Angel L. Gordon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
To obtain a position in an elementary setting that will provide an opportunity to facilitate academic, social, and functional growth of students. Proven communication skills including writing, public speaking, program and curriculum development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Dekalb County School System
08.2015 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Minnie Howell Child Development Center
01.2014 - Current
- Managed a structured nurturing environment that facilitates academic, developmental, and social growth
- Implemented weekly lesson plans according to the OWL curriculum
- Created instructional materials and procedures according to individual learning and behavioral needs
- Pediatric first aid certification
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Scottsdale Child Development Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Created a nurturing and exciting atmosphere, where children learn through hands on activities
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans according to the High Scope Curriculum and the piloted curriculum, OWL
- NAEYC member
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
DeKalb County Schools
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Managed a structured nurturing environment that facilitates academic, developmental, and social growth
- Monitored and assessed students' progress using Work Sampling Online, observation and weekly work samples
- Grade level chairperson
Resource Teacher
Mobile County Schools
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for kindergarten, first, and second grade
- Created instructional materials and procedures according to individual learning and behavioral needs
- Monitored students' progress in the regular education setting by collaborating with the general education teacher and collecting daily data
- Assessed and evaluated the individual needs of students with learning, mental, and behavior disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01.2004
Associate of Arts - General Education
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL01.1998
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional technology
- Project-based learning
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
- Time management abilities
- Progress Monitoring
- Hands-on learning
Certification
- Gifted and Talented Educator Certificate - Various Educational Institutions or Associations.
- Elementary Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Dekalb County School System
08.2015 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Minnie Howell Child Development Center
01.2014 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Scottsdale Child Development Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
DeKalb County Schools
01.2007 - 01.2012
Resource Teacher
Mobile County Schools
01.2005 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - General Education
Bishop State Community College
- Gifted and Talented Educator Certificate - Various Educational Institutions or Associations.
- Elementary Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Alabama
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