Michael Metz is seeking a position as a Social Studies teacher. He has a B.S.Ed. from Kutztown University with a 3.95 GPA and majored in Secondary Education/Social Studies with a minor in Geography. He has experience student teaching American History at the 8th and 9th grade levels and has a strong background in history, geography, government and social sciences.

1. Michael Metz
2140 Stonewall Drive
Macungie, PA 18062
Mmetz256@live.kutztown.edu, (610) 703-8465
OBJECTIVE
To contribute to public education as a Social Studies teacher. Interested in club
advisement.
SKILLS
• Good organization and planning
• Technology aided presentation skills
• Diverse historical content knowledge
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience synthesizing multiple disciplines
EDUCATION
B.S.Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Major: Secondary Education/Social Studies May 2013
Minor: Geography
GPA: 3.95
RELATED COURSES
• History, Geography, Government, Social Sciences, Economics
• Teaching English as a Second Language, Instructional Strategies for Students with
Disabilities, Literacy Development
HONORS
• Kutztown University Honors Society
• Board of Governor’s Scholarship
• Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Theta Upsilon, Who’s Who at Kutztown
• College of Education Faculty Award for Undergraduate Academic Excellence (2010)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Giant Supermarket October 2008-Present
Gas/Service Associate Trexlertown, PA
• Attending to gas station maintenance and customers, performing various duties
around the store, including bagging, maintaining clean sweeps, and restocking items
Kutztown Tutor Center January 2011- December 2012
Individual Tutor Kutztown, PA
• American History, World History, Anthropology, Physical Geography, and Astronomy
Kutztown Student Services Center September 2011- May 2012
Note Taker Kutztown, PA
• Recorded detailed class notes for other students in classes who request the service.

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Kutztown School District November 2011- April 2012
National History Day Club Advisor Kutztown, PA
• Instructed students on using proper research techniques, taught how to format
bibliographies, and aided in developing their projects.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Nitschmann Middle School March 2013- May 2013
Student Teacher Bethlehem, PA
• Taught American History at the 8th
grade level, traditional scheduling
• Instructed in team-teaching setting, incorporating technology
Whitehall High School January 2013- March 2013
Student Teacher Whitehall, PA
• Taught American History at the 9th
grade level, block scheduling
• Created units of lesson plans while adhering to department requirements
Kutztown Area High School January 2012- May 2012
Teacher Candidate Kutztown, PA
• Observed, created, and presented lessons and instructional material for 10th grade
social studies classrooms
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Lewes Historical Society May 2013- August 2013
Intern Lewes, DE
• Summer internship, experience in public history museum. Experience with
educational program development and historical research.
Oxford University, England May 2012- June 2012
Study Abroad Student Oxford, UK
• Selected in a competitive process for a scholarship to study at Oxford, focusing on
British culture, history, and literature.
St. Tikhons Summer Camp July 2011
Teenage Counselor Waymart, PA
• Organized and directed a large group of teenagers throughout a full week at this
religious camp, participating in religious discussions and events
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church July 2007- September 2010
Senior Altar Boy Bethlehem, PA
• Organized younger altar boys in aiding the priest during weekly church services.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
• Committee Head, Kutztown Medieval Renaissance Club September 2012- May 2013
• Treasurer, Vegetarian Education Group September 2010- May 2013
• Volunteer Service, Kutztown Honor’s Society September 2009- May 2013
• Secretary and Vice President, Gamers of KU November 2010- December 2012