Gary D. Cooper
Wichita,KS
Summary
Goal-driven educational professional with experience in instructional leadership and athletics, bringing strong time management, communication, and organizational skills. Proven ability to design and support engaging instructional practices that promote student involvement and academic success. Self-motivated leader with strengths in strategic planning, multitasking, collaboration, and staff supervision, committed to fostering a positive and effective school environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Robinson Middle School
Wichita, KS
08.2025 - Current
- Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
- Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
QBI-Intervention Specialist
Wells Alternative Middle School
Wichita, KS
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Demonstrates a strong foundation in positive behavior supports
- Designs and implements multi-faceted behavior interventions based on data
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with parents and professionals
- Ability to collaborate with all members of the school community
- Demonstrates confidentiality when dealing with students, parents, and school employees
6th Grade Social Studies /Lead Teacher
Stucky Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
- Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
PBS Para
Stucky Middle School
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Supervise students in class setting as directed by the teacher
- Assist in managing classroom routines and procedures
- Assists in the interventions to redirect behavior, assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations, documents any occurrences, provides feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student
- Assists students using questioning and discussion techniques
Education
Educational Leadership Master’s Program -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2025
Bachelor of Education - undefined
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2023
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Southeast High School
Wichita, KS05.2007
Skills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Robinson Middle School
08.2025 - Current
QBI-Intervention Specialist
Wells Alternative Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
6th Grade Social Studies /Lead Teacher
Stucky Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2024
PBS Para
Stucky Middle School
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Education - undefined
Wichita State University
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Southeast High School
Educational Leadership Master’s Program -
Wichita State University