"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past."
— THOMAS JEFFERSON
CLARK
Michael
SUBJECT
Social Studies
EXPERIENCE
6 Years
STUDENTS TAUGHT
654
HOMETOWN
Sayreville, N.J.
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Teaching Experience (6 years)
2017 - Present
Rahway High School
Rahway, New Jersey
Clinical Internship completed January to May 2015 under the supervision of Mr. Charles T. Tortorella through the Kean University College of Education. Served as a substitute teacher for Rahway Public Schools through June 2017 after completion of internship until date of hire.
2011-2014
Degree
University Name
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2007-2010
Degree
University Name
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By the Numbers
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rahway High School, Rahway, N.J. — Social Studies Teacher
SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT (6 YEARS)
Rahway High School, Rahway, N.J. — Student and Substitute Teacher
JANUARY 2016 - JUNE 2017 (1.5 YEARS)
Clinical Internship completed under the supervision of Mr. Charles T. Tortorella through the Kean University College of Education. Served as a substitute teacher for Rahway Public Schools through June 2017 after completion of internship.
EDUCATION
Kean University, Union, N.J. — B.A. History
AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2014
Graduated summa cum laude as a member of the Class of 2014. Attended through the NJ STARS II scholarship.
Senior Thesis: "The Economic Historiography of Latin America: An Account of Changing Currents through Political and Social Reform"
Grade Point Average: 3.96
Middlesex County College, Edison, N.J. — A.A. Liberal Arts: Education
AUGUST 2010 - MAY 2012
Graduated with highest honors as a member of the Class of 2012. Attended through the NJ STARS I scholarship.
Grade Point Average: 3.81
CERTIFICATION
Teacher of Social Studies (2300) — Standard Certificate
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Issued July 2019 by the New Jersey Department of Education.
AP® Summer Institutes — AP® United States History (2018), AP® United States Government and Politics (2022)
COLLEGE BOARD
Received 30 hours instruction/professional development at a College Board endorsed AP® Summer Institute for the courses above.
COURSES TAUGHT
AP® U.S. Government & Politics
US History I (1492-1920)
US History II (1920-Present)
Constitutional Law
Freshman Seminar
Honors World History
Peer Leadership
World History
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Class of 2022 Co-Advisor
Debate/"Speak Up" Club Co-Advisor
Peer Leadership (PGC) Co-Advisor
Rho Kappa Honor Society Faculty Sponsor
Robotics Co-Advisor
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NJ PARCC/NJSLA Lead Test Administrator
SAT Administrator
Rahway Education Association
Web Admin/Social Media Coordinator
DIGITAL COMPETENCIES
Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Apps (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Sites)
Google Classroom
PowerSchool / PowerTeacher
Remind Certified Educator
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Premiere Pro)
CURRENT AS OF 7/2022