Rodney Craig
Lindale
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in classroom management, relationship building, and fostering student engagement. Proven ability to create differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and promote a positive learning environment. Taught total of 26 years, ranched for 50 years, Bought and sold hunting properties, served as hunting guide
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Lindale ISD, Van ISD
Lindale, TX, Van TX
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Delivered engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards across multiple grade levels.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain discipline and promote respect among students.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of education during absences.
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance, enhancing academic growth and motivation.
Classroom Teacher
Edgewood ISD
Edgewood, TX
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share best practices.
- Utilized assessment data to track student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and effective teaching techniques.
Classroom Teacher
Sabine High School
Liberty City, Texas
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Organized and led professional development workshops to improve teaching effectiveness across the district.
- Advocated for student resources, enhancing educational opportunities within the school community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Classroom Teacher
Summerville ISD
Summerville Texas
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and effective teaching techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Director
Dallas Institute of Funeral Directors
Dallas, TX08-1985
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
Howard Payne College
Brownwood, TX05-1971
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Lesson implementation
- Disciplinary procedures
- Differentiated instruction
- Discipline
- Student tutoring
- Activity management
- Instructional technology
- IEP documentation
- Physical education instruction
- Science instruction
- Lecturing and teaching
- Results-focused
- Smartboard technology
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
- Excellent communication
- Classroom and activity supervision
- Enforcing classroom rules
- Teaching life skills
- Issue resolution
Certification
- Taught school for 26 years
- Composite Science Certification
- Licensed Funeral Director
- Licensed Real Estate Age
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Lindale ISD, Van ISD
09.2016 - 05.2024
Classroom Teacher
Edgewood ISD
08.2012 - 05.2014
Classroom Teacher
Sabine High School
12.2010 - 05.2012
Classroom Teacher
Summerville ISD
08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Director
Dallas Institute of Funeral Directors
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
Howard Payne College