Lance Dukes
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated and responsive Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
NMDCA
Albuquerque, New Mexico
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for middle school science classes.
- Conducted interactive experiments to demonstrate scientific principles.
- Created an assessment system to evaluate student progress in the classroom.
- Encouraged students to explore their own interests in the field of science.
- Taught Introduction to the Internet and Career Explorations class while also teaching Science.
- Implemented weekly tutoring/help sessions for our Students
Front Line Substitute
E.W. Grove
Paris, TN
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Coordinated and provided leadership for supplemental sessions.
- Taught reading, language arts, mathematics and other subjects utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education.
Math Teacher/Security Officer
Carroll Academy
Huntingdon, TN
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state and national requirements.
- Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
- Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with IEP's or 504's educational plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Henry County School System
Paris, TN
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Filled in for both short term and long term teacher leaves including developed lesson plans, handled all assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- 8th Grade History: Maternity Leave for Morgan Bruce. Taught all lesson plans as outlined by the Teacher.
- 9th Grade Computer Science: Teacher resigned from position in the middle of the year. Developed lesson plans and teaching content to the students.
- 7th Grade Science: Covered for Kayla Berryhill while on Maternity leave. Followed and Taught all lesson plans as outlined by the Teacher.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Stayed up to date with current regional curriculums to maintain readiness for long- and short-term substitute jobs.
- Attended and participated in Staff Development as required by Henry County and the State of Tennessee.
- Have held two Parent Teacher Conferences since employed through Henry County School System.
District Manager
Gamestop
Nashville, TN
02.2011 - 05.2018
- Outlined a comprehensive recruiting and training program for store managers to follow.
- Monitored the Profit and Loss reports for each store and develop effective ways to fill in any gaps between actual performance and company projections.
- Prioritize store performance issues to make certain that the issues most directly affecting profitability are addressed first.
- Immediately address any lapses in compliance with corporate policies or local, state, and federal laws.
- Act as a coach to the store leaders and as a resource to each store employee to help inspire the success of each store.
- Strategized business operations, merchandising strategies and personnel moves.
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Sourced and recruited top talent for various retail store positions and verified recruiting processes to meet new store opening timelines.
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Devised selling and merchandising programs, enhancing bottom-line profitability.
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Returned stores to profitability by reviewing operations, implementing improvements, restructuring frameworks, hiring talented staff and enhancing training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
UT Martin
Martin03.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mississippi College
Clinton, MSSome College (No Degree) - Religious Studies/Chemistry
Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MSSkills
- Change Management
- Adaptive Learner
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Computer Proficient
- Results Oriented
- Creative Problem Solving
- Multi-Task Management
- Excels in Communication
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Calm under pressure
- Creative lesson plan development
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Classroom management
Additional Information
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate(1996-1999)
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate
- CPI Certified September 2021
- Business Team Conflict Resolution Training Certified
- Physical Conflict Resolution Certified
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
NMDCA
07.2023 - Current
Front Line Substitute
E.W. Grove
04.2021 - 05.2023
Math Teacher/Security Officer
Carroll Academy
09.2019 - 03.2021
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Henry County School System
09.2018 - 09.2019
District Manager
Gamestop
02.2011 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
UT Martin
Some College (No Degree) - Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mississippi College
Some College (No Degree) - Religious Studies/Chemistry
Blue Mountain College