Jordan Ivey
Dallas,OR
Summary
Industrious, passionate educator with a history of successfully leading a positive, diverse classroom environment and supporting students with organized, engaging practices, fostering discussions and need-specific activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in feedback, assessment, and grading requirements. Committed to building life-long learners with a well-rounded set of skills and interests.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching
Hillgrove High School
Powder Springs, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for preparing and executing engaging, diverse, and differentiated lesson plans for World Geography, World History, Honors U.S History, on-level US History, and Advanced Placement Human Geography
- This includes maintaining a positive learning environment and professional standards; differentiating for inclusion students
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and community stakeholders.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing innovative teaching methods and engaging activities.
- Supported English Language Learners through targeted instruction and adaptation of teaching strategies.
- Assisted colleagues in refining their teaching approaches for improved student behavior management.
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing creative activities and interactive teaching methods.
Sales Associate
PetSmart
Marietta, GA
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided excellent guest service in efficient manner while managing currency in a fast-paced retail environment
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Sales Associate
Zaxby's
Milledgeville, GA
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Greeted customers, trained employees, prepared food, maintained health code and safety standards while managing currency in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Pantry Chef
Xanterra
Yellowstone National Park County (historical), MT
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintained policies and procedures regarding health and safety requirements, completed tasks in a timely manner while maintaining quality standards, limited waste and food costs, prepared meals using a variety of cooking methods
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Education
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2016
Specialist - Social Studies Education
Augusta University
Augusta, GA08-2025
Skills
- Experience in Grant Writing
- Utilized Collaborative Learning and Teaching
- Led Professional-Development sessions to peers
- Experience in: Special-needs teaching, advanced teaching techniques, and ESL teaching
- Demonstrated proficiency in differentiated teaching strategies
- Experience with time management
- Experience with feedback delivery, creative instruction, building interdisciplinary connections, aiding critical thinking, and creating and executing diverse assessment strategies
Accomplishments
- Highest on-level End-of-Course Test scores for US History at Hillgrove, 2019, 2024, 2025
- Region Varsity Soccer Coach of the Year, 2020
- GACE History- Professional scores in World History, U.S. History, and Geography
Certification
- Certified to teach Social Studies, grade 6-12
- Certified in Gifted Education
Timeline
Teaching
Hillgrove High School
01.2017 - Current
Sales Associate
PetSmart
05.2016 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
Zaxby's
01.2015 - 05.2016
Pantry Chef
Xanterra
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
Georgia College & State University
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Georgia State University
Specialist - Social Studies Education
Augusta University
Leadership Experience
- Hillgrove High School J.V. Girls Soccer Coach, Spring 2017-19, 2023-26
- Hillgrove High School Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, 2020
- Hillgrove High School J.V. Cheerleading Coach, 2018-Present
- Secretary of History Club at GCSU, 2015
- Planned Film screenings for History Club at GCSU
- Secretary for French Club at GCSU, 2014-2016
- Reinstatement member in the Milledgeville chapter of American Association for University Women, Spring 2016
- Member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, 2012-2016
- Planned and executed fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House in Macon, GA