ANTHONY J.

VEIGER
aveiger@gmail.com

CERTIFICATIONS
Maryland: Advanced Professional Certificate (2016): Special Education 6-Adult, History 7-12
Pennsylvania: Instructional I Certificate (2015): Social Studies 7-12, Special Education 7-12
Arizona: Secondary Certificate (2015) Cross Categorical Special Education Certificate
Arizona Secondary Certificate (2009): Social Studies, History, American Government

EDUCATION
The University of Arizona Master of the Arts
Tucson, Arizona Major: Cross Categorical Special Education
July 2013 – December 2014 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.00

Mercyhurst University Teacher Certification

Erie, Pennsylvania PA Secondary Social Studies 7-12
August 2008 – May 2009 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.80

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Bachelor of Arts

Erie, Pennsylvania Major: History, Minor: Political Science
August 2004 – May 2008 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.67

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Edgewood High School, Harford County Public Schools, Edgewood, MD

Special Education Teacher (August 2016 – Present)
▪ Co-taught high school students in the areas of math and social studies, demonstrating effective
differentiation of instruction for diverse groups of learners in the general education setting
▪ Collaborated with math and social studies general education co-teachers to develop engaging,
student-centered lessons in accordance to district and state curriculum standards
▪ Created a supportive and positive classroom community, facilitating student participation
▪ Integrated technology such as laptops, itsLearning, web apps, smartphones, and interactive
whiteboards into the classroom to further enrich student understanding of content
▪ Managed a caseload of students with disabilities, maintaining communication with students,
parents, and school staff regarding the development and implementation of IEPs
▪ Updated, revised, and wrote IEP documents using data relevant to student goals, and facilitated
annual IEP review meetings with students, parents, and school staff
▪ Assessed students’ math and reading skills using a variety of informal curriculum-based
assessments, interpreting the results and sharing information with IEP teams
▪ Taught classes for the district’s Extended School Year program for special education students
requiring additional supports in reading over the summer
▪ Developed professionally by attending various workshops offered by the school district
▪ Participated in the school community by chaperoning school events, joining school spirit activities,
and serving as the percussion instructor for the marching and pep band
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Flowing Wells High School, Flowing Wells Unified School District, Tucson, AZ
Resource History Teacher (July 2010 – May 2016)
▪ Taught and assessed high school social studies students with a variety of disabilities,
demonstrating effective differentiation of instruction in the resource classroom setting
▪ Developed highly engaging lessons on aspects of U.S. and World History, connecting history to
modern times in accordance to the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (Common Core)
▪ Managed a caseload of students, writing, updating, and implementing IEPs, updating progress
data, providing interventions, and communicating with students, parents, and school staff
▪ Created a supportive and positive classroom community, facilitating student active participation
▪ Collaborated with other content-area teachers to develop common reading and writing strategies
specifically designed to enhance academic achievement for students with learning disabilities

Pueblo Magnet High School, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ

History Teacher: 11th Grade (January 2010 – June 2010)
▪ Served as a temporary educator, filling in for retired teacher with 30+ years of experience
▪ Planned and taught US History lessons in accordance to Arizona state standards in Social Studies
▪ Differentiated instruction using Structured English Immersion (SEI) techniques to include students
with ELL and exceptional needs

HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Teacher of the Month, Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, AZ (October 2014, April 2013, February 2011)
Recipient of Graduate Tuition Scholarship, a meritorious award, University of Arizona, (Fall, 2014)
Teacher of the Week Award, Pueblo Magnet High School, Tucson, AZ (March 2010)
National History Day Project Judge, McDowell High School, Erie, PA (February 2009)
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Dean’s List, (2004/2005-2008)
Recipient of Ernst R. Behrend Achievement Scholarship, (2004-2008)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, Council for Exceptional Children, 2015-Present
Education that is Multicultural, 2018
Administering the Qualitative Reading Inventory, 2017
Social Studies Curriculum Day, 2011-2016
Google Classroom Workshop, 2016
Post School Outcomes, Special Education, 2015
Integrating AZ’s Common Core for ELA, 2014
Essential Elements of Instruction Refresher, 2013
Six Traits of Writing, 2013
Advanced Info Processing Strategies, 2012
Web 2.0 Tools for Student Projects, 2012
Task Analysis, 2012
Classroom Management, 2011
Holocaust Arizona Forum Workshop, 2011
Cooperative Learning Structures, 2011
Secondary Transition IEP Requirements, 2011
Essential Elements of Instruction, 2010-2011

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Edgewood High School Marching Band, Percussion Instructor, Edgewood, MD, (August 2016-Present)
Flowing Wells High School Marching Band, Percussion Instructor, Tucson, AZ (August 2010 – May, 2016)
Northwestern High School Marching Band, Percussion Instructor, Albion, PA (January 2007-January 2010)
▪ Instructed high school marching percussion students to perfect music and marching skills.
▪ Collaborated with instructional staff to write and create marching band music and show design.
▪ NHS Percussion section won Best Percussion Award at 2008 and 2009 LMBA Championships.
▪ Assisted NHS band in winning 1st Place in SS2 Class at 2007 NYSFBC Championships.