Christopher Boyd Trammel

5038 Kellen Lane, Bloomfield, MI 48302 USA/ 1-248-894-3929 christophu70@gmail.com/ skype: christopher.trammel April 22, 1970/ Nationality- American Married- Justine Wilson (teacher)/ No dependents Search Associate candidate and registered with TIE online Profile Chris is an experienced teacher who has been educating students for the past 13 years. He
takes time to get to know students personally and is able to make meaningful connections. Chris offers his students inquiry-based learning opportunities. Chris loves teaching and travelling. He spent the past summer travelling in Egypt and Italy soaking up the fascinating history of each country. Chris is also extremely flexible. Past administrations have given Chris a variety of teaching assignments within the Social Studies.

Education 8/10-current 12/1993

Enrolled in a Masters in History program, American Public University (on-line) Bachelor of Arts, University of North Texas, Majored in Social Studies, Minor in Education with a credential program Colorado Teaching Certificate- current

Teaching Experience 8/12-Current Social Studies Teacher, American International School of Egypt, Cairo
Teach high school world history and IB Diploma Programme Geography Member of the faculty senate Model UN coordinator Teach a majority ESL population Ongoing curriculum alignment work with the Virginia State Standards Utilize close reading, text-dependent questioning and rigorous academic writing strategies

8/07- 6/12

Social Studies Teacher, Ridgway Secondary School, Colorado

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Taught 6 & 7th grade general Social Studies, 9th grade World Geography, 10th grade World History, 11th & 12th grade media literacy Developed each course's curriculum, scope & sequence Write individualized Student Learning Plan for Advisory students annually Work in a Professional Learning Community with colleagues Additional teaching responsibilities include Outdoor Leadership classes Serve on the Building Leadership Committee

9/05- 6/07

Assistant Teacher, Esteyville Cooperative Program, Vermont

Assisted the classroom teacher with the education of emotionally disturbed students Helped to implement a program based on positive behaviors Supervised students during non-instructional time Assisted with the adventure-based counseling program

Other Experience 9/00- 6/05 Teacher/Naturalist, Los Angeles Outdoor Science School, California
Taught 5th & 6th grade students standards based science lessons in an outdoor setting Created weekly lesson plans that covered energy flows, matter cycles and interdependence; topics included- scientific methods, adaptations, botany, zoology, ecosystems (ocean, forest, mountain meadow, riparian, etc.), astronomy and stewardship

Courses and Training

IBICUS IB Geography Level I Training- February 2013 National Social Studies Conference- Nov. 2010 Multiple Courses at the Summer Teacher Institute Western State College 6/09, 6/10

China Study Tour for Teachers- July 2011 Teaching Reading in Your Content Area10/09 Jump Start to Effective Teaching- 10/08

Interests Hiking, Bird-watching, Travelling, Botany, Guitar, Reading, Flat-water Kayaking

References- Feel free to contact anyone listed below. Robert Evens, Principal American International School of Egypt-West Campus, Cairo Egypt (202) 38540600 (phone) (202) 38510646 (fax) revans@aiswest.com Jim Bob Hobbs, Principal Ridgway Secondary School 1200 Green St, Ridgway, CO 81432 1-970-626-5788 (phone) 1-970-626-3249 (fax) jhobbs@ridgway.k12.co.us Shaun Hawke, Lead Teacher Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School PO Box 2860 Big Bear City, CA 92314 1-909-585-7225 (phone) 1-909-585-4601 (fax) smhawke@yahoo.com