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Teacher

Nathan Hunter III M.Ed.

Educator
Duncanville,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. 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

23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Hospital - Homebound Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2012 - Current
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Inclusion Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2003 - 07.2012
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.

Teacher (Affective Learning)

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
07.2000 - 08.2003
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Education

M. Ed. - Education Administration

Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2008 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
09.1992 - 05.1999

Skills

Classroom management

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Timeline

Hospital - Homebound Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2012 - Current

M. Ed. - Education Administration

Concordia University At Austin
05.2008 - 05.2010

Inclusion Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2003 - 07.2012

Teacher (Affective Learning)

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2000 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tougaloo College
09.1992 - 05.1999
Nathan Hunter III M.Ed.Educator