Philip Currie

I am an experienced history teacher currently seeking to obtain a History teacher position where I can utilise modern methodology to assist students in understanding historical concepts and motivations.  To offer hands-on teaching experience, lesson impartation abilities and developmental skills to enhance student performance.

Highlights of Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in teaching history to high school students.
• Extensive experience developing rigorous course content and assessment for course subjects within the Humanities.
• Exceptional knowledge providing high standards of education.
• Deep knowledge of the history curriculum, and instructional programs.
• Demonstrated evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and chair student-led conferences with major focus on Historical research.
• Experience leading classes both online and in-person
• Experience teaching International students
• Possess both British and Canadian citizenship.

Professional Experience

History Teacher, August 2020 – Present

Admiral Farragut Academy, Tianjin, China

• Teaching classes on American history, from prehistory to the modern day.
• Implementing curricula and activities to meet the standards of academics.
• Designing assessments measuring steady progress.
• Refining curriculum and introducing new and effective instructional practices.
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development and grade-level activities.
• Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

History Teacher, September 2018 – July 2020

Zhengzhou No. 7 Middle School (Sino-American Program), Zhengzhou, China

• Taught American History, SAT II and AP qualifying classes for senior students attending Western universities.
• Designed, developed and instructed learning activities based on individual abilities.
• Monitored the learning process of students by verbal responses as well as written means.
• Ensured to perform towards the standard goals and objectives of the institution.

History Teacher, April 2015 - August 2018

Gapyeong Middle School, Gapyeong, South Korea

• Taught World history to middle school students. 
• Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
• Professionally respond to inquiries from students, parents and administrators.
• Participated in quarterly conferences with parents and addressed any concerns.
• Worked with other teachers on staff to develop innovative learning programs.
• Maintained records of student grades in accordance with district guidelines.
• Ensured that students were graded fairly and addressed any grading issues.

History Teacher, September 2010 - April 2015

Dongducheon Girls Middle School, Dongducheon, South Korea

• Taught American history to middle school students. 
• Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
• Professionally respond to inquiries from students, parents and administrators.

Humanities Teacher, September 2007 - August 2010

Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

• Taught World history to first year university students.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs. 
• Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximise learning.
• Taught students to utilise problem-solving methodology and techniques during tests. 
• Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards. 
• Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
• Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
• Chaired student-led conferences with major focus on World Historical research.
   

Researcher, April 1998 - August 2007

Government of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Provided support in the development of strategic assessments from international relations and foreign affairs perspective.
• Conducted research and analysis on issues associated with mission sets.
• Assisted with developing facts, assumptions, and limitations in order to accurately frame the situation through the development of a multi-perspective understanding.
• Employed by various government agencies primarily Canadian-American relations.

History Instructor, 1996 - April 1998

University of Victoria Continuing Education, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

• Developed and taught Canadian and Irish History courses at the Continuing Education level.
• Taught students to utilise problem-solving methodology and techniques during tests. 
• Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
• Developed assignments for students in accordance with the course syllabus.
• Chaired student lead conference with major focus on Canadian Historical research.

Publications

Canada and Ireland: A Political and Diplomatic History, University of British Columbia Press (Vancouver), April 2020

Canada and the Irish Question 1867-Present, Seoul, Korea, 2001

"Toronto Orangeism and the Irish Question, 1911-16," Ontario History, December 1995

"Reluctant Britons: Toronto's Irish Community, Home Rule, and the Great War," Ontario History, March 1995

Awards

Peter M Toner Award, University of New Brunswick for research excellence in Irish-Canadian scholarship

Canadian Federation for the Humanities and the Social Sciences Grant for significant contribution to scholarship

The Hill Times Top 100 Non-fiction Books of 2020

Languages

Fluent in English and Korean, both spoken and written.
 

Education

PhD in History, (Doctoral Candidate), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 1992 - 1994Master’s Degree in History, Degree Granted, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1991 - 1992Master’s Degree in Politics, Degree Granted, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1990 - 1991