Sean Rogers

64 Whisper Wind Road, Middlefield CT 06455

(860) 301-0124 | seanpatrickrogers26@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction, Anticipated May 2018
Ø Master’s Inquiry Project: “Global Citizenship Education in the United Kingdom”

Bachelor of Science, Education, Concentration in Secondary Social Studies, May 2017

Bachelor of Arts, History, May 2017
Ø Magna Cum Laude

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England

Study Abroad, Fall 2017

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Manchester High School, Manchester, CT Jan. 2018 – May 2018
Teacher Intern
Ø Designed and implemented curriculum for an upperclassmen Ethics elective.
Ø Co-taught courses in a global studies academy including Civics and US History.
Ø Introduced and incorporated Google Expeditions into social studies curriculums
with explicit connections to the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
Ø Evaluated students’ National History Day projects at the 2018 National History Day
Senior Division Regional Competition.

Neag School of Education, Storrs, CT Jan. 2018 – May 2018

Teaching Assistant
Ø Mentored pre-service teachers in their social studies methods course by providing
feedback on the lesson design process.
Ø Facilitated class activities focused around pedagogical practices, lesson design, and
instructional challenges in the social studies classroom.

Nottingham Girls’ High School, Nottingham, England Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2017
Teacher Intern
Ø Enhanced a political science curriculum by incorporating current events and media.
Ø Organized and led an extracurricular club focused on exploring cultural diversity.
Ø Conducted research on citizenship education in conjunction with Master’s thesis.

National Holocaust Memorial Museum, Laxton, England Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2017
Education Intern
Ø Collaborated with museum educators and archivists to develop and implement a
new education program for visiting secondary schools.
Ø Analyzed data in order to maximize student learning and engagement in exhibits.

Coventry High School, Coventry, CT

Student Teacher Jan. 2017 – May 2017
Ø Taught three sections of a sophomore World History course.
Ø Co-taught lessons for an Advanced Placement European History course.
Ø Developed activities in collaboration with humanities teachers for a Civics course.
 Ø Proactively communicated with parents/guardians through email, phone calls,
conferences, and PPT meetings.
Ø Differentiated instruction to ensure that students with IEPs and 504 plans would
reach the target achievement levels on a school wide standards rubric.
Ø Evaluated seniors’ portfolios through student led conferences as part of the
graduation process.
Clinical Intern Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2016
Ø Participated in professional development programs aimed at restructuring school-
wide assessments.
Ø Measured student understanding of objectives through pre and post assessments.

Sport and Medical Science Academy, Hartford, CT Jan. 2016 – May 2016
Clinical Intern
Ø Created and delivered lessons for a junior year US History course.
Ø Incorporated students’ experiences with ethnic and economic diversity into class
activities and discussions.

East Hartford Middle School, East Hartford, CT Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Clinical Intern
Ø Created and delivered lessons for an eighth grade US History course.
Ø Participated in weekly team planning sessions and IEP meetings.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Tutor, Middlefield, CT Jan. 2018 – Present
Tutor
Ø Worked one-on-one with a high school student to increase grades in social studies.

Middlefield Parks and Recreation, Middlefield, CT

Camp Director May 2017 – Present
Ø Hired, trained, and evaluated staff of fifteen counselors.
Ø Communicated with parents on a daily basis through letters and conferences.
Ø Budgeted town funds to supply and maintain camp activities.
Assistant Camp Director May 2016 – Aug. 2016
Ø Facilitated camp wide activities for children aged five to fifteen.
Ø Administered a behavior management system to address and prevent bullying.
Ø Mentored counselors in training to develop professionalism.
Camp Counselor May 2012 – Aug. 2015
Ø Coordinated team building activities for campers aged five to fifteen.

Regional School District 13, Durham, CT May 2017 – Present

Substitute Teacher

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Natchaug Elementary Tutoring Program, Willimantic, CT Sept. 2014 – Dec. 2015
Site Coordinator
Ø Developed reading and writing strategies for students during after school sessions.

Windham High School Tutoring Program, Windham, CT Sept. 2014 – Dec. 2015
Tutor
Ø Formulated tutoring strategies to improve student performance in history courses.