Gilbert Burgess

About Gilbert Burgess

High School/Middle School Math Teacher – 12 years teaching middle school math; New and creative ideas and strategies; Real-life application; Highly qualified; Great ability to differentiate and encourage high DOK levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills; Strong in identifying students’ weaknesses and strengths; Effective in teaching mathematical processes; Great classroom and behavior management, and structure; Passionate and enthusiastic; Great student rapport, collaboration, and communication; Adaptable to change; Technology proficient; Virtual teaching experience; Mentor teacher; Algebra 1 teaching experience.

Experience

1. 5th Grade Math Science Teacher

   Butler Academy

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Organized and managed classroom activities and scholar engagement using weekly lesson plans• Analyzed various data points to improve instruction with a major focus on grouping and evaluates scholars\' understanding and learning through problem solving processes in those groups• Instructed and helped scholars to learn how to process and apply basic and complex mathematical concepts in real-life / problem solving situations and give insight how to improve their study and test taking skills• Maintained confidential records of scholar attendance, graded assignments/assessments, scholar test scores, and test data and set goals for achievement for MAP, I-Ready, and SC Ready testing•Implemented Responsive Classroom strategies in various settings within the school to improve scholars\' socio-emotional well-being

Education

• Western Governors University

  MAT in Mathematics Education-Middle Grades, Mathematics

  2015 — 2019

• Western Governors University

  Master's of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

• Francis Marion University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics

  1998 — 2007

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Lps
• Mspowerpoint
• Customer Service
• Consulting
• Classroom
• Networking
• Organization
• Proofreading
• Tutoring
• Writing
• Youth Mentoring
• Youth Ministry
• Youth Work
• Awareness
• Adult Education
• Analytical Skills
• Logical Thinker
• Self Management
• Communication Skills
• Highly Detail Oriented
• College Teaching
• Teaching Adults
• Team-Oriented
• Leadership
• Determined to Succeed
• Always Willing to Learn
• Enthusiasm to Learn
• Learning Quickly
• Open Minded
• Observation
• Call Centers
• Mortgage Lending
• Loan Servicing
• Loans
• Training
• Technology Integration
• Instructional Design