Gabriel Powers
West Pittston,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABE Teacher
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
05.2019 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Substitute Teacher
Wyoming Area School District
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
Pittston Area School District
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
1st Grade Teacher
Franklin City School District
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2015
Skills
Critical Thinking
Motivating students
Lesson Planning
Behavior Management
Classroom Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Student assessment
Technology Integration
Performance Assessments
Cooperative Learning Experience
Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
DEI Instructor certified, Pennsylvania Dept of Corrections - 2024
CPR Instructor certified, Pennsylvania Dept of Corrections- 2024
World History Certification, LaVerne University- 2022
Timeline
ABE Teacher
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
05.2019 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Franklin City School District
08.2017 - 07.2018
Substitute Teacher
Wyoming Area School District
10.2015 - 03.2019
Substitute Teacher
Pittston Area School District
10.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Governors University
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