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Derrick Small

Flossmoor,IL

Summary

Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs. Versatile Instructor recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students both inside and outside classroom. In-depth knowledge of relevant technology to support instruction. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Marine Instructor (Teacher)

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
03.2002 - 06.2024
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
  • Developed curriculum to support distance education and hybrid courses.
  • Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
  • Employed a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
  • Evaluated the performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Marine

United States Marine Corps
06.1981 - 11.2001
  • Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
  • Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
  • Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
  • Used artillery and missiles to protect infantry and tank units.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Northwood University
Midland, MI
12-1998

Skills

  • Academic advisement
  • Technology Integration
  • Education assessments
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Class Instruction

Timeline

Marine Instructor (Teacher)

Chicago Public Schools CPS
03.2002 - 06.2024

Marine

United States Marine Corps
06.1981 - 11.2001

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Northwood University
Derrick Small