Joseph F. Gray
Humble
Summary
Obtain a teaching position working with students.
Offering background in educational methodologies and classroom dynamics, eager to learn and develop in educational coaching. Contributes strong foundation in instructional strategies and professional development techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in curriculum design and teacher collaboration for teaching role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Deer Park ISD
08.2012 - 12.2024
- Established effective classroom routines that maximized instructional time while minimizing disruptions.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject matter across multiple curriculums, leading to deeper understanding of concepts for students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Teacher Assistant/Coach
Sharyland ISD
01.2007 - 05.2012
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
- Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events
- Work with athletic staff to make appropriate arrangements for home and contests including set-up officials, game management equipment and hospitality for visiting teams
- Display good sportsmanship in relations with students, staff, officials and opponents
- Report results of contests to sports information office immediately after each contest
- Teach and coach specified sport to junior high and high school athletes
- Motivate team for maximum performance by utilizing motivational philosophies that meet the needs of the students that are consistent with the athletic program
Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO V Supervisor)
Texas Youth Commission
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Performs advanced (senior-level) work overseeing correctional staff that provides direct care to juveniles in a correctional residential facility or halfway house
- Provide direct care of youth and has oversight of the daily operations of an assigned area
- Involves supervising the youth’s daily activities and will include security work, conducting youth programs and counseling
- Works in the capacity of a lead JCO by assisting the JCO VI with staff development, scheduling, on the job training and performance evaluations for JCO staff
- Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Kinesiology
University of Texas Pan american
01.2011
Skills
- Basketball/Football Coach
- CPR Certified
- Scheduling
- Behavioral Management
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional coaching
- Problem Solving
- Adaptive learning
Certification
- Special Education Certification - TX Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Deer Park ISD
08.2012 - 12.2024
Teacher Assistant/Coach
Sharyland ISD
01.2007 - 05.2012
Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO V Supervisor)
Texas Youth Commission
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History, Kinesiology
University of Texas Pan american
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