Derrick Wilhite
Calabasas
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Monroe City Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher
Richland Parish School Board
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Behavioral Health Counselor
M&M Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to assess and address individual needs.
- Reduced relapse rates with consistent follow-up care, support, and encouragement for patients in recovery.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, promoting long-term mental health stability and resilience.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Tech.
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2010
High School Diploma -
Wossman High School
Monroe, LA05.2006
Skills
- RTI Familiarity
- Emergent Curriculum
- Learning Modalities
- Parent and Student Communication
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Family Involvement
- Middle School Education
- Instructional Methods
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Additional Information
Active Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Timeline
Teacher
Monroe City Schools
08.2019 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor
M&M Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 03.2017
Teacher
Richland Parish School Board
08.2013 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Tech.
Grambling State University
High School Diploma -
Wossman High School
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