Jordan Davidson
High School English Teacher
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Resourceful, compassionate, and energetic educator with over ten years teaching in both high school and post-secondary classrooms. Enthusiastic about designing engaging and meaningful educational experiences that facilitate students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and active community members. Seeking to leverage teaching experience and education in library science and anthropology into a career as a passionate and resourceful school librarian who strives to cultivate diverse, equitable, and inclusive school library communities. Inspiring English High School Teacher with the capability to plan daily and weekly activities for sophomores. Committed to helping students build confidence. Enthusiastic and friendly with a thorough understanding of child and youth development. Diligent and passionate about literature and education. Adept at successfully promoting literacy amongst students through innovative literacy tools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Teacher
Killeen High School
Killeen, Texas
11.2017 - Current
- Design and deliver comprehensive, learner-focused English Language Arts lessons that reflect Texas essential knowledge and skills curriculum standards.
- Utilize multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Curate high interest and inclusive reading materials for daily independent reading.
- Cultivate inclusive classroom environment by fostering sensitivity and awareness of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school administrators regarding student progress, social and emotional development, and learning objectives.
- Administer assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Complete in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Keep classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Conduct multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills.
- Develop class learning plans to meet all district and statement requirements for instruction.
Adjunct Instructor
Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas
09.2019 - Current
- Design and deliver comprehensive, learner-focused lessons in introductory Cultural Anthropology.
- Create digital learning resources for students including video tutorials, educational technology, and interactive learning modules.
- Provide professional and individualized support and guidance to students through application of education technology and Blackboard learning management system.
- Facilitate relevant and engaging discussions that utilize anthropological theories and perspectives by connecting course materials to global and current events.
- Prepare, administer, and grade quizzes, exams, and assignments to evaluate student learning.
- Source appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
Assistant Professor
Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea, South Korea
09.2009 - 12.2016
- Designed English language lessons that incorporated variety of subject content to improve academic vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills.
- Created digital learning resources for students including video tutorials, educational technology, and interactive learning modules.
- Created and delivered Anthropology of Food course as undergraduate elective, which explored role food plays in shaping personal and collective identities, and economic inequalities through practices of food production, preparation, and consumption.
- Combined various second language teaching methods to help undergraduate students improve their academic English language skills through Socratic seminars.
- Prepared, administered, and graded quizzes, exams, and assignments to evaluate student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Library Science
06.2020 - Current
- School Librarian Certification
Texas Educator Certification -
01.2018 - 12.2018
- English Language Arts
- English as a Second Language
Master of Arts - Cultural and Social Anthropology
09.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
09.2002 - 05.2004
- Graduated cum laude
Associate of Arts -
09.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Technology integration
Exam proctoring
Literacy development
Web site design using Wix
Planning
Instructional Techniques
Resolving Problems
Strong Computer Skills
Collection Development
Reference Assistance
Tools And Equipment
Plan Activities
Disciplinary Procedures
Timeline
University of North Texas - Master of Science, Library Science
06.2020 - Current
Adjunct Instructor - Central Texas College
09.2019 - Current
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow - Texas Educator Certification ,
01.2018 - 12.2018
English Teacher - Killeen High School
11.2017 - Current
Assistant Professor - Kyung Hee University
09.2009 - 12.2016
Concordia University - Master of Arts, Cultural and Social Anthropology
09.2005 - 05.2008
Concordia University - Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology
09.2002 - 05.2004
Langara College - Associate of Arts,
09.2000 - 05.2002