Jerry Gardner
Idabel,OK
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Seeking employment as a Secondary Principal.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Kiamichi Technology Center
Idabel, OK
08.2016 - Current
- Lead classroom and lab as instructor and prepared lesson plans, took attendance and administrated tests and completed grades.
- Prepared menus, ordered food and supervised students in their hands on lab assignments.
- Purchased equipment and supplies within budget.
- Maintained classroom discipline thru well defined classroom rules.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Served as Skills USA advisor, mentored students and prepared them for State contest.
- Successful completed Kiamichi Technology Center Leadership class.
- Contacted and acquired members for Culinary Arts Business Education Council, meet with members, and prepared paperwork.
Catering Coordinator
Tri County Technology Center
Bartlesville, OK
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with Events Specialist to coordinate catering events, planned menus, guided students in preparation of events
- Purchased food and equipment, within budget
- Trained students in catering techniques by using hands on training techniques
- Prepared menus for lab assignments and graded students in lab
- Served as Skills USA Advisor, and sponsored students in State and National Competition
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate students
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety
- Contacted and acquired Advisory committee members, meet with members and completed paperwork
Program Coordinator
Tri County Technology Center
Bartlesville, OK
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Administered department and specific project budgets and tracked expenditures for optimal financial control.
- Achieved revenue goals for 5 years by controlling cost.
- Supervised three full time employees and administered evaluations.
- Prepared daily assignment sheets.
- Ordered food and equipment, within budget.
- Oversaw production of meals and catering.
- Oversaw Catering events, and supervised students and staff and preparation of food.
- Served as Skills USA advisor and mentor students at State and National Contest.
- Successfully completed Leadership Bartlesville class.
Assistant Manager
Furr's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed employees(15-25) during shift, providing guidance and leadership.
- Hired and trained employees, following company guidelines.
- Responsible for monitoring quality food service and restaurant cleanliness.
- Made deposits, and completed necessary reports.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Education
Master Of Science In Education - Teaching Students With Special Needs
Purdue Global
Online2010
Master Of Arts in Education - Administration And Supervision
University Of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV2006
Bachelor Of Arts - Secondary Education
Central State University
Edmond, Ok1990
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Self-motivated
- Strong collaborator
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Continuing education
- Student records management
- Special needs teaching
Certification
Teaching Certificate # 159527
Valid thru 6/30/2022
Superintendent PK-12
Secondary Principal 5-12
Elementary Principal PK-8
Occupational Home Economics 9-12
Technology Center Administrator Credential #508
Accomplishments
- Graduate KTC Leadership, Class 2, 2017-18.
- Graduate Leadership Bartlesville, 2013-14.
- Attended SREB conference, Orlando, Florida, 2019.
- Attended SREB conference, Baltimore, Maryland 2018.
- ServSafe Certification,#20698184. expires 6/15/2026.
Timeline
Instructor
Kiamichi Technology Center
08.2016 - Current
Catering Coordinator
Tri County Technology Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
Program Coordinator
Tri County Technology Center
08.2010 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager
Furr's Restaurant
04.2008 - 06.2010
Master Of Science In Education - Teaching Students With Special Needs
Purdue Global
Master Of Arts in Education - Administration And Supervision
University Of Phoenix
Bachelor Of Arts - Secondary Education
Central State University
Teaching Certificate # 159527
Valid thru 6/30/2022
Superintendent PK-12
Secondary Principal 5-12
Elementary Principal PK-8
Occupational Home Economics 9-12
Technology Center Administrator Credential #508
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