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W. Gant

Brunswick

Summary

Experienced educator with 19 years of teaching ELA/Reading at a Title I school, including one year as Instructional Support and one year as a social studies teacher. Dedicated to providing a technology-enriched curriculum to a diverse student population with varying learning abilities. Demonstrated strong leadership skills through teacher mentoring and creating activities that reinforce academic learning and social development. Recognized for exceptional work ethic, dependability, and resourcefulness in managing multiple tasks within the classroom and school-sponsored activities. Committed to maintaining excellent classroom management, delivering standards-based instruction, and implementing effective behavior enhancement strategies. Thrives in collaborative environments, working closely with teachers, administrators, and special education teachers to address the individual needs of all students. Currently enrolled in leadership classes to enhance knowledge of administrative positions. Excited about collaborating with teachers as I branch into an administrative position, leveraging my experience and skills to make a positive impact on the educational community.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELA/7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Glynn County School System/Needwood Middle School
08.2024 - Current
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet GA standards of excellence.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, providing timely feedback on areas needing improvement and celebrating achievements.
  • Promoted student collaboration through group projects, improving teamwork abilities and fostering a sense of community in the classroom.
  • Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.

Instructional Support specialist

Glynn County School system/Needwood Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • I worked with teachers, administrators, and other educational stakeholders to improve the learning environment. I conducted the New Teachers professional learning by being a mentor and resource for classroom instruction and classroom management. I assist teachers with their instructional goals by assessing strengths and weaknesses to develop instructional support techniques.
  • Trained faculty members on integrating technology into lessons effectively, promoting digital literacy among students.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional practices to address individual student needs, leading to increased academic growth.
  • Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans, resulting in improved student motivation and participation.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for instructional support within the classrooms.
  • Conducted regular classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to educators for performance improvement.
  • Served as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and parents, facilitating positive collaboration toward common goals.

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Glynn County School system/Needwood Middle School
11.2007 - 06.2023
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline. Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities. Implemented unit and lesson plans for course of study, following curriculum guidelines and Georgia Standards of Excellence for ELA and social studies. Differentiated instruction according to student ability, skills, IEP and 504. Analyze data to guide instructional practice.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support to enhance classroom management and instructional practices.
  • Communicated regularly with parents through conferences, newsletters, and progress reports to discuss student progress and address any concerns or challenges.

Education

Specialist in Education - Curriculum & Instruction Integrated arts in Teaching

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
07-2013

Tier 1 Certification -

Thomas University
12-2025

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cultural sensitivity

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the year for Needwood 2021/2022
  • PL presenter for various topics including classroom management
  • Cheer Coach
  • Participated in interview panels
  • MTSS team
  • Glynn County Mentor teacher for several first year teachers
  • GaTapp Mentor for ELA teacher
  • PBIS team member

Certification

Reading

Special Education Consultative k-12

Middle Grades Social Science

Middle Grades ELA

Gifted endorsement





Timeline

ELA/7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Glynn County School System/Needwood Middle School
08.2024 - Current

Instructional Support specialist

Glynn County School system/Needwood Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2024

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Glynn County School system/Needwood Middle School
11.2007 - 06.2023

Specialist in Education - Curriculum & Instruction Integrated arts in Teaching

Lesley University

Tier 1 Certification -

Thomas University
W. Gant