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Everett Gray

Richmond,VA

Summary

Skilled Lead Instructor proficient in documentation and compliance. Successful at cultivating a student-focused culture without sacrificing quality of instruction. Ready to apply 30 years of progressive experience to challenging new role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Instructor

Shippers Choice Of Virginia
Chester, VA
12.2018 - Current
  • Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
  • Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Instructed up to 20 students individually and in groups on Transportation subjects.
  • Met with students, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Met with students to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Completed student progress reports on a daily basis to notify students and of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Assessed and looked after over twenty students by working closely with staff and efficiently planning and coordinating work.
  • Prepared writen tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs to increase classroom participation by 10%.

Commercial Vehicle Owner Operator

Long Gone Transportation
Richmond, VA
2015 - 2018
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Music Teacher

Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, VA
1995 - 2015
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Skills

    Verbal ,and visual communicator

  • Relationship building
  • Class development
  • Program oversight
  • Facilities management
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom technology
  • Recordkeeping requirements

Timeline

Lead Instructor

Shippers Choice Of Virginia
12.2018 - Current

Commercial Vehicle Owner Operator

Long Gone Transportation
2015 - 2018

Music Teacher

Richmond Public Schools
1995 - 2015

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Virginia State University
Everett Gray