Whitney Gordon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience, specializing in IEP development and facilitating professional developlent. Proven track record in creating and delivering impactful training and utilizing data analyis to enhance student and employee outcomes. Adept at public speaking and fostering collaboration among educators to drive instructional excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher and PD Facilitator
Cobb County School District
Smyrna, GA
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and facilitated district-wide and school-wide professional development for special education teachers.
- Developed data-driven IEP goals and assessments to monitor student progress.
- Synthesized current functioning data, psychological evaluations, progress monitoring, and other sources to write student IEPs.
- Monitored IEP legal compliance as a trained Local Educational Agency.
Team Leader
2819 Church
Atlanta, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Co-managed a team of 150 volunteers.
- Developed and delivered training to teams of 30 to 80 individuals.
- Collaborated with co-leaders to perform needs assessments to inform training development.
- Managed operations for a team of 150 during weekly productions.
- Directed volunteers in setting personal performance objectives and formulating plans for achievement.
Educational Trainer
Gifts of Joy
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed educational training on sensory-formed education.
- Counseled executives on strategies for integrating educational tools in special education classrooms.
- Generated sales through dialogue with school and district leaders at educational conferences.
Teacher
Douglas County School System
Douglasville, GA
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Created curriculum in accordance with state standards.
- Incorporated educational technologies into lessons and assessments.
- Tracked and analyzed student performance data to inform data-driven curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Content Writer
K-12 Teachers Alliance
Frankfort, IL
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed digital educational content and resources for websites of a pair of education organizations.
- Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and citations.
- Managed multiple content projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Provided timely information and work output to supervisors and team members.
Teacher
Cobb County School District
Smyrna, GA
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Coordinated and managed budget for major school events.
- Collected and analyzed student performance data to influence data-driven instruction.
- Collaborated with a team of teachers to develop thematic and standards-based literature units.
Department Chair
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Union City, GA
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed a team of four teachers.
- Produced major school-wide dramatic productions.
- Enhanced student comprehension through documentation of learning outcomes and program modifications.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAEd.S. - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Thomasville05-2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2009
Skills
- Public speaking
- Professional development
- IEP development
- Data analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Educational technology
Certification
Teaching Certification Areas
- Special Education
- Teacher Leadership
- English
- Middle Grades Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader
2819 Church
06.2024 - Current
Educational Trainer
Gifts of Joy
05.2023 - 06.2024
Content Writer
K-12 Teachers Alliance
10.2018 - 10.2020
Teacher and PD Facilitator
Cobb County School District
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
Douglas County School System
07.2014 - 05.2015
Teacher
Cobb County School District
01.2013 - 05.2014
Department Chair
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
08.2009 - 01.2013
Ph.D. - Special Education
Liberty University
Ed.S. - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Georgia
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