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Austin Bonds

Homewood,AL

Summary

I am a highly motivated educational professional who teaches, coaches, mentors and has sponsored academic clubs. Through these experiences, I have developed a passion to create an environment where students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. I believe that strong literary skills and a sense of belonging are fundamental to the success of every student. Developing lessons that create a strong classroom community, are based on student interest, and improve literacy is vital to fostering student growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Homewood City Schools
08.2011 - Current
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
  • Promoted physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning


HCS Foundation Teacher Impact Award Recipient

Homewood Middle School
01.2024 - Current

National Board Certified Teacher

Homewood Middle School
01.2024 - Current

Football Assistant Coach

Homewood Middle School
07.2014 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for student athletes to compete and develop their abilities and work ethic
  • Instilled a value of education and responsible behavior in student athletes
  • Promoted teamwork and helped create a strong connection between team members

Counseling Program Advisory Council

Homewood Middle School
08.2014 - Current
  • Attended meetings to review parent and student survey data
  • Participated in meetings to provide input to counseling department from a faculty member's perspective
  • Participated in meetings to help communicate counselor department goals and plans to faculty
  • Helped advocate for counseling department goals

Mentor Teacher

Homewood City Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted new teacher in developing a class management plan.
  • Assisted new teacher in developing lesson plans.
  • Assisted new teacher understanding school culture and procedures.

Connect Club Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide guidance and encouragement to students who are struggling academically.
  • Offer guidance and advice to help students develop self-esteem.
  • Introduced the support of academic peer helpers

School Based Leadership Team

Homewood Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024

- Meet and discuss plans for school year

-Provide input to help improve school

-Communicate school plans to teachers

Athletics Gatekeeper

Homewood Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2021
  • Sold Tickets at Homewood Middle School athletic events
  • Supervised school facilities during athletic events
  • Reconciled money with bookkeeper after athletic events

Builder Club Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Planned and facilitated monthly meetings
  • Facilitated student planning of fundraisers
  • Developed student civic engagement

Debate Team Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
09.2012 - 04.2014
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence
  • Scheduled and facilitated club meetings
  • Judged debates and provided feedback to students


Team Robot Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
08.2011 - 01.2014
  • Facilitated and scheduled meetings for after school club
  • Planned and organized participation in Team Robot competition
  • Provided students with opportunities to connect with peers and adults to design a robot


JUNA Club Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
08.2011 - 01.2014
  • Facilitated student discussion of real world problems and encouraged them as they developed solutions
  • Guided student collaboration to create long term projects
  • Facilitated student learning about world cultures

Education

Certification in Instructional Leadership - Educational Leadership

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
12.2022

Masters of Education - Secondary Social Studies Education

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2009

Timeline

HCS Foundation Teacher Impact Award Recipient

Homewood Middle School
01.2024 - Current

National Board Certified Teacher

Homewood Middle School
01.2024 - Current

School Based Leadership Team

Homewood Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024

Connect Club Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
10.2022 - Current

Mentor Teacher

Homewood City Schools
08.2022 - Current

Builder Club Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016

Counseling Program Advisory Council

Homewood Middle School
08.2014 - Current

Football Assistant Coach

Homewood Middle School
07.2014 - Current

Debate Team Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
09.2012 - 04.2014

Teacher

Homewood City Schools
08.2011 - Current

Athletics Gatekeeper

Homewood Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2021

Team Robot Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
08.2011 - 01.2014

JUNA Club Sponsor

Homewood Middle School
08.2011 - 01.2014

Certification in Instructional Leadership - Educational Leadership

Samford University

Masters of Education - Secondary Social Studies Education

University of Montevallo

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Alabama
Austin Bonds