This document provides a summary of Michael J. Scherer Jr.'s background and qualifications as an educator. He has over a decade of experience teaching social studies, with expertise in Global History and U.S. History. He is skilled at engaging students through creative lessons and providing support to struggling students. Scherer holds a Master's degree and state teaching certifications. He has received awards for his work and pursued ongoing professional development.

1. Michael J. Scherer Jr.
70 East Park Drive | Huntington Station, NY 11746 | (631) 742-2013
MichaelJScherer78@gmail.com / Mscherer@schools.nyc.gov
SUMMARY:
Organized, passionate, and award-winning educator with a proven record of helping students achieve their short and long term academic goals
through the development of effective study and test taking strategies, writing skills and process, as well as reading and annotation techniques. More
than a decade of classroom experience teaching all social studies courses with expertise in Global History and Geography and U.S History and
Government. Successful history of engaging students in rigorous coursework while establishing a great rapport through creative and fun
assignments. Adept at identifying and coaching students who require additional support to improve their performance on both formal and informal
assessments.
CERTIFICATION:
• New York State Teachers Certification in Social Studies Secondary Education
• New York City Department of Education License
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Social Studies Teacher Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, Brooklyn, NY February 2003-
present
• Teach all Social Studies related courses, grades 9-12
• Design rigorous student-centered learning activities for the classroom
• Provide effective classroom and behavior management strategies
• Adapt pedagogy by using differentiated learning best practices
• Structure lessons to meet the needs of inclusion students based on their IEP reports and the advice of their Special
Education teachers
• Adapt lessons to teach Social Studies to non-English speaking students and consult with ENL staff regarding effective
methods and strategies
Per Diem Substitute Teacher Commack Union Free School District, Commack, NY February 2002-February 2003
• Assumed full responsibility and management of the grade level assigned
• Implemented teachers lesson plans while monitoring students and providing effective classroom management strategies
EDUCATION:
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY February 2006-June 2008
• Masters Degree Teaching Social Studies
Dowling College, Oakdale, NY September 1996-May
2000
• Bachelor of History/Secondary Education
ACTIVITIES / AWARDS / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
• 2016 – Manage Social Studies department google drive account
• 2015 – Harlem RBI Program Tutor – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
• 2014 – 9/11 Tribute Center Teacher Award winner
(http://tributewtc.org/education/for- teachers/teacher-awards/previous-award-winners)
• 2014-2016 – Regents content leader at scoring site
• 2011-2016 – Inquiry team leader
• 2011-2016 – Pre-and post-literacy task coordinator for common core argumentative essay writing
• 2011 – English Language Learners in your Classroom (ASPDP online course)
• 2011 – Teaching English Language Learners (ELL): An Introduction (ASPDP online course)
• 2010 – Teaching Diverse Learners (ASPDP online course)
• 2009 – Character Education: A Foundational Classroom Asset (ASPDP online course)
• 2009 – Differentiated Instruction (ASPDP online course)
• 2009 – Coaching and Mentoring to Improve Student Learning (ASPDP online course)
• 2006-2007 – Head Coach – Brooklyn Admirals Lacrosse Team
• 2004-2006 – National Association of Scholars James Madison Seminar at the University of Princeton
• 2002-2004 – Volunteer Lacrosse Coach- Commack Youth Lacrosse League
• 1996-2000 – Dowling College Golden Lions Lacrosse Team, Scholarship athlete
RELATED SKILLS:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint), internet research, use of Skedula, and interactive
board applications
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• 1997-2016 US Lacrosse member
• 2011-2016 NYCLO – New York City Lacrosse Officials (Boys)
INTERESTS:

2. • Coaching any sport (preferably lacrosse)
• Assisting with after school activities and/or clubs
References and observation reports furnished upon request