Greg Davis
Oroville,CA
Summary
Dedicated Alternative Education Teacher with a strong focus on student engagement and individualized education plans. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and collaborate effectively with parents and community organizations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative Education Teacher
River Delta Unified School District
Courtland, CA
08.2012 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and motivation.
- Collaborated with parents and community organizations to support student development and resources.
- Mentor students on life skills
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to help students understand the relevance of subject matter beyond the classroom setting.
- Created a positive classroom environment where students felt comfortable expressing their thoughts and opinions openly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, resulting in a productive learning environment conducive to student growth.
Alternative Education Teacher
Center Unified School District
Antelope, CA
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Advocated for students' social-emotional needs within the educational framework of the district.
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating real-world problems into lesson plans.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students, leading to noticeable improvements in academic performance and confidence.
- Continuously updated personal teaching methods by attending professional development workshops and conferences, ensuring that instructional strategies remained current and effective.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to help students understand the relevance of subject matter beyond the classroom setting.
Science Teacher
Center Unified School District
Antelope, CA
08.2000 - 06.2008
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment encouraging student participation and inquiry.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
Education
Teaching Credential - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12-1998
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Motivational techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Special education
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Classroom management
- Active listening
Timeline
Alternative Education Teacher
River Delta Unified School District
08.2012 - Current
Alternative Education Teacher
Center Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2012
Science Teacher
Center Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2008
Teaching Credential - Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
California State University, Sacramento