Education
- Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Social Studies Education, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- M.Ed. with License, Adolescent to Young Adult, Integrated Social Studies, Ohio University
- M.A. Sociology, Ohio University
- B.A. Criminal Justice, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Experience
- Classroom Teacher, Integrated Social Studies, Adolescent to Young Adult Grades 7-12, Ohio Department of Education, 6 years
- Classroom Teacher, Integrated Social Studies, Grades 5-Adult, West Virginia Department of Education
Current Teaching Licenses
- Social Studies, 5-Adult, West Virginia Department of Education
- School Librarian/Media, PK-Adult, West Virginia Deparment of Education
Teaching Areas
- Education Technology
- Teaching Social Studies to Children (K-Adult)
- General Education Methods
- Clinical Experience Capstone
- Assessment
Research Interests/Professional Activities
- Curriculum Standards: use of technology and high stakes testing in a k-12 classroom practice
- Historical Thinking: social studies teachers’ use of educational technology in historical inquiry
- Co-Teaching: integrating co-teaching into a year long teaching residency
- Technology: integration and applications of technology in a k-12 classroom
Publications
Dr. Tesar has recently published several articles related to social studies education in peer reviewed journals and has presented at several national and state conferences throughout the United States.
