Scott Semchenko is seeking a middle school teaching position and has over 10 years of experience teaching various subjects. He has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Massachusetts teaching certifications in elementary education and special education. His experience includes substitute teaching at various grade levels, long-term positions teaching subjects such as history, math, and special education, and a student teaching placement in 4th grade. He is looking to influence youth through encouraging academic, behavioral, social, and character growth.

1. Scott A. Semchenko
80 Curtis Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169 scott_semchenko@yahoo.com (617)-959-4659
_Objective: To obtain a full-time Middle-school Humanities teaching position, andto influence and shape youth in a positive wayby
encouraging their growth academically, behaviorally, socially, and in their personal character.
Certification:
MA Initial Teaching License: Academic: Elementary (1-6): Certified by
Massachusetts D.E.S. E.
Praxis 1 Examination: Passed;
MTEL Communication and Literacy Tests: Passed
MTEL General Curriculum Test: Passed
MTEL Foundations of Reading Test: Passed
Education:
2013 University of Phoenix Quincy, MA
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education GPA: 3.05
2008 Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA
Associate of Arts: General Studies/ Liberal Arts
Relevant Teaching Experience:
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March 2014 to August 2015 Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School Hyde Park, MA
Interim 8th Grade Learning Specialist
 Responsible for all grading and reporting for 26 students, concerning academic and behavioral progress.
 Provide instructional/ academic support for 79 collective students in general education, paced, and
modified 8th
grade curriculum areas, and tutoring and pull-out services for academic and behavioral support
for one 7th
grade and four 8th grade classes.
 Instruct as a co-teacher/ support for students on IEP/ 504 within 8th
grade ELA and Math classes, and
taught/ modified 8th grade Algebra curriculum and Arithmetic in small group classroom settings.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher: 9th
/ 12th
Grade AP History
 Instructed three sections of AP History for 9th
grade and one section of AP History for 12th
grade, and
prepared students for college placement exam in AP History.
 Taught 9th
grade writing, reflection, and open discussion response to 71 collective students, on influences
of the Industrial Revolution and Western Imperialism/ Colonialism on the continent of Africa, China, and
Japan.
 Facilitated 22 students, in 12th
grade Socratic discussions on World Wars I & II, the Genocide Convention,
and the contributing factors to defining the concept of genocide as a war crime.

2. Building Substitute Teacher (Per Diem/ Long-term)
 Covered for classroom teachers for various content areas, and implemented lesson plans for grades 5-12 in
Social Studies, ELA, Philosophy, Mathematics: Algebra, General Sciences, and Drama.
 Facilitated emergency teacher coverage needs on a daily basis.
 Collaborated with coverage coordinator and teachers to ensure proficient preparation of materials needed
for assigned coverage.
Eastern Philosophy- Long-Term Substitute Teacher
 Instructed three 10th
grade classes for a social studies/ philosophy course on the topic of Eastern
Philosophies, including Confucianism and Buddhism.
 Prepared curriculum using multiple resources including content from Stanford University to develop and
instruct two separate units in both Buddhism and Confucianism.
 Created lesson outlines, worksheets, supplement readings, quizzes, unit reviews, unit summative
assessments, end of year review assessment materials, and final exam.
May, 2013-March 2014 Quincy Public Schools: Squantum Elementary School Quincy, MA
Long-term Substitute Teacher: C.A.R.E.S. Program
 Completed assignment as a long-term 2nd
grade special education teacher in a highly-structured,
substantially-separated, ABA classroom setting for 7 students.
 Provided one-on-one academic and social-emotional support for both a 3rd
and 5th
grade student.
 Implemented seven individualized lesson plans for Autism Spectrum Disorder students in writing, math,
reading, and socialization activities.
 Developed a professional network with administrators, colleagues, faculty, and staff within the Quincy
Public School District.
February 2013- May 2013 Quincy Public Schools: Atherton Hough Elementary School Quincy, MA
Student Teacher
 Developed and implemented classroom lesson plans and activities in 4th grade level Social Studies and
ELA- Reading curriculum.
 Utilized differentiated instruction methods, formative and summative assessments for three different 4th
grade classes, consisting a total of 57 students.
 Diversified instruction for whole class, cooperative heterogeneous small groups, pairings, and one –to- one
setting.
 Assisted 4th grade colleagues in instruction and assessment of Math, Science, ELA- Writing curriculum.
 Participated in Cleaner Greener school beautification project, City-wide Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation Walk, and attended school PTO meetings.
September 2004- May 2005 Quincy Public Schools: North Quincy High School Quincy, MA
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
 Developed and implemented modified math content for 12 special education students.
 Created a variety of math-centered lesson plans for the diversity of learning needs within a special education
classroom.
 Worked with a diverse breadth of students with disabilities and addressed and provided the accommodations
necessary for each individual.
References furnished upon request