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"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

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2007-2010

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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

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