John Presley

About John Presley

Experienced classroom teacher with a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and higher education. Skilled in development and implementation of CIA (curriculum, instruction, and assessment). Adept at teaching social studies, teaching English Language arts, learning management systems, information management systems, instructional design, distance (virtual) learning, education leadership, Google Editor Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong education professional with a Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Proficient at adult training by mentoring new teachers and training teacher-candidates as a cooperating teacher for local colleges and universities. Open to full time district administrative positions, developer and specialist roles, and education research opportunities related to CIA at local school districts in Southwest Missouri.

Experience

1. Classroom Teacher - Social Studies

   Willard High School

   Jul 2000 — Present · Willard, MO, US

   Currently teaching social studies skills for high school grade levels (9-12) • Taught American History, World History, Contemporary Issues, Economics, Government & Politics, AP Government & Politics, American Military History, and Missouri History; Taught summer school courses (2007-present) for enrichment and credit recovery • Designed and taught face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes using Canvas Learning Management System • Mentored seven (7) beginning teachers at current school district, and functioned as a cooperating teacher for thirteen (13) student teachers for surrounding colleges and universities. • Served as department head (20••••19)- Supervised implementation of Missouri Civics Initiative Test for American History course; Collaborated with teachers to collect, review, and discuss data. • Constructed and employed formative and common assessments as external authenticator of classroom instruction and department curriculum • Developed and implemented social studies curriculum to conform with Missouri Learning Standards • Contracted extracurricular activities included Head Wrestling Coach (20••••03) and Assistant Wrestling Coach (20••••15) • Non-contracted duties included department head, scholarship committee, curriculum, PLC Leadership committee, class sponsor, attendance committee, and History Club

Education

• Missouri State University

  Master of Science in Education (MS.Ed), History

  1999 — 2003

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Science in Education (BS.Ed), Social Studies, English Language Arts

  1993 — 1997

• University of Louisiana at Monroe

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Curriculum and Instruction

  2017 — 2021

• Eureka Sr. High School

  General Education

  1990 — 1993