Gina Nelson
Visalia,CA
Summary
Dedicated teacher with teaching experience in elementary, single subject, and postsecondary settings. Skilled in designing courses, developing curriculum and utilizing modern technology to create engaging learning experiences for students and intern teachers. Knowledgeable about current practices in education and best methods for developing future educators. Experience in data collection and analysis for both classroom and accreditation purposes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary and History Social Science Teacher
Tulare City School District
07.2005 - Current
- Developed engaging curricula aligned with state standards.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural, and language diversity.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation. Collaborated in creation of district pacing calendar, district course requirements, and benchmarks.
- Master Teacher for eight student teachers from five different universities: Fresno State, Fresno Pacific, Brandman, National, and BARD.
- Program Trained: UC Davis Teaching American History Grant, Oklahoma City Memorial Teacher Fellowship, We the People-Center for Civic Education, and UC Davis Teaching American History Grant.
- Regional Co-coordinator for We the People-Center for Civic Education Program.
- National History Day coach and judge at both county and state levels.
- Provided support and assistance to curriculum development professionals for History/Social Science.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to education trends, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of effective teaching methods.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support during their transition into the profession.
IMPACT Teacher Credential Instructor
Tulare County Office Of Education
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Created courses and lessons for online teacher credentialing courses in both multiple-subject and single-subject credentialing strands.
- Worked with new IMPACT Instructors to develop their own course content and teaching strategies.
- Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Supervised new teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional improvement related to credential program.
- Collected and analyzed course data for accreditation report.
Education
Doctorate in Education-EdD - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum And Instruction
Brandman University
Visalia, CA05.2012
Single Subject Teaching Credential Social Studies -
Brandman University
Visalia, CA05.2012
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Visalia, CA12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Chapman University
Visalia, CA05.1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05.1991
Skills
- Course Lecturing
- Class Organization
- Curriculum Development
- Mentor Graduate Students
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Organization and Prioritization
- Faculty Communication
- Feedback delivery
- Program planning
- Analytical skills
- Academic record keeping
AWARDS/ASSOCIATIONS
- 2020 California Council for the Social Studies-Outstanding Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year for the State of California
- 2012 San Joaquin Valley Council for the Social Studies-Outstanding Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year
- Member San Joaquin Valley Council for the Social Studies (SJVCSS) and California Council for Social Studies (CCSS) since 2006.
- Board Member California Council for the Social Studies(CCSS)/Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee 2020-2022.
Timeline
IMPACT Teacher Credential Instructor
Tulare County Office Of Education
08.2020 - 01.2025
Elementary and History Social Science Teacher
Tulare City School District
07.2005 - Current
Doctorate in Education-EdD - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum And Instruction
Brandman University
Single Subject Teaching Credential Social Studies -
Brandman University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Chapman University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Sequoias