Samuel Reed
Maxwell
Summary
Dynamic history educator with a proven track record at Maxwell Public Schools, specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Successfully introduced AP courses, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. Adept at building relationships and mentoring students, while utilizing primary source analysis to enhance historical understanding.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
History Teacher
Maxwell Public Schools
Maxwell, NE
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and historical analysis.
- Implemented diverse assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches within the curriculum.
- Spearheaded the introduction of AP courses in a rural school
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05-2027
Master of Arts - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE05-2023
Skills
- Expertise in history
- Student engagement
- Historical research
- Organization
- Curriculum development
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student advising
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Primary source analysis
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
Successfully introduced AP Government and Politics curriculum within second year of teaching
Led a interdisciplinary team assessing and analyzing literacy data in order to target literacy goals within Social Studies and English classrooms
Affiliations
Family Selection Committee Member - Habitat for Humanity, 2025
Board Member - North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity, 2025 to present
LincUP Committee Member - 2025 to present
Certification
Nebraska Department of Education Initial Certification
Subject Area: History.
Timeline
History Teacher
Maxwell Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Master of Arts - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Bachelor of Arts - History
Chadron State College