April R.

West
9951 Ponder Lane, Apt 201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
(757) 237-2441; awest2@wcpss.net

EDUCATION
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA
Master of Teaching, GPA: 3.97 May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in History, GPA: 3.576
Honors: Goerig-Katzenbach Endowed Scholarship (for aspiring educators)
Activities: Varsity Cheerleader; Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Philanthropy Chair; UVA Housing Association Council
Certifications: Virginia and North Carolina State Teacher Licensure Endorsement in Social Studies Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC November 2016 June 2017
Academic and Honors World History Teacher; Stunt Coach
Taught Honors and Academic World History. Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to improve student
learning outcomes. Worked closely with the World History PLT in appropriately aligning standards to the World History
classroom. Utilized primary source analysis, student centered learning, and experiential learning that prepares students for a 21st
century workforce. Emphasized analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills. Used data to improve student learning outcomes.
Encouraged digital literacy in the classroom. Served as one of the coaches for Stunt, a sport similar to cheerleading.

Ocean Lakes High School, Virginia Beach, VA January 2016 June 2016
World History I Teacher and Economics Teacher
Taught Economics and World History I courses. Designed and implemented both curriculum and lesson plans in order to
improve student learning outcomes. Utilized a variety of instructional methods, including primary source analysis, cooperative
learning, and experiential learning. Emphasized analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills in the classroom. Encouraged
digital literacy in the classroom.

Lucier Family, Richmond, VA January 2015 January 2016

At-Home Educator/Childcare Provider
Worked with children ages 6 months to 3-years old. Planned and implemented age appropriate activities and instruction in order
to encourage appropriate cognitive development, motor skill development, and social-emotional development. Used positive
reinforcement and behavior management strategies.

Hammond School, Columbia, SC Fall 2014

Government Teacher
Taught 4 classes of 8th grade United States Government. Designed and wrote a government curriculum for Hammond School.
Implemented unit and lesson plans. Emphasized digital classroom strategies and maintained a paperless classroom environment.
Instructed students using interdisciplinary methods, experiential learning, debates, discussion, primary source analysis,
cooperative learning, and current event analysis. Individually advised and tutored struggling students to ensure academic
improvement and future success. Served as the Youth in Government club advisor and as an assistant cheerleading coach.

Sutherland Middle School, Albemarle, VA Fall 2013

Teaching Associate
Taught 4 classes of 7th grade United States History and two classes of 8th grade Civics. Developed and implemented unit and
lesson plans. Successfully engaged students using a variety of instructional methods, including structured academic controversy,
visual discovery, simulations, yellow journalism projects, direct instruction, primary source analysis, cooperative learning, and
student presentations. Regularly implemented technology into lessons. Participated in parent conferences, team meetings, and
professional development. Individually advised students outside of school hours.

Henley Middle School, Albemarle, VA 2012 2013

Student Teacher
Designed lessons and taught United States History. Emphasized the use of primary source documents, document analysis, and
technology. Promoted effective behavior management and helped create a positive classroom environment.

Buford Middle School, Charlottesville, VA Spring 2012

AVID Teacher Assistant
Tutored 7th and 8th grade Advancement Via Individual Determination students. Used Socratic Seminar style questioning to help
students achieve understanding of various topics in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Spanish.

Charlottesville High School, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2011

Tutor
Tutored 11th grade ESOL students in Chemistry, United States History, and Algebra I.
 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Hunt Institute, Durham, NC July 2016 November 2016
Education Policy and Program Analyst Intern
Researched education policy issues impacting the United States on the state and national levels. Read and synthesized policy
information to assist staff members in publishing reports on various issues, including ESSA, school accountability measures, and
political education platforms. Organized and graphed state education data. Created comprehensive data packets used to inform
senior politicians, education policy advisors to politicians, and other persuasive stakeholders in the field of education.

ASAP Sitters, LLC, Richmond, VA December 2014 March 2015

Regional Manager
Recruited, interviewed, background checked, and hired a reliable team of successful childcare providers. Marketed ASAP Sitters,
LLC to over 100 local resources, local businesses, and online business entities to further expand the company and gain clients in
the Richmond area. Maintained organized records of providers and referral information. Managed and tracked billable hours and
time sheets.

Vista Graphics Incorporated, Virginia Beach, VA Summer 2013

Digital Marketing Assistant
Trained and instructed hotel managers, hotel owners, and hotel staffs in Digital Room Directories, a free web based room
directory provided by Vista Graphics Incorporated. Analyzed geographic data, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, distribution
numbers, graphs, and user comments in order to improve the Digital Room Directory service and ensure improved and continued
use of the service in 63 Virginia Beach and Norfolk Hotels.

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 2012 2013

Resident Advisor
Professionally supervised and advised students in first-year residence halls during all academic terms, including January term.
Successfully planned and implemented Health and Wellness, Multicultural Awareness, Personal Enrichment, Community
Outreach, and Academic Inquiry programs. Worked with UVA administration and staff to communicate important University
matters with residents. Monitored residence halls to uphold policies, to help ensure an atmosphere of respect among students,
and to help create a safe living environment. Intervened in crisis situations. Documented incidents using UVAs designated
software and reporting system. Maintained possession of purchasing card for residential area and completed documentation of
funds. Participated in interviewing and hiring of future Resident Advisors.

Vista Graphics Incorporated, Virginia Beach, VA Summers 2009 2011

Virginia Beach Visitor Guide Ambassador
Established and managed new distribution points for Visitor Guide magazine. Both trained and supervised five employees for the
management of the magazines circulation throughout the Tidewater area. Analyzed distribution numbers and circulation data.