David A.

Peffer II
139 East Charles Street (724) 944-4961
Ellwood City, PA 16117 d97peffer@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Social Studies teaching position (7-12) at a school district where I can develop curriculum that
promotes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity; willing to coach swimming and
sponsor student organizations

EDUCATION
Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA May 2019
Bachelor of Arts: History and Secondary Education
GPA: 3.796

CERTIFICATIONS
PA Certification 7-12 Social Studies
Google Certified Educator- Level 1

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
9th–11th Grade Social Studies, Student Teacher
Hickory High School, Hermitage, PA (1:1 School), Spring 2019
 Planned units and taught a group of advanced freshmen and a diverse group of juniors in United States
History 1865-Present and United States Government
 Participated in department and faculty meetings and in-service training days
 Utilized Google Classroom and Power School to create assignments, submit grades, and take attendance
 Created modified assessment for students identified with learning disabilities
 Implemented interdisciplinary connections to language arts through writing and primary source analysis

8th-9th Grade Special Education, Field Experience

Hickory High School, Hermitage, PA (1:1 School), Fall 2018
 Gained experience teaching students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
 Planned and taught lesson on budgeting using algebraic equations

8th-9th Grade, Practicum

Wilmington Area Middle School, New Wilmington, PA (1:1 School), Fall 2017
New Castle Junior High School, New Castle, PA, Fall 2018
 Mirrored my cooperating teacher and taught lessons on the colonials in early American history
 Co-taught lesson on the Columbian Exchange with other pre-service teachers

7th-8th Grade General Education, Field Experience

Riverside Beaver County School District, Spring 2016
 Planned a unit and taught 7th grade students about the human and physical geography of the Middle East
 Created bulletin board to demonstrate the themes of geography as they related to the Middle East

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Swim Camp Counselor, Westminster College (PA), 2 summers
 Ensured the safety of all campers during the practice, meal hours, and free time
 Instructed and critiqued swimmers on proper technique and posture while swimming
Judge, 2018 National History Day Contest for Region 3 at Westminster College
Volunteer, Special Olympics Basketball Tournament at Westminster College, annually
Swim Instructor, community swim lessons and Wilmington fifth grader swim lessons, 4 years

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ACTIVITES AND HONORS
Men’s Varsity Swimming & Diving Team (Captain), 4 years
Student Athletic Advisory Committee Representative, 2 years
Student Government Association (Academics Chair), 2 years
Member of Nationally Recognized Social Fraternity, 3 years
(President) 2018 and (Vice President of Member Development) Fall 2017
Westminster College Dean’s List, 6 semesters
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honors Society
Pi Sigma Pi National Honors Society
2019 Darwin W. Huey Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year
CSCAA Academic All-American Honorable Mention, 2 seasons
Coach Gene Nicholson Leadership and Service Award Recipient
Jerb Miller Scholarship recipient (referral from teacher), 4 years

WORK EXPERIENCE
Post Extrusion Department Laborer: VEKA Inc., Fombell, PA, Summer 2018
 Produced foil covered vinyl material for window frames, door frames, fencing, and decking
 Operated miter saw, lamination line, and propane powered heat gun to ensure the correct production,
sealing, and storage of all material produced in post extrusion
Produce Stocker: Giant Eagle, Ellwood City, PA, 5 years 2012-2017
 Rotated and restocked daily delivered fresh produce
 Prepared specialty ordered fruit and vegetable trays upon customers request
 Maintained a safe and clean preparation room, cooler, and shopping area