Gabriel Gordon
Coraopolis
Summary
High-energy student finalizing a Secondary Education Social Studies degree at West Virginia University and desiring an opportunity focused on advancing classroom abilities and building a career foundation. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally, and building upon acquired skills. Passionate teacher focused on individualized support and demonstrated success in creating culturally responsive curriculum materials. Enhancing student engagement through interactive discussions and assessments.
Overview
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Work History
Student Teacher, 8th Grade WV History
Suncrest Middle School
Morgantown, WV
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
- Engaged students in interactive discussions to enhance understanding of subject matter.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Supported English language learners through specialized instruction, significantly improving their language proficiency.
Student Teacher-Civics & Psychology
University High School
Morgantown, WV
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards to foster student engagement.
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine teaching practices and receive constructive feedback.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing support for improvement where necessary.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and educational knowledge.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized support
- Group instruction
- Student advocacy
- Faculty collaboration
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
Certification
- Praxis 5581- Score of 165
- edTPA- Score of 44
Timeline
Student Teacher, 8th Grade WV History
Suncrest Middle School
10.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher-Civics & Psychology
University High School
08.2025 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies
West Virginia University
Related Experience
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