Highly qualified English/Social Studies (History) Middle and High School teacher, with over 5 years teaching World History, American History, Civics and Economics to high school students in urban educational settings. Special talent engaging at-risk students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures. Organized debate team and student service teams for service learning. I am also a mindful Middle School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. I am well known for encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.