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Jeff Gordon

Burlington

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Goal-oriented Drama Teacher enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during 10-year career. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, performative and digital forms of communication. Consistently recognized for inspiring student-centered approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Halton District School Board, Variety of Schools, LTO
01.2018 - Current
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Technology Consultant

LEARNstyle Ltd, Google
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Technology Coach for SEA students in HDSB, HCDSB & GEDSB -working with students and teachers to achieve success through technology
  • Traveled across Southern Ontario school boards -lead technology workshops (of up to 400 people) for teachers, parents, EAs, and students.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Worked closely with staff and parents to identify, recommend, develop and implement learning solutions.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on Google and Microsoft programs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

ESL Teacher

Columbia International College
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Tutored ESL students -planned trips to diversify the learning environment and implement learned concepts.
  • Differentiated instruction while using a variety of technological resources
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Crew Leader

Meadowbrook Landscaping, Grieve Home Maintance
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Snow removal -maintained commercial and residential properties - stone and brick laying, patio and retaining walls
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.

Acting Coach

Innovative Arts And Suzuki Camp
01.2011 - Current
  • Taught acting and improvisation to a variety of kids and youth -subjects included acting for TV and film, improv lessons and workshops
  • Lead Director in musical productions of different age groups
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
  • Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.

Professional Actor

JBM Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
  • Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
  • Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
  • Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.

Plumbing Apprentice

NorWest Plumbing And LMB Plumbing
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Plumbing, gasfitting, -pipe install (copper, ABS, pex, steel) -fixture install and repair (water tanks, toilets, vanities, showers) -drain and floor heating
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
  • Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.

Business Owner

Birthday Party Entertainer
01.2013 - Current
  • Party Time Heroes ( owner and operator for 10 years -performed over 300 birthday parties as various characters.
  • Educated guests on rules and policies to deliver safe, enjoyable experiences.
  • Managed schedule effectively to plan and carry out as many as 10 parties per month.
  • Supervised children's activities, maintaining happiness, safety and well-being.
  • Led creative games and activities to engage and entertain guests during events.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Tyndale University
2015

Bachelor of Performing Arts - Theatre and Directing

Prairie College
2009

Skills

  • Event Organization
  • Character Development
  • Stage presence
  • Commercial acting
  • Character research
  • Technology Training
  • Coding
  • Website Development
  • Typing
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Certified Microsoft Trainer
  • Educator
  • Google App Trainer
  • Microsoft App Trainer
  • Web Applications
  • Work Task Prioritization
  • Basic Repairs Knowledge

Accomplishments

  • ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Education
  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.

Timeline

Professional Actor

JBM Entertainment
01.2020 - Current

Teacher

Halton District School Board, Variety of Schools, LTO
01.2018 - Current

Technology Consultant

LEARNstyle Ltd, Google
01.2016 - 01.2021

ESL Teacher

Columbia International College
01.2016 - 01.2018

Business Owner

Birthday Party Entertainer
01.2013 - Current

Crew Leader

Meadowbrook Landscaping, Grieve Home Maintance
01.2012 - 01.2016

Acting Coach

Innovative Arts And Suzuki Camp
01.2011 - Current

Plumbing Apprentice

NorWest Plumbing And LMB Plumbing
01.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Education -

Tyndale University

Bachelor of Performing Arts - Theatre and Directing

Prairie College

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