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Michael A. Evans

LaGrange,GA

Summary

Experienced Teacher with a compassionate, creative, and effective approach to classroom management, professional development, and project coordination. Passionate about advancing interpersonal and leadership skills through ongoing education and supporting others in their educational journey to enhance overall job performance. Possess a diverse background in various educational settings, with a focus on student-centered instruction, academic support, and motivation. Skilled at working independently or collaboratively within teaching teams, adept at utilizing both traditional classroom methods and online technologies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

School Safety Coordinator

Troup County School System
08.2024 - Current
  • Set emergency drill schedules and logged all drill into State Portal
  • Developed Weapons Detection System Deployment at LHS
  • Expanded and Developed LHS School Safety Plan.
  • Created School Safety Plan documentation based on State of Georgia Template
  • Developed classroom safety inspection form
  • Conducted Safety walk-through of LHS.
  • Evaluated existing security measures regularly for effectiveness in maintaining a secure campus environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents and responses in a timely manner, enabling data-driven decision-making processes for continuous improvement in the realm of school safety coordination.

Certified Instructor

Troup County School System
08.2002 - Current
  • Classes/Pathways taught – Engineering, Drafting, Computer Science, and Audio/Video Film Technology.
  • Maintained confidential documentation related to school and students.
  • Assisted with the purchase of equipment and materials for AVTF, Drafting, Engineering, and Computer Science Pathways
  • Utilized the Autodesk Design Academy software package. Package contained AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Inventor, Revit, 3D Visual Studio.
  • Used Photoshop elements to produce banners and posters for the Work Based Learning Program associated with my curriculum.
  • Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing
  • Operated Sound Equipment for special school functions
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
  • Led extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, enriching students'' educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
  • Established positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Continuously refined teaching approaches based on reflective practice and feedback from peers or administrators to optimize instructional effectiveness.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and maintaining a respectful learning atmosphere.

Education

Ed.S. - Curriculum & Instruction with Tier 1 LeadershipCertificate Addon

LaGrange College
LaGrange, Ga
12.2022

M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction

LaGrange College
LaGrange, Ga
05.2018

B.S - Computer Science – Systems Track

Columbus State University
Columbus, Ga
05.2011

Engineering

Auburn University
Auburn, Al

Skills

  • Participated in the TCSS Leadership Development Program for two years
  • School Safety Coordinator in charge of drill scheduling, all safety documentation for drills, weapon detection system deployment, and School Safety Plan
  • Management of school safety protocols
  • Conducted research for school-level professional development initiatives
  • Developed comprehensive needs assessments for educational initiatives
  • Proctor and Test administrator for State and College Board Tests (EOC, EOPA, & AP Exams)
  • 22 years of teaching CTAE at LaGrange High School
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis for growth and improvement
  • Knowledge of Career Technical Agriculture Education programs and pathways
  • Professional Development in Conflict Management
  • CPR and First Aid certified by American Red Cross
  • Familiar with ISO 9002 certification
  • Proficient in MSDS compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Programming Experience (Java, GUI, Assembler, Android OS, BASIC Stamp)
  • Image and video editing using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
  • Experienced with Autodesk software (ie AutoCAD, Architecture Desktop, Inventor, REVIT, 3D Visual Studio)
  • Experienced with programming software (ie Eclipse, Visual Studio, BlueJ, Microsoft Robotics Studio, Lego Mindstorms)
  • Knowledge in computers and office software (ie Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suites)

Timeline

School Safety Coordinator

Troup County School System
08.2024 - Current

Certified Instructor

Troup County School System
08.2002 - Current

Ed.S. - Curriculum & Instruction with Tier 1 LeadershipCertificate Addon

LaGrange College

M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction

LaGrange College

B.S - Computer Science – Systems Track

Columbus State University

Engineering

Auburn University
Michael A. Evans