PHILIP W. ENGLE JR.
History Teacher
Alexandria
Summary
Social Studies/History Teacher with 32 years experience in educating students from grades 7-12 on World History, Government, and American History. Currently teaching a Dual Enrollment US History course through Northern Virginia Community College for my high school, allowing high school students to earn college credit in US History. Course explains concepts of American history, government, geography, economics, and current events. Developing lesson plans, college level assignments and grades. Encourage student to actively participate during classroom activities while guiding them in college expectations, including time management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Alexandria City High School
09.2003 - Current
- Prepared & taught classes in tenth grade World Civilizations II for Honors, ELL and co-taught Special Education classes, and eleventh grade A.P. U.S. History while creating a classroom atmosphere of rigor, respect and learning.
- Currently teach Dual Enrollment US History for 11th grade students whom also earn credit through Northern Virginia Community College.
- Served as the Department Chair for Social Studies: 2011-2014
- Co-Lead Mentor for the Alexandria City HS new teacher mentorship program 2008-2010, 2025-Current. Scheduled and developed professional development and mentoring opportunities for teachers new to Alexandria City High School.
- Served as AP US History Team Leader and World Civilization II Team Leader to coordinate curriculum development between administration and the department.
- Developed and introduced creative teaching materials and historical documents for classroom use.
- Mentored five new teachers in the history department as well as supervised two student teachers.
- Served as department representative to the Technology Committee and SAC Committee.
- Worked with members of the Writing Center to improve student writing by creating pre-writing strategies and graphic organizers for essay writing in history classes.
Social Studies Teacher
Chittenango High School
09.1997 - 06.2003
- Prepared & taught classes in ninth and tenth grade Global Studies, eleventh grade American History & A.P. American History.
- Assisted the Global Studies Team in restructuring curriculum to adhere to new state regents standards.
- Introduced creative teaching materials and historical documents for classroom use.
- Supervised two student teachers from LeMoyne College.
Social Studies Teacher
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School
09.1994 - 06.1997
- Prepared & taught classes in ninth and tenth grade Global Studies, American History and Participation in Government, while creating a classroom atmosphere of respect and learning.
- Chaperoned school dances, ski club, hiking club, advisor to Student Council and the local Dollars for Scholars program.
- Trained and served as a mediator for school-based conflict resolution program.
- Facilitator to the Social Studies department for training in developing and implementing Learner Focused Units, as part of a K-12 Staff Development initiative on raising instructional quality.
- Department representative to the Model Schools Technology Program.
Education
Masters of Arts - History
State University of New York, College at Cortland
12.1993
Bachelors of Arts - History/Secondary Education
State University of New York, College At Cortland
05.1991
Skills
Lesson planning
Mentoring New Teachers
Curriculum development
Teaching & Developing Student Writing Skills
Classroom technology implementation
Leadership development
Certification
New York & Virginia, 7-12 Social Studies
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- ALEXANDRIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL, Alexandria, Virginia
- Head Coach: Boy’s Ice Hockey Club, 2004-2007
- Head Varsity Coach: Golf Team, 2011-2012
- Assistant Coach: Golf Team, 2018-2021
- Assistant Coach, Scholastic Bowl, 2025
- CHITTENANGO HIGH SCHOOL, Chittenango, New York
- Head Varsity Coach: Girls Tennis, 2001-2003
- Head Varsity Coach: Boys Bowling, 2001-2003
- Coach: Seventh Grade Boys Soccer 1997-1998
- Coach: Freshmen Boys Basketball 1997-1999
- VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL HIGH SCHOOL, Verona, New York
- Head Coach: Boys Varsity Tennis 1995-97
- Head Coach: Girls JV Soccer 1995-96
- Coach: Girls Modified Basketball 1995-96
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Alexandria City High School
09.2003 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Chittenango High School
09.1997 - 06.2003
Social Studies Teacher
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School
09.1994 - 06.1997
Masters of Arts - History
State University of New York, College at Cortland
Bachelors of Arts - History/Secondary Education
State University of New York, College At Cortland