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Derrick Cave

Vero Beach,Florida

Summary

Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering student-centered learning and promoting critical thinking through engaging lesson plans.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Indian River Charter High School
Vero Beach, FL
07.2020 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation utilizing a thinking classroom.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities including the use of AI Gems within Google classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create curriculum resources aligned with state standards.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.

Principle/Sr. Vice President

Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
Vero Beach, FL
07.2000 - 04.2020
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with market trends.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality engineering and consulting services.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency through process improvements and technology integration.
  • Mentored senior leadership and staff, fostering professional development within the organization.
  • Managed over 1,000 staff members across the country in the creation of land development projects for private national clients generating approximately $300 million in revenue.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction in Mathematics

Concordia University
Omaha, NE
09-2020

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
06-1987

High School Diploma -

James Wood High School
Winchester
06-1982

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Collaborative learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Group and individual instruction

Accomplishments

Named to the Charles E. Via College of Civil and Environmental Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Certification

  • Certified Educator in Math 6-12 and Physics, State of Florida Department of Education - Through June 2027

Timeline

Teacher

Indian River Charter High School
07.2020 - Current

Principle/Sr. Vice President

Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
07.2000 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction in Mathematics

Concordia University

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Virginia Tech

High School Diploma -

James Wood High School