Emily Gant
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Seasoned Educational Counselor with strong background in advising students on academic and career pathways. Skilled at developing customized educational plans, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, and implementing effective counseling strategies. Have made significant contributions to student success by improving retention rates and promoting holistic development. Known for problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and empathetic approach to counseling.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Victor Valley Union High School District
01.2023 - Current
- Math & Science Teacher
- Volleyball Coach
- SSC Committee
- WEB Leader
- Professional Learning Communities
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Technology Implementation
- Instructional Small Groups
- Developing a Shared Vision
- Encouraging the Heart
- Enabling Others to Act
- Modeling the Way for Others
- Motivating Others
- Eternal Optimist
- Goal Setter and Achiever
- Endurance..
- Never Give Up
School Counselor/1st Grade Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2023
- School Leadership Team
- Tier 1,2,&3 Counseling Interventions
- School Site Council
- School Implementation Plan
- ASB
High School & Elementary School Teacher
Magnolia Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Chemistry, Physical Education, & 1st Grade Teacher
- SART Committee
- School Site Council
- Field Day Coordinator
- Sunshine Committee
High School Teacher
Apple Valley Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Biology, Physical Education, AVID
- Department Lead
- WASC Accreditation Team
- Interim Athletic Director
- Head Volleyball Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- ASB Class Advisor, Grades 9-12
Education
Clear Single Subject Credential -
01.2028
Clear Multiple Subject Credential -
01.2026
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) -
01.2023
Administrative Services Credential - Certificate of Eligibility -
County of Riverside Cohort
01.2021
M.A. - School Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
01.2006
Masters in Education -
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas01.2001
B.A. - Sports Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas01.1999
Skills
- Innovative, student-centered educator
- Math and science instruction
- Leadership and curriculum development
- Professional Learning Communities
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Technology Implementation
- Instructional Small Groups
Activities Events
- Head Volleyball Coach
- Mother's Day, Muffins With Moms
- Grandparents Day
- Thanksgiving Extravaganza
- Literacy Night
- Art Block Showcase
- Authors Party
- Student Athlete Signing Day
- Athletic Awards Gala
- Athletic Banquets
Leadership Resources
- Hacking Leadership
- 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students, and Parents Love - Joe Sanfelippo & Tony Sinanis
- Changing Lives By Disrupting the Educational Norm - Hamish Brewer
- The Leadership Challenge - Kouzes & Posner
- The Coffee Bean - Jon Gordon & Damon West
Awards
- 5A Volleyball, Coach of the Year
- 5A Volleyball Area Champions
- Magnolia Elementary School, Teacher of the Year 2015
Professional Development
- Guided Reading, Running Records
- Write from the Beginning, Thinking Maps
- Daily 5, CAFE
- Fountas and Pinnell, Literacy Continuum
- Kagan Cooperative Learning
- SMART Technologies
- Infinite Campus, Illuminate
- Eduprodicals
- EdTechTeam Summit, Featuring Google
Attributes
- Driven
- Teachable
- Collaborative
- Relentless
- Eternal Optimist
- Goal Setter and Achiever
- Endurance... Never Give Up
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Victor Valley Union High School District
01.2023 - Current
School Counselor/1st Grade Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2023
High School & Elementary School Teacher
Magnolia Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Teacher
Apple Valley Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2013
Clear Single Subject Credential -
Clear Multiple Subject Credential -
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) -
Administrative Services Credential - Certificate of Eligibility -
County of Riverside Cohort
M.A. - School Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Masters in Education -
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A. - Sports Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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