Madison Gaither Resume
Madison Gaither
485 Can Run Road, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324;------------ Email: ------------
Profile
Compassionate, high-energy educator who loves teaching and creates a classroom where students are excited and engaged in learning. Strong teaching experiences in classroom management for all grade levels as a PE teacher. Strong teaching experiences in student based learning as an education intern teaching environmental education and experiential education.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Minor: Adventure Leadership (GPA: 3.48; Dean�s List)
Asbury University, Wilmore, KY, December 2016
Teaching Experience
Physical Education and Health Teacher
The Frankfort Christian Academy Frankfort, KY, Present
� Teach PE for grades Pre-K through 12th grade
� Teach High School Health grades 9th through 12th grade
� Enforce effective classroom management in PE for all grade levels by setting expectations and rules based on and adapted to the different grade levels and student behavior
� Develop curriculum for PE and Health classes based on Kentucky�s standards
� Develop and implement lesson plans for activities in PE focused on both team work and individual achievement
� Develop and implement lesson plans for high school Health classes, grades 9 through 12. Create lesson plans to educate and challenge students in applying what they learn to live a healthy lifestyle
Elementary Education Certified Substitute Teacher
Scott and Fayette County, KY, August 2017 � May 2018
� Taught lesson plans assigned to students from grades Kindergarten through the 5th grade
� Enforced expectations through effective classroom management and left detailed notes
Education Intern
Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, NC, May 2017 � August 2017
� Taught placed based education in environmental education
� Redesigned classroom to incorporate interactive learning stations
� Performed dissections to teach students about different marine life
Environmental Education Fellow
Pine Mountain Settlement School, Bledsoe, KY, February 2017 � May 2017
� Taught Environmental Education classes based on Kentucky Common Core Standards
� Facilitated lesson plans using place based education and experiential education
Student Teaching
Clays Mill Elementary, Lexington, KY, October 2016 � December 2016
� Furthered my classroom management skills by setting clear expectations with consistency
� Learned ways to develop lesson plans to better engage students based on their interests
� Participated in a multiple day field trip by leading assigned groups and assisting cooperative teacher
Picadome Elementary, Lexington, KY, August 2016 � September 2016
� Implemented interactive and technologically based lessons using Smart Boards
� Created lesson plans to accommodate all grade levels and learning abilities
Camp Program Instructor
Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center, Ravenna, KY, Summer 2013
� Selected and taught curricula for experiential educational programs for elementary age campers
� Created outdoor classroom knowledge and information display centers
After School Tutor
Boys and Girls Club of America, Salvation Army, Lexington, KY, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Awards/Leadership/ Certifications/Technology
� Presidential Scholarship, Student Athlete Cross Country Scholarship
� Class Cabinet Member, Cabinet Member TELL (Teacher Educators for Learning and Leading)
� Student Advisor SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee)
� Wilderness First Responder Certification, Archery Instruction Certification
� Lexia, Dreambox, Starfall, Smartboard, Microsoft Office Suite, and ELMO
� Track Coach, The Frankfort Christian Academy
� Choreographer of school play, The Frankfort Christian Academy
Lisa Woodruff
Assistant Principal
The Frankfort Christian Academy
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Assistant Principal, Supervisor
Amy Eldredge
Maui Program Associate/Volunteer Coordinator
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
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Past Director of Education Bald Head Island, Supervisor
Susan Brown
Conservation Education Specialist
Boone County Conservation District
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Past Director of Education Pine Mountain Settlement School, Supervisor
Madison Gaither
485 Can Run Road, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324;------------ Email: ------------
Profile
Compassionate, high-energy educator who loves teaching and creates a classroom where students are excited and engaged in learning. Strong teaching experiences in classroom management for all grade levels as a PE teacher. Strong teaching experiences in student based learning as an education intern teaching environmental education and experiential education.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Minor: Adventure Leadership (GPA: 3.48; Dean�s List)
Asbury University, Wilmore, KY, December 2016
Teaching Experience
Physical Education and Health Teacher
The Frankfort Christian Academy Frankfort, KY, Present
� Teach PE for grades Pre-K through 12th grade
� Teach High School Health grades 9th through 12th grade
� Enforce effective classroom management in PE for all grade levels by setting expectations and rules based on and adapted to the different grade levels and student behavior
� Develop curriculum for PE and Health classes based on Kentucky�s standards
� Develop and implement lesson plans for activities in PE focused on both team work and individual achievement
� Develop and implement lesson plans for high school Health classes, grades 9 through 12. Create lesson plans to educate and challenge students in applying what they learn to live a healthy lifestyle
Elementary Education Certified Substitute Teacher
Scott and Fayette County, KY, August 2017 � May 2018
� Taught lesson plans assigned to students from grades Kindergarten through the 5th grade
� Enforced expectations through effective classroom management and left detailed notes
Education Intern
Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, NC, May 2017 � August 2017
� Taught placed based education in environmental education
� Redesigned classroom to incorporate interactive learning stations
� Performed dissections to teach students about different marine life
Environmental Education Fellow
Pine Mountain Settlement School, Bledsoe, KY, February 2017 � May 2017
� Taught Environmental Education classes based on Kentucky Common Core Standards
� Facilitated lesson plans using place based education and experiential education
Student Teaching
Clays Mill Elementary, Lexington, KY, October 2016 � December 2016
� Furthered my classroom management skills by setting clear expectations with consistency
� Learned ways to develop lesson plans to better engage students based on their interests
� Participated in a multiple day field trip by leading assigned groups and assisting cooperative teacher
Picadome Elementary, Lexington, KY, August 2016 � September 2016
� Implemented interactive and technologically based lessons using Smart Boards
� Created lesson plans to accommodate all grade levels and learning abilities
Camp Program Instructor
Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center, Ravenna, KY, Summer 2013
� Selected and taught curricula for experiential educational programs for elementary age campers
� Created outdoor classroom knowledge and information display centers
After School Tutor
Boys and Girls Club of America, Salvation Army, Lexington, KY, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Awards/Leadership/ Certifications/Technology
� Presidential Scholarship, Student Athlete Cross Country Scholarship
� Class Cabinet Member, Cabinet Member TELL (Teacher Educators for Learning and Leading)
� Student Advisor SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee)
� Wilderness First Responder Certification, Archery Instruction Certification
� Lexia, Dreambox, Starfall, Smartboard, Microsoft Office Suite, and ELMO
� Track Coach, The Frankfort Christian Academy
� Choreographer of school play, The Frankfort Christian Academy
Lisa Woodruff
Assistant Principal
The Frankfort Christian Academy
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------------
Assistant Principal, Supervisor
Amy Eldredge
Maui Program Associate/Volunteer Coordinator
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
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A------------
Past Director of Education Bald Head Island, Supervisor
Susan Brown
Conservation Education Specialist
Boone County Conservation District
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Past Director of Education Pine Mountain Settlement School, Supervisor