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Gilbert Amadi

Ontario,CA

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Los Angles Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2022

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Teacher

San Bernardino High School
07.1994 - 06.2001
  • Taught Physics and Chemistry 10th – 12 grade
  • Coordinated special outreach projects to underrepresented minority students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Coordinator, Computer Science Teacher

UCLA/MESA, Dorsey High School
09.2001 - 06.2022
  • Physics, Robotics, Chemistry and AP, Math/Science Magnet Program
  • Facilitate student learning and supervise the Future Scientist and Engineer (FSEA) Club at Dorsey High School
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of California State Science Standard

Department Head

Dorsey High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
  • Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
  • Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
  • Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.

Adjunct Professor of Physics

Mount San Antonio College
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Adjunct Professor of Physics

Chaffey College
09.1994 - 06.2001
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Dominguez High School
09.1990 - 06.2001
  • Participated in developing an Integrated Science Curriculum for the district
  • Supervised elementary science teachers in summer enrichment programs
  • Taught Physics and chemistry for grades 10 to 12.

Education

Post Graduate Studies - Engineering Physics

University of Oklahoma
NORMAN,OKLAHOMA

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Compton Unified School, Dorsey High School, California Institute of Technology. The California High School Cosmic Ray Observatory
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
07.1982

College Life Teaching Credential -Physics -

Community

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

California State University
San Bernardino, CA
06.1995

Masters - Applied Physics

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12.1983

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Engineering Science

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
09.1982

Skills

  • Update Records
  • Blackboard Software
  • Effective Listening
  • Instructional Methods
  • Student-Centered Learning

Timeline

Department Head

Dorsey High School
01.2015 - 01.2017

Coordinator, Computer Science Teacher

UCLA/MESA, Dorsey High School
09.2001 - 06.2022

Teacher

Los Angles Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2022

Adjunct Professor of Physics

Mount San Antonio College
01.2001 - 01.2003

Adjunct Professor of Physics

Chaffey College
09.1994 - 06.2001

Teacher

San Bernardino High School
07.1994 - 06.2001

Dominguez High School
09.1990 - 06.2001

Post Graduate Studies - Engineering Physics

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Compton Unified School, Dorsey High School, California Institute of Technology. The California High School Cosmic Ray Observatory

College Life Teaching Credential -Physics -

Community

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

California State University

Masters - Applied Physics

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Engineering Science

University of Oklahoma
Gilbert Amadi