Spencer Charrington

Spencer Charrington: Resume

History major at McDaniel College and high school history teacher in training.

Education

  • Expected May 2027McDaniel College, Westminster, MarylandBA in History, minor in Secondary Education. Dean’s List every semester. Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.
  • Aug 2024 to Jun 2025McDaniel College Budapest, HungaryFull academic year abroad. Dean’s List both semesters. Basic Hungarian.

Relevant coursework: Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society, Planning and Evaluating Instruction, Literacy in the Content Areas, Introduction to Special Education, and practicums in planning, literacy and special education.

Teaching experience

  • Oct 2026 to nowWest Middle School, Carroll County Public SchoolsStudent teaching intern. 7th grade World History in honors and general education classes, including inclusive classrooms with special education support.
  • Sep to Oct 2026Westminster High School, Carroll County Public SchoolsStudent teaching intern. Planned and taught 11th grade Honors World History lessons using primary and secondary sources.
  • Jul 2026The Windward School, New YorkSummer program assistant. Helped 5th and 6th graders with writing and organization, and led drama and enrichment activities.
  • Jun 2026Yorkville East Middle School, NYC Public SchoolsStudent teaching intern. 6th grade social studies. Chaperoned a four-day program with the New-York Historical Society.
  • Jan to May 2026Westminster High School, Carroll County Public SchoolsStudent teaching assistant, part-time. Taught full lessons, worked with small groups and attended IEP meetings.
  • Jan 2026NYC Public SchoolsPart-time. Planned and taught lessons in general and special education classrooms.
  • Sep to Dec 2025West Middle School, Carroll County Public SchoolsStudent teaching practicum.

Leadership

  • Aug 2025 to May 2026President, International Perspectives, McDaniel CollegeRan a student organization for global awareness and cross-cultural events.
  • Sep 2025 to May 2026Office of Student Belonging, McDaniel CollegeStudent intern.
  • Jun 2024 to Aug 2025Sunrise Day Camp, Pearl River, New YorkCamp counselor for children with cancer and their siblings.
  • Aug 2021 to Aug 2023Eagle Hill School, Hardwick, MassachusettsOrientation leader for three years in a row.

Skills

Lesson and assessment design, differentiated instruction, classroom management, literacy across content areas, IEP accommodations and working with primary sources.