Experience Summary
George VB Davis
8122 S. Oakley
Chicago, Illinois 60620
Objective:
I am an experienced professional seeking to continue my growth as a quality educator. Always leveraging my teaching experience and lessons learned, I am looking for an opportunity to exploit my passion for teaching for the benefit of the student, collaborate with likeminded professionals with a passion for teaching, and expand my knowledge, experience and resources in a new teaching environment.
Teaching Experience:
Community Youth Development Institute, Chicago, Illinois
Alternative High School
August, 2012 – Current
Math/Culinary Arts/Math Enrichment
• Planned and delivered lessons based on curriculum provided and enhanced through collaboration and direction provided by the instructional leadership
• Provided weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and delivered quality lessons to my students on a daily basis
• Delivered skill-based instruction based on state standards and tailored to specific needs of students’ academic levels
• Assist in mentoring, counseling, and coaching of students in need
• Provide daily intervention to encourage conflict resolution strategies, tutoring as needed, goal setting direction, and life skills coaching
CICS Wrightwood, Chicago, Illinois
August, 2011 – June, 2012
Math/Social Studies/Reading Language Arts Teacher 8th grade
• Planned and delivered lessons based on curriculum provided and enhanced through collaboration and direction provided by the instructional leadership
• Provided weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and delivered quality lessons to my students on a daily basis
• Participated in weekly professional development covering planning, curriculum, school culture and standardized testing goals
Francis Parkman Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois
September, 2010 – June, 2011
Social Studies – 6th, 7th, 8th grades/Reading Language Arts Teacher -7th grade
• Planned and delivered lessons based on curriculum provided and enhanced through collaboration and direction provided by the instructional leadership
• Provided weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and delivered quality lessons to my students on a daily basis
• Participated in extracurricular activities including flag football and professional development
Hales Franciscan High School, Chicago, Illinois August, 2009 – June, 2010
Math/Science Teacher
• Taught Algebra 1 (Freshmen), Geometry (Sophomores) and Physical Science (Freshmen)
• Attended training for our new International Baccalaureate Program, starting in the fall of 2010. Trained to teach ITGS (Information Technology for a Global Society) and Environmental Science.
Hales Franciscan High School, Chicago, Illinois July, 2007 - June, 2009
Technology Coordinator, Math/Science Department Chair,
Math/Technology Teacher
• Member of the administrative team responsible for the evaluation, acquisition, and implementation of technology for the school
• Responded to technical needs of staff, students and parents
• Worked with vendors and outside technical support to address issues and needs for the school
• Managed, monitored and maintained technology equipment within the confines of the school
• As a member of the administrative team, provided written and verbal status to the principal on a regular basis.
• As Department Chair, I supervised, monitored and supported 5 teachers.
• Taught freshman technology as well as freshman algebra.
• As a teacher, I provided weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and delivered quality lessons to my students on a daily basis
• Provided general support to teachers, students and administrative staff as a matter of routine
• Coordinator for First Robotics Team
CICS Basil Campus, Chicago, Illinois August, 2005 – June, 2007
7th/8th Grade Math/Reading Language Arts Teacher
CICS Longwood Campus, Chicago, Illinois August, 2003 – June, 2005
6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
• Planned and delivered lessons based on curriculum provided and enhanced through collaboration and direction provided by the instructional leadership
• Provided weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and delivered quality lessons to my students on a daily basis
• Participated in extracurricular activities including public speaking, technology club, workshop development and professional development
CPS Calumet High School, Chicago, Illinois August, 2002 –
January, 2003
Freshman Technology Teacher (Regular Sub)
CPS Carver Middle School, Chicago, Illinois January 2003 –
June, 2003
Middle School Math Teacher (Regular Sub)
Corporate Experience:
Andersen Consulting, Chicago, Ill. January, 1991 – September, 2001
• Performed the role of consultant and team leader in Financial Services and Communications markets
• Promoted to manager as a member of the Communications market, managing projects on client sites for more than four years
Time Incorporated, Chicago, Ill. June, 1978 – December, 1990
• Junior Programmer, Programmer, Programmer Analyst for Book/International Book Division
• Lead Programmer, Team Leader, Business Analyst for Magazine Division
• Business Analyst, Development Manager for Time Telephone Marketing
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science,
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, May, 1982
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education,
Middle School Endorsement,
National-Louis University, Chicago, Illinois, September, 2008
References:
Tonya Caldwell, Assistant Principal, Francis Parkman Elementary School,
Chicago, Ill. (708) 217-0984
Carol Kohlman, IB Coordinator, Math Teacher, Hales Franciscan High School,
Chicago, Ill. (847) 858-9802
Gloria Hall, Principal, Aspire Charter Academy,
Gary, In. (773) 450-0804
Randy Brownlee, Former Assistance Principal, Hales Franciscan High School,
Chicago, Ill. (815) 791-8623