Walter Person
Collierville,TN
Summary
Dynamic instructor with over 25 years of experience in social science, biology, and driver education. Known for implementing effective teaching strategies and fostering collaboration among colleagues. Dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences that improve student outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher in Social Science, Biology and Driver educ
Memphis City Schools, Shelby county school system
Memphis, Tennessee
09.1994 - Current
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and resources.
Instructor
Middle Tenn. Boy Scouts
Nashville, Tennessee
06.1996 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for youth in various scouting activities.
- Facilitated outdoor skills training and safety workshops for participants.
- Mentored scouts in achieving rank advancements and skill mastery.
- Coordinated events to foster camaraderie among troop members and families.
- Collaborated with volunteers to enhance program offerings and resources.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Education
Driver Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Vertebrate Zoology
Union University
Jackson, Tennessee, TN05.1971
Skills
- Safety training
- Adaptability to needs
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
Certification
State of Tennessee Professional Teaching License 10 year Exp. 8-31-34
Custom Section 1
I developed sliding seat rowing in a canoe and I am acknowledged as a contributor in the current Rowing Merit Badge Book Distributed by Scouting America
Timeline
Instructor
Middle Tenn. Boy Scouts
06.1996 - 06.2025
Teacher in Social Science, Biology and Driver educ
Memphis City Schools, Shelby county school system
09.1994 - Current
Driver Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Vertebrate Zoology
Union University