JONATHAN B. GASTLEY ED.D
Dahlonega,GA
Summary
To impact and instruct students at a higher level of learning, positively educate future educators professionally based on state education principles, become a building-level coordinator or graduation coach, and lecturer at the university level.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Lumpkin County Middle School
Lumpkin County Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Serve on Academic Committee
- Create Daily and Weekly Lesson Plans based on Georgia Standards
- Collaborate and assist in content and grade-level meetings
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated interactive discussions, fostering critical thinking and student engagement.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance classroom learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
Political Science and World History Teacher
Lumpkin County High School
Lumpkin County Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Grades 9-11
- Created Daily and Weekly Lesson Plans based on Georgia Standards
- Collaborated and assisted in content and grade-level meetings
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach (2018-2022)
- Middle School Bass Fishing Coach (2023-current)
Interrelated Inclusion Teacher and Autism Coordinator
Jackson County High School
Jackson County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created Daily and Weekly Lesson Plans based on Georgia Standards
- Coordinated and Lead IEP Meetings
- Participated and Lead Department Meetings
- Autism Coordinator
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach
- GHSA State Playoffs (2017, 2018)
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Monroe County Middle School
Monroe County Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Grades 6-8
- Collaborated and Participated in Department Meetings
- Created Daily and Weekly Lesson Plans based on Georgia Standards
Interrelated Inclusion Teacher for World History and Physical Science
Mary Persons High School
Monroe County Schools
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Created Daily and Weekly Lesson Plans based on Georgia Standards
- Participated in Department Meetings
- Coordinated and Lead IEP Meetings
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach-Assistant Football Coach (2008-2016)
- 2011 2AAA Region Coach of the Year
- 2011 2AAA Region Championship
- 2011 and 2014 Team Georgia Coaching Staff
- GHSA State Playoffs (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Interrelated Inclusion Teacher for English and Math Skills
Cass High School
Bartow County Schools
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Participated and Collaborated in Department Meetings
- Created Daily and Weekly lesson plans based on Georgia Standards
- Participated in Department Meetings
- Coordinated and led IEP Meetings
- Developed inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
- Assistant Football and Baseball Coach
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Special Education
Liberty University
05-2026
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University
01-2009
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Physical Education
University of West Georgia
01-2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
Piedmont College
01-1999
Skills
- Leadership and Organization Skills
- Substitute Bus Driver
- Canvas-Blackboard-Microsoft Word-Google Classroom
- Quality Classroom Management Skills
- Collaborative Team Building and Organization Skills
Certification
- GAPSC Teacher Certification (639505)
- T7 Political Science (6-12)
- T7 Health and Physical Education (K-12)
- T7 Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12)
- T7 Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12)
Timeline
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Lumpkin County Middle School
01.2023 - Current
Political Science and World History Teacher
Lumpkin County High School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Interrelated Inclusion Teacher and Autism Coordinator
Jackson County High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Monroe County Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Interrelated Inclusion Teacher for World History and Physical Science
Mary Persons High School
01.2008 - 01.2014
Interrelated Inclusion Teacher for English and Math Skills
Cass High School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Physical Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
Piedmont College
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Special Education
Liberty University