Kirby Gordon
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in Louisiana and U.S. History. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to over 100 students. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Ascension Parish School System
08.2003 - Current
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Regional Director of Social Action
Gulf Coast Region Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Reviewed monthly financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
- Created respond plans to emergency incidents such as hurricanes and floods in support of the community and members
- Sit on monthly national panels for Sickle Cell ad Voter Registration
- Produced quarterly reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
Education
Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2022
Master of Education - Education Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2010
Skills
- Leadership Development program member at Galvez Middle School
- Teacher mentor for multiple student teachers
- Professional development mentor
- Teacher Leader for 8th grade team involved in scheduling, professional development and data analysis
- Program Management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year in 2020 for the Louisiana Center for Law ad Civic Education
Certification
Certified in Middle School Social Studies K - 8
Certified in Middle School Science K - 8
Certified Educational Leader
Affiliations
- Freemason
- American Society of Safety Professionals
Timeline
Regional Director of Social Action
Gulf Coast Region Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
05.2020 - 07.2022
Social Studies Teacher
Ascension Parish School System
08.2003 - Current
Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Education - Education Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
Certified in Middle School Social Studies K - 8
Certified in Middle School Science K - 8
Certified Educational Leader
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