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JOSEPH C. FOREHAN

Los Alamitos

Summary

Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in North and South America. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to a wide variety of students.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Studies Teacher

Inglewood Unified School District
08.2022 - Current


  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

Certificated Substitute

Los Alamitos Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Took over a Language Arts class mid year and managed the day to day lesson plans and discipline for the remainder of the school year.

5th Grade Teacher

Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
08.2015 - 09.2018

Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

5th Grade Teacher

Paramount Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.


5th Grade Teacher & 5th Grade JROTC Teacher

California Military Institute (CMI) Perris High School District
08.2010 - 06.2014


  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.

3rd Grade Teacher

Cresson Elementary School Little Lake School District
08.2007 - 06.2008

Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.

Education

Social Studies Single Subject Credential - EDUCATION

National University
La Jolla, CA
06.2022

Multiple Subject Credential/ Masters in Education - Multiple Subject Credential

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
2007

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - HISTORY

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
2001

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Parent Relations
  • Student Engagement
  • Academic Record Keeping
  • Multicultural Education
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Chaperoning Events

Timeline

Social Studies Teacher

Inglewood Unified School District
08.2022 - Current

Certificated Substitute

Los Alamitos Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2022

5th Grade Teacher

Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
08.2015 - 09.2018

5th Grade Teacher

Paramount Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2015

5th Grade Teacher & 5th Grade JROTC Teacher

California Military Institute (CMI) Perris High School District
08.2010 - 06.2014

3rd Grade Teacher

Cresson Elementary School Little Lake School District
08.2007 - 06.2008

Social Studies Single Subject Credential - EDUCATION

National University

Multiple Subject Credential/ Masters in Education - Multiple Subject Credential

University of La Verne

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - HISTORY

San Diego State University
JOSEPH C. FOREHAN