Spencer Davidson
Linwood
Summary
Passionate and experienced educator with strong skills in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering an effective learning environment. Qualified to teach across multiple subject areas including Language Arts, Social Studies, and Gifted, with extensive experience teaching a variety of general education classes. Renowned for invaluable contributions to school culture through work in the classroom and community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English & Gifted Teacher
Bonner Springs High School
Bonner Springs, KS
08.2015 - Current
- Managed IEP services and scheduled IEP meetings for approximately 40-90 gifted students every year
- Created and implemented curriculum for various general education classes and electives, including English 10, Honors English 10, Contemporary World Issues, Ancient Civilizations, History of World War II, and Creative Writing
- Served as a mentor first-year teachers in the techniques of curriculum design and classroom management
- Voted by students to be commencement speaker for the BSHS graduating class of 2024
- Served as official sports announcer of BSHS athletics, including football, soccer, basketball, baseball, swim, and track
Middle School Gifted Teacher
Robert E. Clark Middle School
Bonner Springs, KS
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed IEP services and scheduled IEP meetings for 30-40 gifted students every year
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to modify instruction gifted learners
- Created advanced curriculum and differentiated instruction for direct classes of gifted students in grades 6-8
- Designed and implemented curriculum for additional general education electives, including Creative Writing and Career Exploration
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2010
Skills
- Creating and implementing innovate curricula for classes across multiple subjects
- Collaborating with classroom teachers to facilitate student success
- Maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment
- Forging effective relationships with students, parents, and community members
- Advising new teachers in a mentorship role
- Assisting college-bound students with preparation for the ACT
- Managing a wide variety of commitments, meetings, and deadlines
- Announcing in large public venues for athletics and school events
Certification
English Language Arts 6-12
History, Government, and Social Studies 6-12
Gifted 6-12
Timeline
High School English & Gifted Teacher
Bonner Springs High School
08.2015 - Current
Middle School Gifted Teacher
Robert E. Clark Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kansas