Jacob Beach

195 Maple St. Apt. 17 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-231-1057 E-Mail: JacobBeach@HistoryReborn.com

Objective
Obtain a teaching position to share my passion for teaching, my content, and for Technology. Technology can be a great equalizer in education when it is used as a tool to lead students to create new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done." - Jean Piaget I believe I can teach any student, anywhere. Whether it is teaching Honors courses in the mountains, or instructing at-risk students in the Piedmont I will always strive to reach my students.

Certification
NC Standard Professional II Social Studies (9-12), History (9-12), Middle Grades Social Studies (6-9), Middle Grades Science (6-9) NCLB Highly Qualified SC Professional Certificate Social Studies, History, Middle Level Social Studies, Middle Level Science NCLB Highly Qualified

Leadership Experience
County PLC Facilitator: Common Core & Essential Standards Staff Development
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2011- 2012

While attending workshops throughout the state I received specialized training in North Carolinas new standards. I then designed and lead multiple workshops instructing our countys High School and Middle School Social Studies teachers in the coming changes. 2010-2011

1:1 County Leadership Team

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Going Global Local Representative, 1:1 Laptop Initiative, Inquiry (Challenge) Based Learning, Planned county deployment of over 5,000 laptops, Trained over 100 staff, Provided Daily Staff Support.

Teaching Experience
North Carolina Virtual Public School
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January 2012-Present

As a leader in what works for education in North Carolina I teach students from all around the state, producing 21st century learners who are ready to lead in their own schools and future fields of study. February 2012-June 2014

East Rutherford Middle School

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Science & Social Studies Teacher o Develop engaging and innovative lessons based on investigative and Project Based Learning.

Student Council Staff Advisor 2012-2014 o Lead students in Leadership opportunities throughout the state, while serving the local community.

Jacob Beach
195 Maple St. Apt. 17 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-231-1057 E-Mail: JacobBeach@HistoryReborn.com

Rutherford Opportunity Center

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August 2009-February 2012

High School Social Studies Chair o US History, Civics, World History, Sociology (Standard, Honors, Recovery), Help Desk (technology course)

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School Webmaster- Web Development and fostered community communication 504 Committee and SSMT January-May 2009

Avery High School

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Student Teaching US History August-December 2009

Avery High School

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Practicum Internship Civics & Economics August 2006-December 2007

Watauga High School

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Upward Bound CRLA Certified Tutor January-May 2005

Sand Hill-Venable Elementary

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Title 1 Tutor

Education
Appalachian State University Bachelor of Science: History Secondary Ed. Minor-Religious Studies Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.75 North Carolina Teaching Fellow Deans List or Chancellors List every semester May 2009

Skills
I have experience working with youth of many ages from both rural and urban backgrounds such as the Mountains and Piedmont of North Carolina, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. I am skilled and resourceful with computers and emergent technology, thousands of programs, multiple Learning Management Systems and multiple operating systems.