Adrian Gardner
College Park,Georgia
Summary
Innovative Middle Grades Math Educator with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 7 years of academic experience. Hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Mathematics that include Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Probability.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Master of Education - STEM Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Culture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Teaching Certification - Middle Grade Mathematics
Teacher Academy of Preparation And Pedagogy
Jonesboro, GA05.2019
Skills
- Mathematical Problem-Solving
- Individualized Lesson Plan
- Technology-Based Strategies
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Public Speaking
- Concept Demonstrations
- Google Applications
- Audio Equipment
- Common Core Learning Standards
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at North Clayton Middle School for 2024 - 25 school year
- Awarded “Teacher of the Month” for December 2023 from the Georgia Educators for Equity and Justice
- Student Involvement - Organized Music Video that won PBIS School Engagement Film of the Year at the 2021 National PBIS Film Festival
- Student Involvement - Organized Music Video that won 1st and 2nd Annual Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) PBIS Versus Battles (2021 and 2022)
- Athletics - Achieved 22-0 record with both County and State Championships in 2022 and 2023 as Assistant Football Coach
Timeline
Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Master of Education - STEM Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Culture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Teaching Certification - Middle Grade Mathematics
Teacher Academy of Preparation And Pedagogy
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