Kadesha Gordon
Memphis,TN
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 15 years of experience in education for Pre-K- 12th grade. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
07.2022 - Current
- Led a team of educators and staff in creating a positive and inclusive school culture
- Oversee daily operations for elementary and middle schools with 160+ pupils
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Provide constructive feedback on teaching performance
- Developed and implemented programs to support students' social and emotional well-being
- Collaborated with families, community agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure student success
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and community resources to assess and provided interventions for students
- Managed student discipline and behavior issues in a fair and consistent manner
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Memphis Business Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Create lesson plans aligned with current district and state standards
- Analyzed student trends in data from weekly assessments and state standardized test
- Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning
- Monitor and maintain a positive virtual environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation plan
- Use available technology/instructional media to enhance the student's learning experiences
- Engage parents and guardians in the education of their children.
Team Leader
Memphis Business Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the team
- Motivating the team to achieve organizational goals
- Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets
- Delegating tasks to team members
- Conducting monthly meetings
- Creating a pleasant working environment that inspires the team.
General Manager
Titlemax Title Loans
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Direct day-to-day activities to include banking, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with TitleMax policies
- Make direct contact with all customers while directing them to the appropriate staff to handle transactions
- Handel all customer exception needs and assist with a plan to get back into contractual compliance
- Direct and assist staff with all collateral values while determining customer needs
- Review all contract documents to ensure correct and complete
- Close every loan with customers to guarantee company standards are understood and agreed to by clients
- Managed mature store growth in open accounts
- Responsible for store marketing
- Responsible for setting and achieving store financial goals, including collections and acceptable charged-off accounts.
Office Manager
Davenport & Associates PLLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversee the firm's day-to-day operations and procedures
- Responsible for ensuring office financial objectives are met by preparing the annual budget for the office and planning the expenditures
- Manage relationships, contracts, and price negotiations with vendors and service providers
- Ensure office efficiency is maintained by carrying out planning and execution of equipment procurement, layouts, and office systems
- Coordinate marketing and participation in local events
- Responsible for recruiting staff for the office and providing orientation and training to new employees
- Maintain a safe, secure, and pleasant work environment.
First Grade Teacher
Resurrection Catholic School
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Create lesson plans aligned with current district standards
- Analyzed student trends in data from weekly assessments and state standardized test
- Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning
- Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation plan
- Use available technology/instructional media to enhance the student's learning experiences
- Engage parents and guardians in the education of their children.
Athletic Director
Resurrection Catholic School
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Created sports program for students in grades kindergarten through 6th grade
- Solicited Sponsorship from business and community partners
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of participants including legal waivers and releases.
Science Teacher
Shelby County School District
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Analyzed student trends in data from weekly assessments and state standardized test
- Implemented successful teaching strategies that drive student success
- Facilitated student development of biological science
- Evaluated student performance by maintaining student grade records and other required records
- Collaborated with the administration to identify student growth.
Science Teacher
Holt High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Analyzed student trends in data from weekly assessments and state standardized test
- Implemented successful teaching strategies that drive student success
- Facilitated student development of biological science
- Evaluated student performance by maintaining student grade records and other required records.
Flag and Dance Sponsor/ Coordinator
Holt High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided training, rules and demonstrate fundamentals
- Safeguarded each participant by guidance, assistance, and presence during all practices, sporting events, travels, and other related activities
- Gave constant attention to grades and conduct
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of participants' activities
- Provided direction and support to assistant coaches, as appropriate and needed in developing their coaching skills and activities
- Planned leadership, team building, and morale-building activities.
College Prep Advisor
Holt High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Education
Water Safety Instructor Certification -
City of Memphis Park Commission
Memphis, TNMaster of Social Work - Social Work
Union University
Memphis05.2024
Professional Teacher License -
03.2024
Master of Art in Education -
Union University
Jackson, TN01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2007
Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Experience in conducting assessments and providing interventions for individuals
- Knowledge of child development and behavior management techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and educational software
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Knowledge of counseling techniques and therapeutic interventions
Accomplishments
- Developed and Managed Youth Empowerment Group
- Implemented new Classical Curriculum
- Selected as 2024 Memphis Business Journal 40 under 40 Honoree
Certification
Professional Teacher License, Present Endorsements: Biology, Grades 7-12 Endorsement: Science, Grades 6-9
Affiliations
- St. Augustine Catholic Church, General Member and Certified Lector
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. General Member
Timeline
Principal
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
07.2022 - Current
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Memphis Business Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
Team Leader
Memphis Business Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
General Manager
Titlemax Title Loans
01.2019 - 01.2020
Office Manager
Davenport & Associates PLLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
First Grade Teacher
Resurrection Catholic School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Athletic Director
Resurrection Catholic School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Science Teacher
Shelby County School District
01.2010 - 01.2015
Science Teacher
Holt High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Flag and Dance Sponsor/ Coordinator
Holt High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
College Prep Advisor
Holt High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Water Safety Instructor Certification -
City of Memphis Park Commission
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Union University
Professional Teacher License -
Master of Art in Education -
Union University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Stillman College
Professional Teacher License, Present Endorsements: Biology, Grades 7-12 Endorsement: Science, Grades 6-9
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