Lonnie Gibbs
New York,NY
Summary
Effective communicator and resourceful teacher who demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning, and the ability to follow through with assignments from inception to completion. A caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HS Mathematics Teacher & Advisor
The Hewitt School
08.2017 - Current
- Provided instruction to high school girls with a focus on topics is geometry and probability/statistics
- Developed and implemented lessons plans for elective courses
- Implemented standards-based grading to allow students to assess their competence and understanding better.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Academic Director
Street Squash Newark
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Develop and manage the academic support program within Street Squash which is a comprehensive youth enrichment program that combines academic tutoring, squash instruction, community service, college preparation, leadership development, and mentoring for public school students in Newark, NJ
- Oversee student progress over an academic year in partnership with parents and classroom teachers
- Making weekly visits to partner schools to assess student performance, behavior, and unmet educational needs
- Maintained a spreadsheet that included students’ academic progress and the organization's data
- Prepare instructional activities to support students in mastering specific academic skills, subject matter content, and end-of-course assessments
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and designated Site Manager to ensure tutorial lessons are aligned with classroom instruction
- Based on students' learning needs, differentiate student tutorial sessions to accommodate each student.
Mathematics Teacher
Promise Academy High School – Harlem Children’s Zone
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Provided instruction to students in Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus/Statistics
- Develop daily lesson plans for small groups that provide for differentiation and ongoing assessment
- Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement
- Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate to serve students better.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05.2010
Skills
- 9th Grade Dean and Advisor
- In-depth Subject Knowledge
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Student Assistance
Timeline
HS Mathematics Teacher & Advisor
The Hewitt School
08.2017 - Current
Academic Director
Street Squash Newark
09.2013 - 07.2014
Mathematics Teacher
Promise Academy High School – Harlem Children’s Zone
06.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Wesleyan University