Gwendolyn Durham
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Summary
Seasoned professional familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
EBRPSS -Tara High School
Baton Rouge
08.2013 - Current
- Supervised students in the laboratory setting during experiments and projects.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through differentiated instruction.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure effective instruction of all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Integrated technology into classroom lessons to promote innovative teaching methods.
- Attended professional development workshops on current trends in education practices.
- Employed differentiated strategies based on student needs and learning styles.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques including lectures, discussions, videos, role playing, simulations.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance data.
- Instructed advanced courses such as AP Biology or Chemistry Honors.
- Established a positive learning environment conducive to student engagement.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Encouraged a culture of respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning within the classroom.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Data analysis
- Engagement strategies
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Curriculum development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
EBRPSS -Tara High School
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Science
Western Governors University
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