JAMIE GORSKI
New Hill
Summary
Highly-adaptable curriculum development and teaching professional with 20 years of success playing an instrumental role in building excellent content with talented educators. Proficient in providing planning, development and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of students with the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing an understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches that enhance instructional strategies and materials offerings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
English/Language Arts Teacher
Middle Grades LEAP
09.2022 - Current
- Created and taught English/Language Arts curriculum for advanced learners at least two grade levels and above.
- Created and taught differentiated curriculum to meet the needs for English Language Learners from 8 different countries
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and interactive learning experiences focused on problem solving.
- Collaborated with colleagues to expand cross-curricular connections, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Boosted student success rates through personalized attention, tailored lesson plans, and one-on-one support.
Theatre Arts Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2022
- Created and taught theatre arts curriculum for students grades 9-12
- Served on curriculum development committees to revise existing courses or design new ones that met evolving educational standards in the field of Theatre Arts education.
- Coordinated three successful productions and performances showcasing student talent while demonstrating knowledge of technical aspects such as lighting, sound design, costume creation, set design, and stage management.
- Lead Professional Learning Communities for theatre arts throughout the second largest school district in the State of North Carolina.
- Collaborated with other Arts Teachers to coordinate cross-curricular activities and performances, promoting a well-rounded education.
- Enhanced student engagement with interactive teaching methods, such as role-playing, group projects, and multimedia presentations.
- Organized domestic and international field trips as well as guest speakers to expose students to real-world applications of theatre arts concepts, enriching their understanding and appreciation of the subject matter.
- Responsible for all budgeting and marketing for all theatre productions throughout the school year.
Gifted Specialist & Language Arts Teacher
Orange County Schools
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Designed cross-disciplinary curriculum for gifted learners that required in both depth study of subject matter as well as creative problem solving.
- Created and developed a new curriculum for a middle school theatre program.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Regularly reviewed and updated curriculum materials to reflect the latest research and best practices in gifted education.
- Collaborated with colleagues for both students with special needs and/or English Language Learners to develop a comprehensive curriculum that focused on growth in the subject matter.
High School English Teacher
Alamance Burlington School System
01.2004 - 07.2008
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Education
Masters of Education - Gifted Education
Elon University
Elon, NC08.2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Theatre
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2002
Skills
- Exceptional Public Speaker
- Budgeting
- Creative Problem Solver
- Accomplished Writer
- Published Playwright
- Curriculum Designer
- Results driven
- Outstanding communicator
Accomplishments
- Two-Time Teacher of the Month for the City of Cary, North Carolina
- 2013 Teacher of the Year Nominee for Green Hope High School, Cary, North Carolina.
- Created a thriving new middle school theatre program in Orange County, North Carolina. This program resulted in the construction of a 1.2 million dollar auditorium for the City of Hillsborough.
- Presenter at Academically/Intellectually Gifted Conference on the power of using metacognitive strategies to improve learning.
- Presenter at the North Carolina Theatre Educators Association on creating sincere empathy for characters in a play.
Timeline
English/Language Arts Teacher
Middle Grades LEAP
09.2022 - Current
Theatre Arts Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2022
Gifted Specialist & Language Arts Teacher
Orange County Schools
07.2008 - 06.2012
High School English Teacher
Alamance Burlington School System
01.2004 - 07.2008
Masters of Education - Gifted Education
Elon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance
University of Evansville
Bachelor of Science - Theatre
University of Evansville
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Evansville
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