Adrian Rashad Daniels
Brantley,AL
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in creating and fostering supportive learning environments that boost student confidence and expand knowledge. Committed to monitoring student progress and ensuring that each individual meets their goals within established timelines. An enthusiastic and creative professional with a strong understanding of student development and diverse learning styles. Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, effectively connecting with students from varied backgrounds.
Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Proven ability to adapt to diverse classroom settings while delivering impactful lectures, discussions, and activities. Skilled in implementing intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to promote student success.
A caring Science Teacher with 11 years of experience, adept at closely monitoring student progress while integrating modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to fostering long-term student success through well-rounded education. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and a passion for continuous improvement.
Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions, excelling in fast-paced environments. Organized and dependable, with a successful track record of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Highland Home High School
01.2015 - Current
- As an educator for 9th and 11th-grade students, I specialize in teaching a diverse range of subjects including Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Earth and Space, and Robotics
- My daily routine involves meticulously designing comprehensive lesson plans, delivering engaging lectures, facilitating thought-provoking discussions, and supervising stimulating student experiments
- In addition to nurturing academic growth, I meticulously assess each student's performance and knowledge acquisition, compiling detailed progress reports that capture their unique learning journey
- Emphasizing the importance of responsible material management, I provide hands-on guidance to students on the proper care and utilization of resources, ensuring efficient organization of storage areas and implementing controls to prevent loss or misuse
- Furthermore, I enrich the educational experience by organizing insightful college tours for my students, broadening their horizons beyond the classroom
- In my role as the Athletic Director, I play a pivotal role in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and keeping coaches informed about any updates from the AHSAA that may impact our sports programs
- As the Junior Class sponsor, I actively engage in community-building initiatives by spearheading fundraisers and coordinating memorable events such as Prom
- My multifaceted role involves not only academic instruction but also guidance in extracurricular pursuits, underscoring my commitment to holistic student development and success
Lead Tech Supervisor
Crenshaw Community Hospital
09.2012 - Current
- I am over about 15 techs on an adult psych unit
- I lead and supervise them and make out the work schedule
- I teach classes to help ensure that they are aware of the mental illness that the patient will have or a potential to have while on the unit
- I help to ensure that the flow of the unit goes smoothly and effectively at all times
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Enterprise High School
01.2014 - Current
- I taught 11th and 12th graders Environmental Science
- I did lesson plans and lectures, discussions and student experiments
- I evaluated each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepared a progress report
- I instructed students in proper care and use of materials and organized storage areas and controls use of materials to prevent loss or abuse
Mental Health Supervisor
Beacon Children’s Hospital
11.2014
- I am over about 35 techs on a children’s psych unit
- I lead and supervise them and make out the work schedule
- I have reinstated new policy and procedures to get the program back in compliance with state regulations
- I have rearranged staffing and put in place new programs
- I work closely with the DON to help educate the staff on the policy and rules for the unit
- I have training classes that I teach the staff on how they should approach the patient to help de-escalate them in intense situations
- I teach classes to help ensure that they are aware of the mental illness that the patient will have or a potential to have while on the unit
- I help to ensure that the flow of the unit goes smoothly and effectively at all times
Teacher
Barbour County High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- I taught 10th-12th graders the following subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Physical Science, and Environmental
- I did lesson plans and lectures, discussions and student experiments
- I evaluated each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepared a progress reports
- I instructed students in proper care and use of materials and organized storage areas and controlled use of materials to prevent loss or abuse
- I helped to put in place the National Honor Society and established the bylaws for the club
Sales Associate
J C Penney’s
08.2012 - 04.2013
- I would greet customers and help them find items they were looking for
- I worked in the shoe department, so I also would try and persuade customers to buy shoes that they would try on
- I also was on the Pricing Team
- Here is when I would have to check prices on all items and make signs for those items when they were on sale
- I also worked in the Catalog Department where we would help the customer order and pick up orders for them
Patient Care Tech
Crenshaw Community Hospital
02.2012 - 09.2012
- I work with adult psych patient
- I help monitor them, chart daily activities, interact with them and converse in therapeutic dialogue, prompt arrival upon beginning of shift, courteous manner, and professional dress
Mental Health Tech
Beacon’s Children’s Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Monitor dorm and group patients, chart daily activities, interact and converse in therapeutic dialogue, prompt arrival upon beginning of shift, courteous manner, and professional dress
Sales Associate
J C Penney’s
08.2011 - 02.2012
- I would greet customers and help them find items they were looking for
- I worked in the shoe department, so I also would try and persuade customers to buy shoes that they would try on
- I also was on the Pricing Team
- Here is when I would have to check prices on all items and make signs for those items when they were on sale
- I also worked in the Catalog Department where we would help the customer order and pick up orders for them
Neuro Tech
Neuro Therapy
05.2010 - 02.2011
- I would hook patients up to a machine called Mind Turner that would help patients achieve goals such as physical well-being, emotional health, mental acuity, and spiritual fulfillment
- During the time the patients are hooked up to this mind turner machine, they would have to watch a movie that would only remain on a big screen if they are still and are focusing on staying relaxed
- While watching the movie I would monitor their brain waves and frequencies
- This process is called Neurofeedback
- Not only was I trained to as a tech I was also a teacher who helped to train other techs on how this process and procedure works
- During this time, I also helped to write a Manual for this program
Golden Ambassador Chief
Alabama State University
08.2009 - 05.2010
- I was the Chief Ambassador of an elite organization that is the face of the University
- I had manage a group of 25 students, highly picked and chosen, in day to day operations that demanded the high usage of our organizations
- I would set up dates for tours, assign ambassador to lead tours, be in direct contact with the President of the University for Services that he/she would require our presence to attend, and make sure that the school had a group representation of what our school had to offer
Residential Assistant
Alabama State University
08.2008 - 05.2009
- I was a RA of a dorm that house about 50 young men
- I had my own floor that I would monitor and make sure that the rules of the dorm was always followed, hold weekly and monthly meetings, developed programs for the dorm to participate in, serve as an alliance between my residents and the dorm director, conduct room searches, and assistant the residents to move in and out of the dorm upon admission to the university
Production Line Worker
Smart
05.2008 - 08.2008
- I was on the production line that made Hyundai Sonata Cars
- I help make different parts that would later be used to help put the whole Sonata Car together
Sales Associate
J C Penney’s
05.2005 - 07.2008
- I would greet customers and help them find items they were looking for
- I worked in the shoe department, so I also would try and persuade customers to buy shoes that they would try on
- I also was on the Pricing Team
- Here is when I would have to check prices on all items and make signs for those items when they were on sale
- I also worked in the Catalog Department where we would help the customer order and pick up orders for them
Cashier
Dixieland Grocery Store
05.2001 - 05.2005
- Responsibilities include customer service, keeping front end fully stocked, shelves stocked, deposit drop-offs, checking in vendors, totaling bills, receiving money, making change, filling out return forms, and giving receipts
Education
Masters of Instructional Leadership Program -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Al12.2024
Masters of Science - Sports Management Concentration Athletic Director
Troy University
Troy, Al05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Health Minor Chemistry
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Al05.2010
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL05.2005
High School Advance Diploma - undefined
Brantley High School
Brantley, Alabama05.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- Next Gen Clinical
- Excel
- E-mail formats
- Mac formats
- Internet
- Adobe 30
- Velocity
- Photo Shop
- Cool Edit
- Quality improvement
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Academic goals
- Course implementation
- Professional training
- Student relations
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuing education
- Subject matter expertise
- Practical learning
- Remote learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Peer interaction
- Clear communication
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Peer mentoring
- Student interaction
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
- Class instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Project-based learning
- Public health education
- Leadership development
- Student assessment
- Teaching strategies
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Parent interaction
- Group facilitation
- Academic advisement
- Team collaboration
- Student motivation
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Academic discipline
- Data-driven instruction
- Program development
- Assessment development
Honorsandawards
- First African American Athletic Director, Highland Home High School, 2024
- First Ever Class ACT Teacher Award, WSFA, 2019
- Department Chair, 2015-Present
- Lead Teacher, 2015-Present
- Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2015-2016
- LBWCC Ensemble Scholarship Full Paid, 2005-2007
- Golden Ambassador Chief, 2009-2010
- Arthur D. Barnett Award, 2009, 2010
References
- Mary Ann Hudson, Chair of the Math and Science Department, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, 5011 Old Three Notch Rd, Brantley, AL, 36009, (334) 527-4129
- Lois Russell, Former Vice President of Advancement, 915 S. Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, (334) 202-6079
- Monica Peterson, Veterans’ Affairs, 5015 Streator Drive, Columbus, GA, 31907, (706) 689-0402
- Gary Coleman, Principal Highland Home High School, 9056 Ashland Park Place, Montgomery, Al., 36117, Phone (334) 304-0045
- Anthony Stallworth, Former County Athletic Director Crenshaw County, 111 West Pickens, Rutledge, Al., 36071, Phone (334) 300-7401
Activities
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorp, Student Government Secretary, 2005-2006
- Student Government, Vice President, 2006-2007
- LBWCC Ensemble, 2005-2007
- Mu Alpha Theta, Vice President, 2006-2007
- LBWCC Ambassador, 2006-2007
- Phi Theta Kappa, 2006-2007
- Student Government Association Street Team, 2007-2010
- Golden Ambassador, 2008-2010
- Golden Ambassador, Chief, 2009-2010
- Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Incorp.
- Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society, Vice President, 2009-2010
- Resident Assistant, 2008-2009
- National Honor Student
- National Institute of Science, Vice President, 2008-2009
Certification
Nationally Certified Teams Teacher
ACT Instructional Mastery in Science
ACT Instructional Mastery in English
Timeline
Educator
Highland Home High School
01.2015 - Current
Mental Health Supervisor
Beacon Children’s Hospital
11.2014
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Enterprise High School
01.2014 - Current
Teacher
Barbour County High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Tech Supervisor
Crenshaw Community Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Sales Associate
J C Penney’s
08.2012 - 04.2013
Patient Care Tech
Crenshaw Community Hospital
02.2012 - 09.2012
Sales Associate
J C Penney’s
08.2011 - 02.2012
Mental Health Tech
Beacon’s Children’s Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2012
Neuro Tech
Neuro Therapy
05.2010 - 02.2011
Golden Ambassador Chief
Alabama State University
08.2009 - 05.2010
Residential Assistant
Alabama State University
08.2008 - 05.2009
Production Line Worker
Smart
05.2008 - 08.2008
Sales Associate
J C Penney’s
05.2005 - 07.2008
Cashier
Dixieland Grocery Store
05.2001 - 05.2005
Masters of Science - Sports Management Concentration Athletic Director
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Health Minor Chemistry
Alabama State University
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
High School Advance Diploma - undefined
Brantley High School
Nationally Certified Teams Teacher
ACT Instructional Mastery in Science
ACT Instructional Mastery in English
Masters of Instructional Leadership Program -
Alabama State University
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