John Brandon Avant

1000 Watermark Place #301, Columbia, SC 29210 Cell: (803) 446-5450 Email: avantjb@email.sc.edu Objective To obtain a social studies teaching position at the secondary level Education University of South Carolina- Columbia, S.C., USA Secondary Education-Social Studies-Masters of Teaching Degree Graduation Date: May 2014 (Current and Expected) GPA: 4.00 Passed Praxis (186) Certification projected in May 2014 pending PLT and completion of Masters Program University of South Carolina- Columbia, S.C., USA Bachelor of Arts in History Minor: Secondary Education Graduated: May 2013 GPA: 3.14 Experience Professional Preparation: Student Teacher at Eau Claire High School (January 17, 2014-Present) Columbia, S.C. Created innovative lessons by integrating technology, primary and secondary documents, with Common Core State Standards, using National Council for the Social Studies Strands, and state standards Emphasized evidence-based arguments to ensure relevant, engaging content Employed student-centered activities in order to drive rigor Constructed assessments using a variety of formats (including group projects and essays)

Additional Experience: Over 10 years of management experience in the Hotel/Restaurant Industry Hotel/Restaurant experience developed professionalism, work ethic, customer service skills, organizational skills, calm demeanor under pressure, presentation skills, leadership skills, punctuality, teamwork skills, the ability to prepare others, computer skills

Honors Presidents List (2011-Present) University of South Carolina ETS Recognition of Excellence Award (Praxis score)