Brian Babcock

1912 Thunderbird Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 450-4108
bbabcock17@icloud.com
Digital Teaching Portfolio: http://www.brianbabcock.weebly.com
Bachelor of Arts
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 2002-2005
 History and Secondary Education
 Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
Awards and Acknowledgements
Teacher of the Year Nominee and Finalist 2013-2014
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia
 Nominated by colleagues
Most School Spirited Award
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2007-Present
 Nominated, annually, by the senior class; award is based upon active role during Spirit Weeks, attendance at various sporting events,
and chaperoning various school sponsored activities
Certifications and Professional Development Activities
Certifications
 Five Year Virginia Teaching License
 Praxis I – passing scores for Virginia Praxis standards
 Praxis II – passing scores for Virginia Praxis standards
Professional Development
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Program
Austin, Texas and Norfolk, Virginia 2006-2012
 Program designed by Flip Flippen which aims to facilitate a structured working environment both in and outside of the classroom,
innovative problem solving techniques, and identify the type of educator those in attendance want to become while developing
meaningful relationships with both students and colleagues
 Received certification in Capturing Kids’ Hearts based upon the initial training and the follow up session held in Norfolk, Virginia

Teaching Experience
Norview High, Norfolk, VA 2006-Present
Courses Taught
 World History II 2006-2009, 2011-Present
 Honors World History II 2008-2009, 2010-2011
 World History I 2008-Present
o Content Team Leader World History I 2010-Present
 Inclusion World History I 2008-Present
 Virginia US History 2009-2012
 Inclusion Virginia US History 2009-2012
Experience
 Content and Data Team Leader, World History II 2008-2009
 Content and Data Team Leader, World History I 2010-Present
 Actively involved in collecting and analyzing data as Data Team Leader
 Collaboratively create differentiated lesson plans, activities, projects, and formal and informal assessments for World History I, World
History II, and Virginia US History ensures accessibility to all ability levels in order to facilitate active involvement of students
 Implement relevant lessons and activities with real world connections while providing students with audiences to present their work
 Assist in creating formal unit assessments that are SOL compatible for all courses taught
 All lessons are specifically crafted to provide students with an understanding of the essential tools needed to succeed in both high school as
well as life and meet the following criteria:
o To create effective communicators and collaborators
o To create globally aware, independent, responsible learners and citizens
o To create critical and creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers
Involvement in School to Improve School Climate
Emcee of Homecoming Pep Rally 2008-Present
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia
 Responsible for setting climate of pep rally and encouraging school spirit, introducing all fall sports teams and coaches, NJROTC
Color Guard, Cheerleading Squads, Marching Band, Chorus
Teacher Homecoming Tent
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2008-Present
 Founder and operator of annual cookout for teachers prior to the homecoming football game to encourage school spirit
Girls’/Boys’ Varsity Tennis Coach
 Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2007-2011
 2007-2008 Regional Qualifiers as a Team
Involvement in School to Improve School Climate Continued

 2007-2008 Regional Qualifier – 2 singles, 1 double

 2008-2009 Regional Qualifier – 2 singles, 1 double
 2009-2010 Regional Qualifier as a Team
 2009-2010 Regional Qualifier -1 single, 1 double
 2010 Regional Qualifier – 1 single
ODU Leadership Camp Counselor
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 2006-Present
 Originally established for just Norview High School rising freshmen but soon spread to become a district event, the Leadership Camp
was designed to students who will attend high school for the first time in the fall assume a leadership role in their school. The students
are partnered up with teachers who act as their mentor for the upcoming year to help them have a smooth transition into high school as
well as help them have a successful first year academically.
 Led workshops that emphasized study and social skills that facilitate success at the high school level
New Teacher Mentor
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2007-2011, 2018-2019
 Mentored first year teachers throughout the year
Cosponsor of Black History Month Trivia Contest
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2011-2013
 Worked with a coworker to raise awareness of Black History Month and all of the accomplishments and contributions made by
various African American citizens. Each day during announcements a different trivia question would be posed to the student body;
students would submit their answers. Those who got the answer correct would have their names put into a raffle that occurred at the
end of the month.
Taking Back the Hallways Coordinator
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2008-Present
 A teacher led initiate to eliminate tardiness of students at Norview High School. The program tracks student attendance through the
Intranet at the school e with a full database of the student population.
 As Coordinator, I log student data, assign detentions and Saturday Schools, and schedule hallway sweeps.
Accreditation Counsel Member
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2012-2013
 In charge of collecting, organizing, and dissemination vital information to ensure that Norview receive accreditation from Advanced-
Ed
Challenge Day Counselor
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2006-Present
 One to two day youth seminar that aims to help teenagers realize self-worth and provide both the students and their community with
programs that demonstrate the possibility of love and connection through the celebration of diversity, truth, expression.
Faculty Presenter – Ethics of Excellence
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2012
 Presented to the entire faculty explaining how an organization conducts itself ethically and how we, as teachers, can do so as well.
Faculty Presenter – Humble Heart
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2013
 Presented to the entire faculty explaining how Norview’s teachers, faculty, staff, and students have positively impacted the community
and how we can continue to do so.
Talent Show – Audience Favorite
Norview High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2011
 With a coworker, wrote and choreographed a parody of “Teach Me How to Dougie” called “Teach Me How to Study” and performed
in front of the school. Song emphasized the need to study and avoid distractions. Our performance made local news.

References

Mrs. Jennifer Lopez, Social Studies Teacher Specialist, Norfolk Public Schools
(757)628-3838
jlopez2@nps.k12.va.us

Mr. Bruce Brady, Head of Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction, Norfolk Public Schools
(757)628-3481
bwbrady@nps.k12.va.us

Mr. Gregg Mottinger, Assistant Principal, Norview High School

(757)852-4500
gmottinger@nps.k12.va.us

Mr. Brent McKenzie, Chief of Staff to Senator Dave Marsden

(757)478-3439
mckenzie.brent@gmail.com
Mr. Glen Van Houten, Vice President, Orangepeel Transportation
gvanhouten@orangepeeltransportation.com

Mr. Dale Holt, Chief Operations Officer, Division Services, Department of School Division Services, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
(757)263-1040
Dale.holt@VBSchools.com