Tracey Gerard
Brooklyn-Guernsey Malcolm High School
BROOKLYN,IA
25
years of professional experience
Professional Family Consumer Science Teacher bringing workplace-readiness skills into the classroom. Builds relationships with students and seeks to expand their palates, as well as their knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food preparation. Equips students with the skills to be valuable employees in the workforce.
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
4 Years 3 Months- Developed Family and Consumer Sciences lessons aligned with state standards and career readiness outcomes.
- Instructed students in child and adult development, safety and sanitation, food preparation, baking, health and nutrition, workplace readiness skills, and hospitality and tourism
- Assessed student progress through projects, presentations, tests, and performance-based evaluations.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Designed standards-aligned English Language Arts lessons for diverse sixth-grade learners.
- Differentiated instruction to support reading comprehension, writing development, and language acquisition.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative data to guide instruction.
- Managed classroom routines that promoted engagement, accountability, and respectful discussion.
8th Grade Science Teacher
11 Months- Designed NGSS-aligned science lessons for eighth-grade students, strengthening inquiry, analysis, and lab-based learning.
- Differentiated instruction using assessment data to support diverse learners and improve mastery of core science concepts.
- Managed classroom routines and lab safety procedures to maintain orderly, productive learning environments.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to align pacing, curriculum, and student support strategies across classrooms.
Family Development Specialist
8 Years 6 Months- Assessed family needs and developed individualized service plans aligned with self-sufficiency goals.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, housing programs, and support services.
- Collaborated with schools, social service agencies, and internal teams to strengthen client support.
- Maintained accurate case records, documentation, and confidential client files.
Substitute Teacher
5 Months- Maintained orderly classrooms using consistent behavior management and student supervision.
- Reinforced attendance, assignments, and daily routines to preserve classroom continuity.
- Communicated with teachers and staff to follow expectations and instructional priorities.
Substitute Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Taught students in diverse neighborhoods across multiple schools and grades within the 177-square-mile Tulsa Public Schools service area.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent reinforcement of rules and consequences, promoting a respectful learning environment.
Teacher
2 Years 9 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student learning needs.
- Integrated faith-based values into daily instruction and classroom activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrative staff by keeping open lines of communication.
- Taught 4th grade for a school year
- Taught 1st grade for two school years
Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Developed curriculum in an inner-city school with minimal resources.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learning styles and academic abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior with consistent routines and clear expectations.
- Showed flexibility and adaptability by teaching a new grade level each school year (1st-3rd grades)
Education
BS - Elementary Education
5-12 Family And Consumer Sciences Endorsement
ServSafe Certification
Skills
ServSafe certified
Attention to detail
Diverse instructional strategies
Curriculum development
Professional
Adaptable
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Brooklyn-Guernsey Malcolm High School
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
East Marshall Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022Read More
8th Grade Science Teacher
Hoyt Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Family Development Specialist
Mid-Iowa Community Action Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2019Read More
Substitute Teacher
BGM, Montezuma, and Grinnell schools
08.2010 - 01.2011Read More
Substitute Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010Read More
Teacher
Evangelistic Temple School
08.2004 - 05.2007Read More
Teacher
Bryant Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2004Read More
Oral Roberts University
BS from Elementary Education
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Iowa State University
5-12 Family And Consumer Sciences Endorsement
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ANSI Accredidation Board
ServSafe Certification
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