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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Rodney Evans Sr

Teacher
Madison,AL
Rodney Evans Sr

Summary

Adept at fostering student engagement and critical thinking, I leveraged group instruction and curriculum implementation to notably enhance literacy and analytical skills across roles at Huntsville City Schools and beyond. My proactive participation in workshops and adoption of innovative teaching methods have consistently improved educational outcomes, demonstrating a strong blend of instructional expertise and cultural sensitivity. 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.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Huntsville City Schools, Mae Jemison High School

Teacher
02.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
  • Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
  • Adhered to district policies for effective classroom management techniques.
  • Recorded grades and developed accountability through bi-weekly progress monitoring.
  • Represented content using technologies and pedagogical techniques to enhance learning.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Madison County Schools, Buckhorn High School

AgriScience Teacher
08.2018 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Decatur City Schools, Decatur High School

Industrial Arts Teacher
08.2016 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
  • Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.

Limestone County Schools, Clements High School

AgriScience Teacher
08.2013 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Decatur City Schools, Cedar Ridge Middle School

Career Prep Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

Three Springs School of Madison

Vocational Teacher
09.2004 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

Education

South College , Knoxville, TN

Doctor of Education from Instructional Leadership
05.2026

University of West Alabama , Livingston, AL

Master of Science from Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
05.2023

Alabama A & M University , Normal, AL

Master of Science from Agribusiness Education
05.2006

Alabama A & M University , Normal, AL

Bachelor of Science from Agribusiness Education
05.1999

Skills

  • Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum compliance with Alabama
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Alabama teaching credential
  • Test Proctoring
  • Behavior Management
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Accomplishments

  • Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for SGA at Jemison High, supervising weekly after school meetings.
  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
  • Administration - Sat in as Principal in the absence of my principal. Also worked as assistant principal when short staff.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

Additional Information

As an veteran teacher I have been a teacher mentor as well as led several student activities at my school such as black history programs, school pep rally's, and home coming week festivities just to name a few. I attend most of the sporting and after school activities home and away games and I am constantly willing to lend a helping hand when needed.

Timeline

Teacher

Huntsville City Schools, Mae Jemison High School
02.2020 - Current

AgriScience Teacher

Madison County Schools, Buckhorn High School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Industrial Arts Teacher

Decatur City Schools, Decatur High School
08.2016 - 05.2018

AgriScience Teacher

Limestone County Schools, Clements High School
08.2013 - 05.2016

Career Prep Teacher

Decatur City Schools, Cedar Ridge Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2010

Vocational Teacher

Three Springs School of Madison
09.2004 - 08.2008

South College

Doctor of Education from Instructional Leadership

University of West Alabama

Master of Science from Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision

Alabama A & M University

Master of Science from Agribusiness Education

Alabama A & M University

Bachelor of Science from Agribusiness Education
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