J. Quincey Robertson MASJ
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Passionate, creative, experienced educator committed to the academic, emotional, and social success of all students, with an emphasis on marginalized communities. Specializing in the development of historical knowledge, creative writing, and social anthropology through an artistic lens of Social Justice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Social Studies/Middle School Humanities Teacher
Tulsa Legacy Charter School
Tulsa , OK
2022.08 - Current
- Developed and implemented lessons that incorporated creative teaching strategies specific to middle school Oklahoma state humanities/ social studies standards.
- Enhanced student literacy, writing and comprehension by challenging understanding of social location in relation to national and international geography and history, which increased reading OSTP and MAP scores by 30%.
- Differentiated instruction for students of varying reading levels and language barriers by successfully translating lessons and instruction to Spanish, ESL learners, and students with specialized Individual Education Plans.
- Worked closely with special education staff members when creating individualized educational plans for students with disabilities enrolled in Humanities courses.
Lead Teaching Artist
Tulsa Central High School
Tulsa , OK
2013.08 - 2022.05
- Designed formative and summative assessments that measured students conquering glossophobia through creative writing and public speaking which successfully nurtured OSSAA Speech and Debate winners; Motown Records recording artists; Theater and motion picture actors, and slam poetry champions.
- Cultivated partnerships with the Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums, Tulsa Artist Fellows, Living Arts of Tulsa; Woody Guthrie Center; LIving Arts of Tulsa; Met Cares, Tulsa Community College and the John Hope Center for Reconciliation to increase access to educational and creative opportunities for underserved and marginalized populations.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching artists, faculty, and staff on topics such as classroom management, student engagement and teaching hard history with an emphasis on the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Justice
Phillips Theological Seminary
Tulsa, OK2023-12
Graduate Diploma - Social Justice
Phillips Theological Seminary
Tulsa, OK2021-12
Skills
- Project/ Program Management
- Facilitation/ group management.
- Arts integration
- Project-based learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development
- Cultural Competency
- Proficient in Spanish
- Mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Public Speaking
- Performance Art Coaching
- Organizational Climate and Culture
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Published Poet and Spoken Word artist.
- Multi disciplined artist; photography, acrylic paint, water color, graphic design.
- Contributing editor NPR affiliate, KOSU with Focus Black Oklahoma Radio.
- Associate Editor of "The Sphinx Magazine"; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Lead vocalist and manager of "Written Quincey and Gud PPL" musical group.
- Independent national recording artist as a musician and spoken word artist.
- Gallery and exhibit space curator.
- 20+ years experience as event host and master of ceremony.
Accomplishments
- Tulsa Boomtown Award Finalist; "Cypher 120: Experience"
- 2018 TedX University of Tulsa alumnus
- Motown Artist with Fire in Little Africa
- Tulsa Public Schools support staff of the year nominee (2019)
- Fox 23 Golden Apple Teacher of the Month
- 105.3 Kjamz Teacher of the Month
- Contributor to the Tulsa Public Schools Tulsa Race Massacre Institute
Timeline
Lead Social Studies/Middle School Humanities Teacher
Tulsa Legacy Charter School
2022.08 - Current
Lead Teaching Artist
Tulsa Central High School
2013.08 - 2022.05
Master of Arts - Social Justice
Phillips Theological Seminary
Graduate Diploma - Social Justice
Phillips Theological Seminary
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