RENÉ M. LAFAYETTE
René M. Lafayette
Professional info
Passionate high school history teacher with strong classroom management skills. I enjoy the subject matter and delight in sharing it with students in a way that connects the past with the present to the future. Histoire is the French word for both story and history. Every one has a story that in turn becomes the history of a town, state and nation. There remains a strong argument for teaching history to future leaders and workers alike.
Work experience
Educator/Substitute Teacher. Leominster Public Schools
2012 - present
I have substituted for absent faculty at Leominster High School, the Center for Technical Education Innovation CTEi) and Samoset Middle School. I have worked with the central office administrator of media relations and community outreach by writing news releases and taking photographs of various events on campus. This has helped promote stronger positive school/community relations.
Licensure
History Grades 5-12
Political Science/Political Philosophy
Grades 5-12
Principal/Assistant Principal
Grades 5-12
Skills
Public Speaking
Media Relations
Legislative Development/Analysis/implementation
Research
Administration
2010 - present
Assistant Principal. Hartnett Middle School
2010 - 2012
General management and administration of 490 student middle school, grades 6,7,8 with 40 member staff. Primary function was enforcement of disciplinary code. Created "artist spotlight program" to recognize student artists.
2010 - present
Social Studies Teacher. Northbridge High School
2007 - 2010
Taught American Studies II and Geography at both honors and college prep levels. Created two social studies electives: Citizenship In Action and Foundations of Homeland Security. Promoted school and students through traditional and electronic media. Coordinated annual Student Government Day program. Established annual Constitution Day Assembly.
Education
Endicott College, Beverly, MA
July 2009 to August 2010
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Organizational Management.
Providence College, Providence, RI
September 1979 to May 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science.