Glen Eastman

Taught fully remote high school classes based on CDE standards Delivered engaging online Social Studies instruction aligned with state standards, contributing to improved student performance and course completion rates Designed interactive lessons using digital platforms and multimedia tools that increased student participation, engagement, and attendance in virtual classes

Social Studies Teacher - Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Taught fully remote high school classes based on CDE standards
• Delivered engaging online Social Studies instruction aligned with state standards, contributing to improved student performance and course completion rates
• Designed interactive lessons using digital platforms and multimedia tools that increased student participation, engagement, and attendance in virtual classes
• Integrated primary sources, current events, and inquiry-based learning activities that strengthened student understanding and engagement with historical and civic concepts

Social Studies/ Science Teacher - West Middle School - Colorado Springs, CO

(2022-01 - 2025-12)

• Taught classes in History, Science, and Geography to 6th thru 8th grade
• Created daily instruction with close attention to individual student data and alignment to CDE standards with lessons designed for student engagement and interaction with an emphasis on critical thinking
• Led a district based inner-city mentorship program (Sim Fayola) for 7th graders
• Created a technology methods class for students to gain rudimentary and advanced skills in various formats of technological education

Social Studies Teacher - Mesa Ridge High School - Colorado Springs, CO

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Taught classes in World History, World Geography, and Personnel Finance to 9th and 10th graders
• Taught over 150 students concurrently while providing customized lessons for special needs and ELS students when necessary
• Collaborated with colleagues to promote school wide systems, while advocating for the students in the Mesa Ridge community
• Started an after-school club (AYPYN) and collaborated with other departments in developing school projects

Music Educator / Curriculum Designer - Challenger Middle School - Colorado Springs, CO

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Designed and taught curriculum, from my experience as a music educator, to meet the needs of 100+ students
• Utilized remote, hybrid, and in-person learning platform for instructing students in the technical aspects of a musical instrument
• Developed strong working relationships with students so they felt welcomed, at ease, and challenged in a classroom setting

College Adjunct - Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) – Arapahoe Community College (ACC) - Colorado State University–Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo)

(2012-01 - 2018-12)

• Developed and managed of Geography program for Colorado Early College system in correspondence with Colorado Community College System standards of excellence
• Built credibility and established rapport between PPCC, ACC, and CSU- Pueblo and Colorado Early College system while maintaining communication with academic administration, including the State of Colorado
• Developed various Geography courses for PPCC Health and Science Department

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (2008-05)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Geography - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (2008-05)

Master of Science (M.S.) - Data Intelligence and GeoAnalytics - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (2010-08)

Master Certificate (M.C.) - Geographic Information Science - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (2010-08)