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Leslie Young

Leslie Young

Social Studies Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Social Studies Teacher/Former Department Chair at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

  • Education

    • The Johns Hopkins University

      2002 - 2005
      Master of Liberal Arts Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

      GPA: 3.87/4.00

    • Penn State University

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Secondary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Upward Bound Volunteer (developed and organized small and large group activities and discussions with at-risk teenagers) Co-Coordinated Lion’s SHARE/Into the Streets/ Make a Difference Day 1996 (Directed and led small group volunteer projects with local community service agencies) GPA: 3.53/4.00 Major GPA: 3.72/4.00Dean’s List: 5 SemestersWho’s Who Among American University and College Students (1997)Nominated for Rose Cologne Keystone Citizen Award (1996)Golden Key National Honor Society Member

  • Experience

    • Milton M. Somers Middle School

      Aug 1997 - Jun 1999
      Social Studies Teacher

      Planned and implemented daily lessons for seventh grade World Civilizations classes and eighth grade American History classes. Worked with Honors, Standard, and Inclusion level students. Directed and sponsored middle school student council. Coached Junior Varsity softball for Westlake High School; Waldorf, MD.

    • Maurice J. McDonough High School

      Aug 1999 - Jun 2000
      Social Studies Teacher

      Planned and implemented daily lessons for tenth grade American History and eleventh grade World History classes. Coached Junior Varsity volleyball and basketball, as well as Varsity softball.

    • Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

      Aug 2000 - now
      Social Studies Teacher/Department Chair

      Planning and implementing daily lessons for AP U.S. History and AP Psychology classes using a 75 to 90 minute block format. Performed classroom observations and served as an instructional coach for 13 Social Studies Teachers. Designed course assignments and oversaw creation of new curricula.U.S. History levels taught include Advanced Placement, Honors, Modern U.S. History, and a course designed for students with mild learning disabilities. Designed curriculum and implementing a course in Advanced Placement Psychology. Served as an AP Free Response Scoring Rater/Reader for AP U.S. HistoryServing as an AP Free Response Scoring Rater as well as Scoring Leader for AP Psychology. Training and overseeing scoring accuracy for fellow raters. Mentored and served as a cooperating teacher for a student from Catholic University. Mentored and sponsored two University of Maryland, University College MAT Candidates in Curriculum and Instruction.Mentored and trained first year teachers. Served as a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) Selection Committee; coordinated the implementation of the NHS tutoring program and co-sponsored the Xaverian Chapter of the NHS.Served on the Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools Mission Effectiveness Committee. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google Certified Educator Level 1

      Google
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Maryland Advanced Professional Social Studies Teaching Certificate

      Maryland Department of Education
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leslie Young
      High School Principals Association of the Archdiocese of Washington Teacher of the Year Award, 2012 Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Oct 2012
    • Awarded to Leslie Young
      National Honor Roll for Outstanding High School Teachers, 2006 -
    • Awarded to Leslie Young
      Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2003 -