Dwayne Gordon
Hartford
Summary
Science professional with a strong academic foundation in biology, chemistry, and environmental systems, as well as hands-on experience conducting laboratory-based investigations and structured data analysis. Skilled in environmental data collection, experimental design, and regulatory safety compliance. Experienced in documenting findings, interpreting quantitative results, and communicating technical information clearly and accurately. Seeking to adapt to a new setting and apply analytical, fieldwork, and environmental monitoring skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher of Grades 6 and 7
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Hartford, CT
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Curriculum Development & Instruction: Create daily lesson plans, units, and projects that align with state or national science standards. Teach fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, and earth science.
- Classroom Management & Safety: Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment, especially during hands-on lab experiments.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Develop, administer, and grade assignments, tests, and laboratory reports to measure student progress.
- Student Support & Differentiation: Implement strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and address specific educational needs of students.
- Communication & Collaboration: Regularly update parents/guardians on student progress, behavior, and goals. Collaborate with other faculty on interdisciplinary projects.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records, including grades and attendance, and participate in staff meetings and professional development.
Middle School Science Teacher of Grades 7 and 8
R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
Hartford, CT
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Curriculum Development & Instruction: Create daily lesson plans, units, and projects that align with state or national science standards. Teach fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, and earth science.
- Classroom Management & Safety: Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment, especially during hands-on lab experiments.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Develop, administer, and grade assignments, tests, and laboratory reports to measure student progress.
- Student Support & Differentiation: Implement strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and address specific educational needs of students.
- Communication & Collaboration: Regularly update parents/guardians on student progress, behavior, and goals. Collaborate with other faculty on interdisciplinary projects.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records, including grades and attendance, and participate in staff meetings and professional development.
Inpatient Rehab Aide
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Manchester, CT
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Assists with patient-specific treatment activities assigned by the treating therapist
- Assists with standing, sitting, and walking patients as well ass bed to chair transfers
- Prepares patients’ chairs for sitting
- Prepares patients for therapy as directed by the treating therapist.
- Helps in the transportation and/or modification of patient equipment (beds, chairs, wheelchairs, walkers, splints, oxygen tanks, etc.) as necessary
- Reports patient response to treatment and changes in medical status to supervising therapist immediately
Physical Education and Health Teacher and Indoor/Outdoor Track Coach of Grades 5-8
Betances STEM Magnet School
Hartford, CT
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Physical Education
- Supervised practical PE lessons, including both indoor and outdoor classes
- Ensured that children participate to their ability level and aren’t exposed to unnecessary injury and/or illness through physical activity
- Evaluated the performance of students throughout the school year
- Ensured that students meet practical PE assessment standards for CT middle school students
- Provided parents with comprehensive reports on their child(ren)’s progress each quarter through report cards and occasional positive phone calls home
- Health
- Presented lessons on health-related subjects such as personal hygiene, nutrition, public health, mental health, sex education, the LGBTQ community and providing a safe and inclusive school environment, and illness prevention
- Supported students by answering any questions they might have
- Provided guidance and assistance on their mental health awareness projects
- Provided parents with comprehensive reports on their child(ren)’s progress each quarter through report cards and occasional positive phone calls home
- Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Coaching
- Encouraged and motivated students to take up new sports or athletic pursuits
- Trained and coached co-ed school sports teams to compete and succeed in district-wide events
- Supervised transportation of competitors, school teams and other teachers to and from school sporting events
- Provided parents with comprehensive reports on their child(ren)’s progress and performance throughout the season as they attended sporting events
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2027
Bachelor of General Studies - Sciences, Professional Studies
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Leisure Management, Sport Science and Performance
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-2021
Bachelor of Science -
R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
Hartford, CT06-2017
Skills
- Environmental Data Collection
- Field Sampling Support
- Laboratory Safety Procedures
- Scientific Method & Experimental Design
- Data Analysis (Excel)
Environmental Systems & Ecology - Technical Documentation
- Equipment Handling & Maintenance
- Regulatory & Safety Compliance
- Designed and conducted laboratory-based investigations in life, earth, and environmental science
- Guided structured data collection, variable control, and graph-based analysis using spreadsheets
- Modeled ecosystem interactions, energy transfer, and nutrient cycling processes
- Maintained laboratory safety standards, chemical handling procedures, and equipment organization
- Developed project-based investigations focused on biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability
- Documented and evaluated experimental findings through structured lab reporting
- Conducted structured scientific investigations involving observation, measurement, and data analysis
- Managed laboratory materials and maintained organized, hazard-free workspaces
- Applied scientific method principles to controlled experiments and environmental simulations
- Utilized Microsoft Excel for data entry, charting, and basic trend analysis
Certification
- Red Cross Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- CPR First Aid for Child Care Providers Certified
- Epipen and Medication Certified
- Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Division of Licensing Youth Camp Director Certified
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher of Grades 6 and 7
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
01.2025 - 01.2026
Middle School Science Teacher of Grades 7 and 8
R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
01.2024 - 01.2025
Inpatient Rehab Aide
Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Physical Education and Health Teacher and Indoor/Outdoor Track Coach of Grades 5-8
Betances STEM Magnet School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of General Studies - Sciences, Professional Studies
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Leisure Management, Sport Science and Performance
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science -
R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
Awards and Acknowledgements
Bulkeley High School’s Track and Field MVP Award winner, Bulkeley High School’s Football Coaches Award winner, Wilson-Gray YMCA’s Youth and Child Development Award winner, Member of the NAACP’s Greater Hartford branch