Gregory Douglas Pacific
Milford,Connecticut
Summary
Versatile teacher with a talent for engaging students and delivering inspiring lectures. Committed to going the extra mile to support students both inside and outside the classroom. Possesses in-depth knowledge of relevant technology for effective instruction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Quinnipiac University
08.2024 - Current
- EN101 – This course introduces students to the ways that writing is grounded in reading and that inquiry is essential to learning
- Through attentive reading of academic texts, students are given authority as learners to undertake serious intellectual projects that emphasize critical and creative thinking
- Instructors guide students through sequenced reading and writing assignments and highlight the revision process of multiple-draft writing that leads to increasingly complex thinking and rhetorical presentation
- As a community of learners, students begin to recognize academic writing as a site where knowledge is produced, understood and communicated
- EN102 – Building on the practices of EN101, this course introduces students to the kind of critical and creative thinking necessary to understand the relationship between academic research and argumentation
- Working with a broad range of academic texts, students undertake projects that focus on a field of inquiry and that lead to increasingly proficient rhetorical presentation
- Students develop a practical understanding of the ways in which critical thinking, writing and research all depend upon a shared process of inquiry that can be applied across disciplines and within their chosen majors
Instructor
Yale University
06.2024 - Current
- Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Onboarding Guide and SIG Instructor Manual
- Work autonomously with an openness to constructive feedback and coaching
- Attend all days of instruction within assigned hours
- Implement differentiated daily instruction based upon the unique abilities of each student providing for an appropriate, intellectually stimulating academic environment
- Support student learning goals toward the creation of a culminating product for the course that addresses student and course objectives
- Establish a classroom management system which is respectful and conducive to all students’ learning style
- Provide a safe classroom environment that allows every student to be an active participant: monitors, counsels, and coaches’ inappropriate behavior of students in the academic setting
- Utilize prior experience and knowledge of academic, social, and emotional needs of students, specifically those designated as gifted and talented
- Promote positive leadership through sharing and demonstrating academic knowledge, teamwork, analytical thinking, and creative problem solving
- Communicate daily with the Academic Dean on student attendance, progress, behavioral/academic/peer concerns, facility, course supplies, and curriculum issues
- Daily documentation of concerns to be provided to Academic Dean
- Complete all administrative tasks within established timelines: supplies inventory, Student Performance Reviews (SPR), Program Evaluations, and other administrative tasks as assigned
- Be able to interact, communicate, and present oneself in a professional manner
- Be able to work and anticipate unexpected situations or assist during emergency operations
- Complete Student Performance Reviews for all students in course with individualized comments
- Utilize Teaching Assistants (if applicable) in the classroom and in daily lesson execution and activities
- Complete all Pre-Program responsibilities: Review provided course curriculum and supply list and sets aside time for course planning to identify academic course questions and supplemental supplies
- Attend synchronous and asynchronous trainings and virtual orientations
- Attend and participate in pre-program on-campus staff orientation training
- Create Canvas account prior to virtual training
- Complete all Post-Program responsibilities: Available to answer questions from Academic Dean regarding student course, behavioral, or evaluation experiences
8th Grade English Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport, USA
08.2004 - Current
- Lead 125 8th graders in English Literature focused on Common Core and District Curriculum
- Collaborate with school staff, administration, and students' families to provide a low-income student population with the opportunity to be prepared for high school and apply to the various high schools in the greater Bridgeport area
- Focus on raising standardized test scores through use of various intervention techniques including Renzulli Learning
- Teacher Leader – English Department
- Lead student-centered enrichment cluster with a focus on nutrition and athletic training
- Implement daily lesson plans consistent with the Bridgeport Board of Education/Common Core curriculum
- Peer Observer responsible for monitoring and mentoring new teacher progress
- Member of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Team
- Member of the Curiale School Professional Development Team
- Member of the State Education Resource Center School, Family, and Community Partnership Committee
- Cooperating Teacher for students from Fairfield University, University of Bridgeport, and Southern Connecticut State University
- Connecticut State Department of Education TEAM Mentor
- Connecticut State Department of Education TEAM Evaluator
- Member of the State Department of Education Commissioner's Network Team
- Member of the Curiale School Leadership Team
- Member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council
- Member of the English Department District Curriculum Writing Team
- Member of the Curiale School Instructional Leadership Team
Flotilla 24-03
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Milford, USA
08.2017 - Current
- United States Coast Guard Academy Admissions Partner
- Past Flotilla Staff Officer – Materials
- Qualified Instructor
- Qualified Program Visitor
- Qualified for HARPATS
- Branch Chief – E-Learning
- Serve on Auxiliary Vessel 073 on Patrol Missions
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership, Concentration in Urban Education and Technology
Akamai University
Durham, NC01.2019
MSEd - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
01-2016
Educational Administration 30 Credits -
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA01-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major English and Education, Minor in Sociology
Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY05-2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Google Suite
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Online learning platforms
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Education assessments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Class Instruction
- Attendance monitoring
- Student Records Management
- Academic advisement
- Academic instruction
- Diverse student populations
- Innovative lesson planning
- Innovative teaching methods
- Adult learning
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Curriculum delivery
- Instructional Techniques
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Curriculum Design
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning objectives
- Curriculum planning and implementation
Affiliations
- National Education Association
- Connecticut Education Association
- Bridgeport Education Association
Certification
Certificate of Completion Administrator Aspirant Program, Cooperative Educational Services (CES), Trumbull, CT, 09/09-06/10
Publications
A Perspective of the Current Needs of Technology in the Public School System, Pacific, G., 2024
Honorsandawards
- Theodore and Margaret Beard Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015
- Kappa Delta Pi – National Education Honor Society
- Teacher of the Year Finalist, City of Bridgeport
- Bridgeport Public Schools Excellence in Education Award
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Quinnipiac University
08.2024 - Current
Instructor
Yale University
06.2024 - Current
Flotilla 24-03
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
08.2017 - Current
8th Grade English Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership, Concentration in Urban Education and Technology
Akamai University
MSEd - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Educational Administration 30 Credits -
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major English and Education, Minor in Sociology
Manhattanville University
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