Peter M. Barker2454 Cloudcroft Square

Reston, VA 20191(513) 379-3135

pb6090@gmail.com

Relevant Work Experience

Adjunct InstructorDepartment of Social Studies, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VAJan 2015-May2015

Taught Ancient and Modern Civilizations with classes of 15-35 studentsDeveloped syllabi, written assessments, research projects and examsMentored students in small groups on writing composition, critical reading and note-taking

TeacherDepartment of History, Yeshiva of Greater Washington, Silver Spring, MDAug 2011-Current

Co-wrote a unified middle school curriculum, based on College Board standards for both the Boy’s and Girl’s divisions, including skills-based assessments for all units.Taught World Civilizations, Early and Modern American History, A.P. U.S. Government and Politics, and Military HistoryDeveloped unit plans, lessons, assessments and projects for high school and middle school classes grades 7-12Taught AP class in full compliance with College Board standardsDeveloped a full curriculum for Military History including readings, projects, and classroom and independent workParticipated in in-house workshops designed to increase cooperative learning, and student participation in the classroomCoached the Mock Trial Club for the Boy’s School

Adjunct Instructor Department of History and Geography, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Aug 2009-May 2010

Taught Modern and Early American History survey courses with classes ranging from 25-40 studentsDeveloped syllabi, assignments, and examsMentored students individually and conducted small group discussion exorcises to critically examine reading material

Adjunct InstructorDepartment of History, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OHJul 2009-Feb 2010

Taught an online section of Western Civilization with a class of 20 studentsDeveloped course structure and conducted online asynchronous classroom discussions using Blackboard and Angel

Supplementary Education SpecialistEducation Excellence, LLC (Sylvan Learning Center), Cincinnati, OHOct 2009-May 2010

Tutored small groups, ranging from 3-5 students in grades 3-8 in math, reading and study skillsWorked closely with administration on-site at an urban charter school to improve students’ standardized test scores as part of a team of 10 instructors

Teaching Assistant

Department of History, Miami University, Oxford, OHAug 2007-May 2009

Participated in a team of graduate students and a supervising professor to develop course material, assignments and tests for discussion sections of 25 studentsDeveloped syllabi, and assessment tools to grade student progressMentored students individually and in small groups in writing, note taking and critical thinking

Substitute TeacherNorwood City School District, Cincinnati, OHSept 2006 – June 2007

Taught classes of Math, History, Woodworking and Spanish for grades 7-11 on a long and short-term basis

Other Work Experience

Research AssistantAmerican University History Department Washington, DCOct 2010 – May 2011

Developed a database of 500 grants and scholarships for graduate students in the humanities and created an online, searchable listing with Adobe Acrobat for Department’s websiteResearched tenure standards from 16 comparable Universities and developed reports for tenure committee

Team MemberThe Container Store Washington, DCAug 2010 – July 2011

Provided knowledgeable and courteous customer service for between 40-70 customers daily, selling high end storage and closet componentsResponsible for inventory, loss prevention, register duties and sales of merchandize between $4.99-$4000

Lead TechnicianStaples, The Office SuperstoreSept 2006 – Feb 2009

Led implementation of Easy Tech program for Kenwood StoreRepaired PC Desktops and Laptops for between 2-10 customers weeklyMaintained store work logs, and scheduling using MS ExcelTrained and evaluated new techniciansSold computer hardware, software and accessories valued $99-$5000

Education

Miami University, graduated 2009Master of Arts with focus in U.S. political HistoryHavighurst Seminar: Intensive study of the culture and history of Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc

University of Cincinnati, graduated 2006Bachelor of Arts w/ Honors, History20 hours of post-graduate work in Secondary EducationLicensed to teach grades 7-12 in social studies in the State of Ohio 2007-2011

Other Professional Activities

Member Organization of American Historians 2009 - current

Member Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society 2009 - 2010

Presented Papers at Conferences: McCarthyism in the Papers: A Study of Anti-Communists and their Use of the Press Oct 2009, May 2009 at Orono, MA and Binghamton, NY

Other Applicable Skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Blackboard, Power School, Angel and S.A.P. digital grading software

Familiar with Wimba online classroom software

Possess working knowledge of LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat and Novel

Able to use Smartboard technology effectively in a classroom environment