Robert Hodgin
Trussville
Summary
Highly knowledgeable and motivated education professional possessing exceptional background in general science, elementary education, and professional development coordination and development. A consummate professional whose dedication to equal and equitable education has resulted in positive outcomes in social, emotional, and educational arenas. An innovative, insightful, and compassionate educator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Southeastern School
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaborating with parents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Irwin Intermediate School
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Encouraged cooperative group work among students, developing collaborative skills necessary for future success in school and beyond.
Special Education Teacher
Odenville Middle School
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Computer Science Teacher
Southeastern School
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to understand coding.
- Compiled reading lists and other relevant assignments to bolster student understanding of class concepts.
- Conducted workshops on emerging technologies to promote interest in continued education within the field of computer science.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
6th Grade Science and Writing Teacher
Southeastern School
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Implemented project-based learning experiences that allowed students to apply their knowledge of writing concepts in real-world contexts.
- Developed innovative approaches to teaching grammar concepts through hands-on activities, increasing student retention of key rules.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Designed engaging activities that catered to multiple learning styles, ensuring each student received personalized support for success.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that required students to apply their knowledge of scientific principles to solve real-world problems creatively.
- Regularly assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning and problem-solving tasks.
4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Inglewood Elementry School
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and assessment policies, contributing valuable insights from a 4th Grade ELA perspective.
- Integrated creative arts activities into lessons, fostering critical thinking skills and reinforcing comprehension of complex texts.
- Enhanced student writing skills through structured workshops focused on revision and peer editing processes.
Patient Relations Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Engages relevant management and staff to evaluate and respond to complaints and compliments
- Makes recommendations to improve processes or service opportunities based on interactions with patient, family, guest, staff and faculty as well as information reported through iRound and Press Ganey.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities
Marketing Data Miner
Kyzen Corporation
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Evaluated potential risks associated with new business opportunities through detailed assessment of available market information.
- Increased productivity by automating repetitive tasks within the data mining process using Google Analytics.
- Implemented rigorous validation techniques, ensuring the integrity of collected and analyzed data sets.
- Identified new opportunities for revenue growth through careful analysis of mined customer data.
Sergeant First Class
US Army
12.1997 - 03.2015
- Administrative Assistant to the Commander, US Army Recruiting Command, Texarkana, TX.
- Center Commander/Production Recruiter, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Texarkana, TX.
- Center Commander/Production Recruiter, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Dickson, TN.
- Information Operations Division Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, U.S. Southern Command: Miami, FL.
- Psychological Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, U.S. Southern Command: Miami, FL.
- Retention Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, 8th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne): Fort Bragg, NC.
- Psychological Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Joint Task Force Southwest Asia: Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
- Multimedia Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, 8th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne): Fort Bragg, NC.
- Multimedia Specialist, 8th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne): Fort Bragg, NC.
- Chaplin’s Assistant, 391st Engineer Battalion: Greenville, SC.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT2014
ECS/CSD
A+ College Ready/PACS
01-2021
Modern Standard Arabic Course -
Defense Language Institute
Fort Bragg, NC2001
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- Scientific inquiry
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching english
- Motivational leadership style
- Goal setting
- Safety awareness
- Safety protocol implementation
- Skills assessments
Certification
- Alabama, TCH Number: RNH-0114-5795 Class A, Elementary, K-6 Class B, Secondary, General Science
- Arizona, Educator ID: 5204009 Standard Professional Elementary Education, K-8
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Southeastern School
07.2024 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Irwin Intermediate School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Odenville Middle School
07.2023 - 01.2024
Computer Science Teacher
Southeastern School
07.2020 - 06.2023
6th Grade Science and Writing Teacher
Southeastern School
07.2018 - 06.2020
4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Inglewood Elementry School
07.2017 - 06.2018
Patient Relations Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2016
Marketing Data Miner
Kyzen Corporation
03.2015 - 09.2015
Sergeant First Class
US Army
12.1997 - 03.2015
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Management
Post University
ECS/CSD
A+ College Ready/PACS
Modern Standard Arabic Course -
Defense Language Institute
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