JORDAN ROBERTSON
West Columbia
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at SC Lexington School District 1, excelling in curriculum development and project management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced instructional strategies, resulting in significant improvements in student performance. Expert in K-12 curriculum design and adept at fostering collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring effective learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Human Geography, AP Human Geography, US History, US History Honors
Gilbert High School
Gilbert
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a school-wide Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle, functioning as a project manager for continuous improvement of instructional strategies and curriculum delivery.
- Designed and facilitated professional development workshops for high school faculty on effective integration of the PDSA cycle, enhancing instructional consistency and data-driven decision-making.
- Orchestrated and managed a full-scale, localized Human Geography Expedition project, integrating community involvement and real-world problem-solving into the curriculum.
- Directed student teams in presenting their research and proposed solutions to the local town council, demonstrating effective project culmination and stakeholder engagement.
- Presented to and received formal recognition from the Lexington School District Board of Education for successful curriculum alignment initiatives that significantly increased SC End-of-Course Examination (EOCE) scores.
- Managed diverse classroom environments (grades 9-12), implementing and adapting curriculum to meet varied student needs and promote high-order thinking.
- Designed and delivered engaging virtual instruction for 3 years, leveraging Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Schoology and Google Classroom, and virtual tools like Zoom and Derivita, to ensure asynchronous learning effectiveness.
- Developed discipline-specific literacy skills in the classroom by offering multiple perspectives through primary and secondary sources while meeting specific content standards.
- Instructional Design & Implementation Lead
Human Geography Curriculum Development Team Member
Lexington School District 1
Lexington
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Played a pivotal role in designing and implementing Human Geography curriculum, emphasizing interdisciplinary content and practical application.
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and setting up learning environments.
- Curriculum Development and Project Leadership.
U.S. History Curriculum Development Team Member
Lexington School District
Lexington
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed development and revision of US History and Constitution curriculum, ensuring thorough alignment with SC 2019 College and Career Readiness Standards.
- Collaborated with district-level teams to design and integrate new instructional frameworks and assessment strategies for K-12 social studies.
- Curriculum Design & Project Management
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and setting up learning environments.
Education
Master of Teaching - Secondary Social Studies Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.2020
Skills
- Curriculum development and instructional design: full curriculum lifecycle management, K-12 curriculum development, standards alignment (state and national - SC 2019 college and career readiness), project-based learning (PBL), expeditionary learning (EL) methods, authentic assessment design, content creation and curation, differentiated instruction, discipline-specific literacy, DOK levels of instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum formulation, asynchronous virtual learning design
- Project management and leadership: Plan, do, study, act (PDSA) cycle implementation, school-wide initiative leadership, team leadership and mentorship (informal), project oversight, deadline management, risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder collaboration, process improvement, strategic planning and implementation
- Instructional technology and platforms: learning management systems (LMS) (Schoology, Google Classroom), virtual learning tools (Zoom, Derivita), Microsoft Office Suite, education management systems (conceptual understanding)
- Problem-solving and communication: critical analysis, sound judgment, complex problem resolution, excellent written and verbal communication, presentation to stakeholders (Board of Education, Town Council), cross-functional team collaboration
Certification
- Read 2 Succeed Endorsement - April 2022
- Middle Level Education - April 2022
- Gifted & Talented Endorsement - April 2022
- Library of Congress: Teaching with Primary Sources - Fall 2021
- West Midlands Violence Prevention Alliance: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Early Childhood Trauma Training - Fall 2021
- Teaching Tolerance: AAPI - Summer 2021
Awards
Gilbert High School Teacher of the Year Nominee (2023-2024), 2023 Celebration Of Learning Participant, United Social Advocates for Cultural Equity Member (Level 4 Member, 600+ Hours dedicated to social advocacy participation and planning), Historic Columbia Member, National Council for Geographic Education Member, Avery Institute Research Member
Timeline
Human Geography Curriculum Development Team Member
Lexington School District 1
06.2025 - 08.2025
U.S. History Curriculum Development Team Member
Lexington School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher of Human Geography, AP Human Geography, US History, US History Honors
Gilbert High School
01.2022 - Current
Master of Teaching - Secondary Social Studies Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
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