G. Alan Masters
La Porte
Summary
Accomplished Floral Design Teacher at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School, leveraging innovative lesson planning and certified design expertise to enhance student engagement and achievement. Excelled in faculty collaboration and community involvement, significantly contributing to curriculum development and student literacy programs. Demonstrated exceptional group instruction and public speaking skills, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floral Design Teacher
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School
2017.08 - Current
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and coordinated volunteer opportunities for students and staff with community and nonprofit organizations.
- Implemented a number of cultural activities for students to learn from and participate in.
Education
Associate of Science - Funeral Home Administration
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, TX08.1991
Associate of Arts - General Business
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.1988
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TX05.1985
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Certified Floral Designer
- AIFD accredited
- PFCI accredited/Public Speaker
- Innovative lesson planning
- Community involvement
- Curriculum Development
- Fundraising
- Special Education
- Faculty Collaboration
- Project-based learning
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at CTHS iN 2024.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- 2015 Houston Designer of the Year
- 2016 Texas Designer of the Year
- 2016 National Alliance of Floral Associations Designer of the Year
- 207 Jim Johnson Cup Winner
- 2017 Louisiana Designer of the Year
- 2017 AFA Iron Cup Winner
- 2019 First Runner Up Arkansas Designer of the Year
Certification
American Institute of Floral Designers
Professional Floral Communicators International
Certified Floral Designer
Texas Master Florist (In 2025)
National Archery in the Schools Program Coach
Additional Information
Main Stage Programs for the following states:
South Dakota 2015 & 2019
Wisconsin, Upper Michigan 2017
Texas 2017
Louisiana 2016, 2018 & 2019
Colorado 2018
West Texas New Mexico 2018 & 2023
Society for the Advancement of Floral Design 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2022,2023
Houston Federation of Garden Clubs 2019, 2023
La Porte Bay Area Garden Club 2019
Hands On Workshops
Louisiana 2017
AIFD Symposium 2016
Arkansas 2017, 2018 and 2019
Illinois 2019
Texas 2023
Timeline
Floral Design Teacher
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School
2017.08 - Current
Associate of Science - Funeral Home Administration
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Associate of Arts - General Business
Angelina College
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
American Institute of Floral Designers
Professional Floral Communicators International
Certified Floral Designer
Texas Master Florist (In 2025)
National Archery in the Schools Program Coach
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