Gail Calvin
Detroit,MI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and Instructional coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI
08.1984 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children in school of approximately 500 students.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MOMaster of Arts - Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MINo Degree - Reading Recovery Specialist Certification
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MISkills
- Learning Modalities
- Emergent Curriculum
- Staff Meetings
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Class Engagement
- Enrichment Programs
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Special Education
Timeline
Master Teacher
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.1984 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Lincoln University
Master of Arts - Education
Wayne State University
No Degree - Reading Recovery Specialist Certification
Oakland University
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