Donny Walker
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in enhancing student engagement and comprehension through adaptable teaching methods and activity-based learning. At Thomasville Heights Elementary, spearheaded a comprehensive English curriculum, significantly boosting literary understanding. Skilled in project management and confidence building, consistently achieving optimal academic outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Tutor
Academic Achievers Tutoring
06.2016 - Current
- Monitored student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed for optimal results.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Social Studies Teacher
Ivy Prep Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and taught curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
English Teacher
Thomasville Heights Elementary School
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA06.2003
Skills
- Adaptable nature
- Activity-Based Learning
- Homework Assistance
- Project Management
- Group tutoring
- Confidence building
- Student Engagement
Certification
- TESL Certified , International Open Academy, 120 Hours
Timeline
Personal Tutor
Academic Achievers Tutoring
06.2016 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Ivy Prep Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
English Teacher
Thomasville Heights Elementary School
01.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
- TESL Certified , International Open Academy, 120 Hours
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