Jordan C Skinner III Skinner, III
Poinciana,Florida
Summary
To establish a classroom atmosphere that promotes self-discovery and peer interaction, so that mathematical skills and concepts become useful in a student's daily life and in the future.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Polk County School Board
10.2018 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of 6th Grade and Pre-Algebra.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
09.2005 - 08.2018
- Instructed more than 20 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Kindergarten Teacher
Spring Lake Elementary
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard and ELMO.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls & emails.
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
Perm. Substitute Math Teacher/Track Coach
Markham Woods Middle School
0 2011 - 4 2011
- Recognized how useful keeping journal of day's instruction can be for refining one's teaching skills and classroom management.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Forest City Elementary
6 2006 - 4 2007
- Identified and addressed welfare needs of student by reporting it to authorities.
- Supervised field trips and prepared students for experience.
- Developed patience to wait, contemplate, and allow myself to objectively understand student's behavior or communication before concluding anything.
English Teacher
Lake Brantley High School
12.2005 - 05.2006
- Learned absolute necessity for clear and consistent communication with parents regarding their children's academic, social and behavioral progress in classroom.
Operations Manager
Winter Park Securities, Inc.
10.1994 - 04.2004
- Processed equity, bond, and other client transactions via NYSE, NASDAQ, and other venders.
- Maintained professional rapport and communication with veteran brokers and their clients regarding transaction fulfillment, account status, research, and current business news events.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Principia College
Elsah, Illinois1991
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management systems
- Lesson plan implementation
- Test preparation
- One year working as lifeguard
Certification
- Florida Department of Education Professional Teaching Certification: Mathematics Grades 5-9 with Reading Endorsement
Former Supervisors
Shecole Edwards, Boone Middle School (863) 514-8693
Alana Dvornick, Boone Middle School (918) 810-9823
Tim Bair, Rock Lake Middle School (407) 746-9362
Janice Winn, Rock Lake Middle School (407) 746-9350
Timeline
Math Teacher
Polk County School Board
10.2018 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Spring Lake Elementary
11.2012 - 12.2012
English Teacher
Lake Brantley High School
12.2005 - 05.2006
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
09.2005 - 08.2018
Operations Manager
Winter Park Securities, Inc.
10.1994 - 04.2004
Perm. Substitute Math Teacher/Track Coach
Markham Woods Middle School
0 2011 - 4 2011
Fifth Grade Teacher
Forest City Elementary
6 2006 - 4 2007
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Principia College
- Florida Department of Education Professional Teaching Certification: Mathematics Grades 5-9 with Reading Endorsement
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