Gerdine Dawson
Macon,Georgia
Summary
Professional educator with a strong background in mathematics instruction and a passion for fostering student growth. Adept in enhancing student participation through collaborative teaching and technology integration. Skilled in curriculum alignment and classroom management, I significantly improve learning environments. Expertise in mathematical concepts and adaptability, fostering academic excellence and positive relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Seventh Grade Math Teacher and Coach
Bibb County School District, Appling Middle School
08.2017 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
- Assistant Head Coach of the football team: Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, and Defensive Line
- Also taught Sixth and Eighth Grade Math, and was an ISS (In-School Suspension) Facilitator
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Macon Charter School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
Mixed Grade Math Teacher (3rd - 5th Grade)
Learning Place Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Had to teach elementary math to Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders.
- Organized the classroom, curriculum, and students so that the teaching of math on the different grade levels could go forth successfully.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
Personal Trainer Instructor
American Professional Institute
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Taught adult students how to become personal trainers through teaching the subjects of Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Psychology, Kinesiology, Principles of Business, Sports Psychology, and Principles of Personal Training
- Students received hands-on training through external program; creating a personal training/exercise program, hands-on training of clients, and go through a workout/exercise routine
- Participation in the Professional Fitness Institute Boot Camp (Las Vegas, NV) and certification testing (National Sport and Conditioning Association)
Connections Math Teacher and Coach
Bibb County School District, Miller Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
- Assistant Coach for the football team: Offensive and Defensive Line Coach. Also, Head Girls' Basketball Coach; Head Girls' Track and Field Coach
Science Teacher
Windsor Academy
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
- Also taught elementary Social Studies and high school Personal Finance
- Assistant Coach for Varsity Football (Offensive and Defensive Line), Varsity Boys' and Girls' Basketball, and Varsity Boys' and Girls' Track and Field
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC08-1998
High School Diploma -
Mount DeSales Academy
Macon, GA05-1992
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Curriculum alignment
- Teaching strategies
- Peer mentoring
- Mathematical concepts
- Technology integration
- Mathematics lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Published author of first book "Why Christianity, Why Christ"
- Six consecutive undefeated seasons along with six consecutive Bibb County School District Middle School Football Championships as the Defensive Coordinator for the Appling Middle School Raiders
- Mount DeSales Academy Cavalier Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (Basketball)
- 1992 GISA AAA State Champion - Mount DeSales Cavaliers Boys' Basketball (first in school history)
Timeline
Seventh Grade Math Teacher and Coach
Bibb County School District, Appling Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Macon Charter School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Mixed Grade Math Teacher (3rd - 5th Grade)
Learning Place Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
Personal Trainer Instructor
American Professional Institute
08.2012 - 05.2015
Connections Math Teacher and Coach
Bibb County School District, Miller Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
Science Teacher
Windsor Academy
08.2004 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Presbyterian College
High School Diploma -
Mount DeSales Academy
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