Brian Rock

Experience

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  East Orange School District

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2019

  Teacher of Social Studies

  I taught high school social studies. I have experience with students at all levels - from special education (mainstreamed) to Advanced Placement, as well as students with limited English proficiency. I've taught World History, Early US History, Modern US History, and AP Government and Politics.Through the years, I have mentored 2 student teachers from Rutgers, served as the yearbook advisor, organized annual blood drives, formed an ongoing relationship with the All Stars Project of NJ, supervised my students in voter registration drives, served as the Peer Leadership Advisor, served on the School Climate Committee, served on two curriculum writing committees, and presented numerous professional development workshops to my department.My ongoing professional development includes participation in a NJ Council for Humanities Seminar (2008), the House of Representatives House Fellows Program (2010), the MSUNER Leadership Associates program (2014), an NEH sponsored seminar at the New York Historical Society (2014), and the Amistad Commission Curriculum Institute (2014). Show less

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  C-SPAN

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Senior Fellow

  I developed materials for C-SPAN's Classroom Deliberations page. I curated video clips from the C-SPAN video library and organized them for use as part of in depth lesson plans on current, controversial issues. I consulted with and supported C-SPAN's Education Department to develop and maintain the C-SPAN Classroom website and other classroom resources.I was previously a C-SPAN Teacher Fellow in July 2013. In that position, I supported the C-SPAN Education Team in developing educational materials for the C-SPAN Classroom website. I collaborated with other Fellows on a professional development workshop to help other teachers learn how to use C-SPAN content in the classroom. I curated content from the C-SPAN video library and organized it into useful chunks of video for use in flipped classrooms, webquests, and lessons. Show less

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  New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)

  Jun 2017 - now

  I work with data to help others in the organization understand what is happening and to make decisions about where best to focus their efforts. I provide data analysis, create data visualizations, and train others on the best practices in using data. I provided staff support to a cluster of NJEA local affiliates in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties (Region 13) - including negotiations, grievances, and organizing. I provided staff support to local associations in Somerset and Hunterdon County, including negotiations, organizing, and advocacy trainings. In 2017, I served as a field organizer for NJEA's Members4Murphy campaign. From September to November, we engaged about 100 volunteers to canvass or phone bank.

  • Associate Director of Membership

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Uniserv Field Rep

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Uniserv Consultant

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2019