S.U.S.D. Induction Program: Clear Credential

2013-2015 Brandman University: Masters of Arts in Teaching with a Single Subject Social
Science Credential

2005-2009 Ashford University: Bachelors of Arts in Social Science with a concentration in
Education