David Hershey
Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7 and 9 at Randolph Union High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teaching License, VT, MA, NC 5-12 Social Studies and ESL
Vermont Agency of EducationJun, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Randolph Union High School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7 and 9
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Aug 2022 - Present
• Teach and develop curricula for four sessions of a 7th grade social studies course as well as one section of 9th grade US HIstory • Serve as advisor for small group of 7th grade students and spearhead parent communication for that group • Collaborate with colleagues within the social studies department as well as a grade-level team to support students and align curricula • Design assessments to evaluate learning of students in all courses, and communicate student performance to all stakeholders Show less
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Waits River Valley School
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Studies Teacher 6-8
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
• Served as the sole middle school social-studies teacher, designing curricula for and teaching World Geography, Ancient Civilizations, and US History/Civics courses • Served as advisor and lead an academic intervention block for 7th grade students • Acted as second-in-command to make decisions in times of crisis when the principal was unavailable • Teamed with grade-level colleagues to coordinate curricula, evaluate sudan data, and intervene with student supports when necessary • Led professional development for colleagues as a member of the Social Justice Committee for the school • Designed schedule for middle school students to maximize learning time for students and create balance for teachers • Aided colleagues with technological needs and questions as a member of the technology support team • Revised curricula to engage students remotely during shutdown in 2020 • Created Standards-based assessment system as school prepared for compliance with Vermont Act 77 • Volunteered as 7/8 boys basketball coach for one season Show less
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South Burlington High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
Long Term Substitute Teacher for AP Psychology, Economics, and US History Long Term Substitute Teacher for AP Psychology, Economics, and US History
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Boston Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7 and 8
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2017
• Taught four sections of 7th grade Geography, as well as a Food Systems elective, incorporating a strong emphasis on common core standards, Webb’s depth of knowledge, writing development, and close reading throughout the curriculum • Designed and taught curriculum for 8th grade Civics for four years, with a focus on political activism and social justice • Served as grade level team leader for three years, planning meetings and coordinating interventions and initiatives. • Spearheaded a tier-two intervention for 30 targeted failing students to improve grades and develop habits of success • Developed a reading and vocabulary intervention curriculum for 45 students in the eighth grade as part of an extended learning time initiative throughout the school • Analyzed attendance, behavior, and course-grade data weekly with a team of teachers to plan interventions for at-risk students thth th • Collaborated weekly for content planning with 6 , 7 , and 8 Grade History teachers • Supported students and families during the high school transition; aided more than 80% of my 8th grade students to apply to schools beyond their district placements for the 2015-2016 and school year • Organized and led first middle school Gay-Straight Alliance student club in Boston Public Schools to improve school climate and create safe spaces across the school for LGBT and questioning youth • Coached middle school track team and founded a school-wide hiking club • Partnered with outside organization Generation Citizen to bring college student volunteers into my class to lead students in a civic action curriculum • Led recycling program for school in partnership with 6th grade LD/SAR students Show less
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McCormick & Schmick's
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United States
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Food Runner
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Ensure proper execution of dishes and prompt delivery to guests at the restaurant Ensure proper execution of dishes and prompt delivery to guests at the restaurant
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Thompson Island Outward Bound
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer School Teacher, Mathematics
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Taught summer school in hands-on summer program for students from Orchard Gardens K-8 school in the summer of 2012. Taught summer school in hands-on summer program for students from Orchard Gardens K-8 school in the summer of 2012.
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Citizen Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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National Teaching Fellow
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
Led team of 17 sixth and seventh grade students to improve their academic grades and develop leadership skills • Selected as academic program lead; developed framework for academic support programming and coached staff members in lesson preparation and implementation • Designed data collection and analysis system to allow staff members to measure academic growth within our programming • Ensured after-school program advanced academic goals by engaging teachers to coordinate in curriculum development • Coached adult volunteers in designing and teaching 10-week classes; partnered with computer programmers, chemists, engineering students, business executives, and lawyers to plan and execute engaging, student-friendly activities Show less
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Durham Public Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Studies Student Teacher
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Sep 2009 - May 2010
Student taught A.P. US History, A.P. US Government and Politics, and Poverty in America (elective) Student taught A.P. US History, A.P. US Government and Politics, and Poverty in America (elective)
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Education
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2006 - 2010
Duke University
BA, Public Policy, Education -
2016 - 2033
Green Mountain College
Master’s Degree, Masters of Science in Sustainable Food Systems
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