Research
John Deal
Teacher
South Boston,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate, competent, and effective teacher with valuable experience in all core content areas, classroom management, engaging instruction, and curriculum development. Extensive background in versatile education environments including teaching academically gifted students, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities and special needs. Experienced in coaching sports, tutoring, differentiated instruction, co-teaching, test prep, teaching various curriculums, and summer school for high school credit recovery. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong academic, literacy, science, and numeracy skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Biology Teacher and General Science Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Successfully taught ML classes, honors classes, and students with disabilities by differentiating instruction and utilizing station teaching and cooperative learning.
- Enhanced the learning experience by utilizing engaging and collaborative activities, labs, and presentations.
- Nominated by parents for teacher of the year.
- Taught after school programs 3 days per week including learning center for tutoring, strength training, futsal, open gym, and builder's corner.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught two grade levels and two different curriculums.
Lead Teacher and Mentor
Halifax County Public Schools
South Boston, VA
11.2007 - Current
- Instructed math, science and social studies for grades 6-8.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state and national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
EC - Special Education Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2022 - 07.2025
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Led referral, IEP, and reevaluation meetings, met with parents and staff, to best meet the needs of students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught general education, multilingual learner, and special education students across multiple classifications, content areas, grade levels, and needs.
- Taught High School Credit Recovery Math 1 for two summers.
- Completed autism training and supported ASD and other students at all three levels with academics, behavior management, and dysregulation.
Mathematics Teacher
Granville County Public Schools
Creedmoor, NC
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided meaningful math instruction to 90 students per semester to improve math skills of students and increase academic knowledge.
- Improved students' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Maintained outstanding classroom management and strong rapport with students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborated with staff to meet the needs of the school and students.
Track Coach
Halifax County Public Schools
South Boston, Virginia
02.2008 - 06.2022
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Honed competency in rules, meet procedures and coaching techniques prominent in track and field to build strong routines of training and conditioning.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
- Exercised and taught control and care of sports equipment to promote good habits and preserve life of school-owned equipment.
- Oversaw safety conditions of facility during rehearsal and event times.
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior for 30 plus athletes, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
- Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
Aquatics Instructor
YMCA Of South Boston / Halifax County
South Boston, VA
05.2007 - 08.2019
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of swim students.
- Taught five-program components for personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Instructor and Lead Math Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
Danville, VA
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of math and reading concepts and materials.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate 12 students per evening.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Constructed and tracked student notebooks and progress.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Independent Marketing Contractor
Superior Portrait Studios
Kernersville, NC
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Cold marketed in person to at least 70 businesses a day to set up customer interactive kiosks and cultivated interest in temporary onsite studio locations.
- Coordinated marketing routes and schedules with supervisors in a territory that included all of Virginia, North Carolina and Delaware and parts of Maryland and West Virginia.
- Constructed displays to appeal to public interest of products and services.
- Bought supplies and maintained inventory.
Account Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Bensalem, PA
12.2003 - 05.2005
- Hired and trained 20 plus personnel for facilities in Martinsville, VA and McLean, VA.
- Ordered supplies and kept inventory.
- Calculated payroll and managed benefits for staff.
- Filled responsibilities for housekeeping, floor tech maintenance, laundry services, and public relations as needed.
- Maintained positive rapport with healthcare facility residents.
- Coordinated with general managers, administrators, intake specialists, maintenance workers, social service workers and food service workers to ensure optimal satisfaction of healthcare facility residents.
- Lead by example through filling in during employee absences and where support was needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA 05.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
Longwood University
Farmville, VA 08.1996 - 04.2000
Associate of Science - Education
Danville Community College
Danville, VA 08.1994 - 05.1996
Skills
Classroom management
Ability to effectively teach multiple curricula and grade levels
Coaching various sports
Peer mentor and lead teacher
Instructing and supporting students with special needs
Preparing students for SAT, ACT, SOL, EOG, and other assessments
Skilled in teaching ML students and gifted students
Management and leadership skills
Interests
Fitness
Swimming
Travel
Education and Academics
Timeline
Biology Teacher and General Science Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
EC - Special Education Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
11.2022 - 07.2025
Mathematics Teacher
Granville County Public Schools
07.2022 - 11.2022
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Mary Baldwin College
05.2008 - 05.2010
Track Coach
Halifax County Public Schools
02.2008 - 06.2022
Lead Teacher and Mentor
Halifax County Public Schools
11.2007 - Current
Aquatics Instructor
YMCA Of South Boston / Halifax County
05.2007 - 08.2019
Independent Marketing Contractor
Superior Portrait Studios
03.2006 - 03.2007
Account Manager
Healthcare Services Group
12.2003 - 05.2005
Instructor and Lead Math Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
Longwood University
08.1996 - 04.2000
Associate of Science - Education
Danville Community College
08.1994 - 05.1996