AMIR OSTERWEIL

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SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Social studies teacher adept at utilizing technology in the classroom, and assisting students in applying
technology. Masters in Instructional Technology. Taught Advanced Placement U.S. History. Devised
curriculum. Teaching experience in diverse settings ranging from international school and language
academy to local charters. Student-centered classroom approach emphasizing relevance of curriculum to
outside world. Instructional strategies incorporate film, music, debate, and simulations. Creative, patient,
and resourceful educator.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PALISADES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
2014 to Present
Charter high school in West Los Angeles serving a diverse population of 2,900 students from through
out the Los Angeles area.
World History/World Education
Taught Modern World History and 9th grade World Education to a diverse student population. Taught a
rigorous writing-intensive curriculum, preparing students for Advanced Placement and college courses.
Average class size of 30 students.
SYNERGY QUANTUM CHARTER ACADEMY, LOS ANGELES, CA
2012 to 2014
Charter High School in South Los Angeles serving high need students, dedicated to closing the
achievement gap and focusing on a strong foundation in science, math, engineering, and technology.
U.S. History/Economics Teacher
Taught U.S. history and Economics in an average class size of 25 students.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, LAWNDALE, CA
2011 to 2012
Charter High School in Lawndale serving the surrounding communities of Gardena and Hawthorne,
approximately 425 students. School specializes in college prep, 97% of graduates meet or exceed
admission requirements for UC/CSU schools. Focus on problem solving local, civic, and environmental
issues.
U.S. History Teacher
Taught A.P. and regular U.S. history in an average class size of 25 students, experience applying
standards-based grading and teaching on a block schedule. Devised expected learning outcomes for the
history curriculum, successfully organized junior field trip to down town museums. Collaborated with
other teachers at weekly grade level meetings. Positive feedback on student surveys regarding
instruction. Adviser to 15 freshman.
LOS ANGELES ORT COLLEGE, LOS ANGELES, CA
2009 to 2011
International educational resources and technological training organization with 800 campuses
worldwide. Specializes in accounting, computer, medical technology, and ESL skills for the workplace.
English Instructor
Taught English as a Second Language in an English immersion evening program focusing on vocational
preparation, socialization skills, and functional grammar to a class of 12 students ranging in age from 40

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to 60 years. Students spoke Korean, Farsi, Russian, and Spanish as their native language. ESL program
size was 60 students.
Received an average score of 3.9 on a 4-point scale during bi-monthly supervisor evaluations.
Achieved a rating of 3.9 on the same scale from student evaluation of instructional methods and
knowledge.
KOREA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GYEONGGI-DO, KOREA
2008 to 2009
WASC Accredited International School located in a suburb of Seoul, comprised of primarily Korean
students grades K-12, emphasis on English immersion. Total school population is 1,200 students, 380 in
the high school.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Taught Asian Studies and U.S. History at the high school level for selective, rigorous academic program
in small classes. School features 1:1 student to laptop program. Incorporated computer technology into
classroom instruction and assisted students in utilizing technology in student-centered projects.
Devised expected learning outcomes for the history curriculum.
Successfully organized the first field trip for the US history classes.
Served as the advisor to the environmental awareness club, which produced information and
advocacy campaigns, fundraisers, and two school assemblies.
KOREA POLY SCHOOL, SEOUL, KOREA
2007 to 2008
Language academy based in Seoul with 18 campuses, specializes in continuing English education for
Koreans returning from abroad.
ESL Teacher
Taught English to Korean elementary school students in an after school language academy, grade
specific classes, daily schedule began with 1st grade and ended with 4th. Instructed classes of 12, totaling
50 students.
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL SYSTEM, LOS ANGELES, CA
2005 to 2007
Substitute Teacher
Long-term positions in U.S. and World History, and English at the high school level, devised curriculum.
Short-term assignments for all subjects at the elementary, middle, and high school level. Substitute
taught in a variety of learning environments from inner city charters to elite private schools. Worked
with diverse populations.
CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY, LOS ANGELES, CA
2003 to 2004
Charter Middle School, student body 200 hundred, comprised of primarily Latino students.
Teaching Assistant
Tutored students in groups of five in Math and English in a school serving a high need immigrant
population focusing on college preparation. Graded tests and essays, administered one-on-one reading
assessments, supervised students in and out of class.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Mac OS, Windows, Microsoft Office, iLife, Adobe , Wiki spaces, Weebly

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EDUCATION

Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts in History
Cal State Monterey Bay
Master of Science in Instructional Technology

CERTIFICATIONS Social Studies Single Subject Credential

Oberlin, OH
2003
Seaside, CA
December 2014
CA, 2007