Gaundi Allen
Fayetteville
Summary
Professional educator with proven track record in leading classroom environments. Skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and behavior management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable in delivering results.
Experienced with creating and maintaining engaging classroom environment. Utilizes strong communication and leadership skills to guide students effectively. Track record of successfully implementing innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi Classroom Leader (MCL)
Cumberland County Schools
07.2022 - Current
- As a teacher who has had previous records of high-growth student learning, I lead teams of teachers with lesson planning, data analysis, instructional changes, and the creation of a tutoring culture.
- I have led both Science and Social Studies instructional teams.
- I have been the backup testing coordinator since 2024.
- School Improvement Team Chair (SIT), 2024-2026
- School Improvement Team Representative, 2024-2026
- Anne Chesnutt Year Round Middle School
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
07.2009 - 01.2022
- Social Studies Department Chair, 2014- present
- Grade Level Chair 8th grade, 2014-present
- School Improvement Team Chair (SIT), 2013-2023
- School Improvement Team Representative, 2011-2023
- Head Football Coach, 2011-2023
- Head Wrestling Coach, 2009-present
- Head Baseball Coach, 2010-2016, 2019
- Head Softball Coach, 2009-2010
- School First Responder, 2021
- Anne Chesnutt Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012
- 8th Grade Team Leader, 2010-2019
- Anne Chesnutt Middle School Process Manager for the North Carolina Indistar Program 2017- present
- Google Certified Educator Trainer 2017
- Cumberland County Schools Professional Development Facilitator for CCS Tech Camp 2017 & 2018
- Cumberland County Schools Online Professional Development Instructor Winter/Spring Online Courses 2016- resent
- Researched, developed, and implemented North Carolina Final Exam packages for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies classes, 2016-2019
- African American History Program Director, 2018-present
- Collaborated with Anne Chesnutt Middle School Foreign Language department to co-teach immigration lessons to 8th grade students
- Cumberland County Schools Qualified Observer Nomination August 2018
- Cumberland County Schools Social Studies Department Teacher to Teacher Session Leader
- Cumberland County Schools Social Studies Professional Development Facilitator, February, 2020
- Cumberland@home Live Professional Development Facilitator from March-May 2020
- Cumberland County Schools Google Classroom Virtual Professional Development Facilitator, April-May, 2020
- Cumberland County Schools Canvas Innovative Teacher 2019-2020
- Cumberland County Schools Canvas Train-the-Trainer 2020
- Anne Chesnutt Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2020-2021
- Seventy First District Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
- Cumberland County Schools Teacher of the Year 2nd Runner up, 2020-2021
- "First Generation College Program" Organizer, 2015-present
- Worked Cumberland County Schools Job Fair, 2014- present
- Teacher recruitment and retention for Anne Chesnutt Middle School, 2014- present
- Teacher Mentor, 2014- present
- Anne Chesnutt Year Round Middle School
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2006 - 07.2009
- School Improvement Team Member, 2008-2009
- School News Contact Representative, 2005-2007
- Nominated Teacher of The Year, 2007-2008 School Year
- Team Leader, 2007-2009
- Hospitality Committee Member, 2007-2009
- Assistant Football Coach, 2005-2009
- Head Wrestling Coach, 2005-2009
- Assistant Softball Coach, 2005-2009
- Taught Differentiated Studies Classes (Writing and Research Classes)
- Served on the Cumberland County Schools textbook Adoption Committee
- South View Middle School
In School Suspension Facilitator
Cumberland County Schools
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Supervised students involved in a school based behavior modification program.
- Maintained reinforcement of Cumberland County Schools Discipline policies.
- South View Middle School
Sale Consultant
Powers-Swain Chevrolet
11.2004 - 08.2005
- Expanded Sales Team to 20 representatives
- Certified General Motors Sales Consultant
- General Motors knowledge certification
- Sales software proficient
- Strategic Thinker
Campaign Coordinator
Tyson For Court Committee
06.2004 - 11.2004
- Marketing Campaign Events throughout North Carolina
- Establishing local and statewide partnerships with various organizations and individuals
- Coordinating campaign efforts with various organizations and people
- Coordinating campaign events in partnership with other local, state, and federal campaigns
- Working logistics for the "Final 48 Hours" Campaign Blitz
- Completed Campaign School in Raleigh, NC
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Public Administration
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina06.2004
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Very detailed oriented
- Created and implemented professional development programs for teachers and administrators
- Proficient in Google Applications
- Organizational skills
- Motivational speaking skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer collaboration
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
Q98 Teacher of the Week 2015
Q98 Teacher of the Week 2016
Outstanding Service Award 2021-2022
Cumberland County Schools Extra Mile Award Winner 2023
Cumberland County Schools Teacher of the Year 2nd Runner Up 2021
Cumberland County School Seventy-First Attendance Area Teacher of the Year 2021
Anne Chesnutt Middle School Teacher of the Year 2011-2012
Anne Chesnutt Middle School Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Anne Chesnutt Middle School Coach of the Year 2023-2024
Google Certified Educator
Certification
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Rethink Education Certification
Cumberland County School Digital Coaching Cohort
Google Certified Educator
Timeline
Multi Classroom Leader (MCL)
Cumberland County Schools
07.2022 - Current
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
07.2009 - 01.2022
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2006 - 07.2009
In School Suspension Facilitator
Cumberland County Schools
08.2005 - 08.2006
Sale Consultant
Powers-Swain Chevrolet
11.2004 - 08.2005
Campaign Coordinator
Tyson For Court Committee
06.2004 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Public Administration
Fayetteville State University
Personal Information
Title: Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher
Awards
- Anne Chesnutt Middle School Teacher of the Year 2011-2012
- Q98 Teacher of the Month May 2016
- Q98 Teacher of the Month May 2015
- Taking Youth Seriously Award 2012
- Taking Youth Seriously Award 2013
- Anne Chesnutt Middle School Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
- 71st District Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
- Cumberland County Schools Teacher of the Year Finalist 2020-2021
- Cumberland County Schools Extra Mile Award Recipient (2023-01-01)
Q98 Teacher of the Week 2015
Currently I am a radio broadcaster with Mid-South Sports Network on Sunny 94.3 FM and hold a North Carolina Athletic Association Media credential. I've been the recipient of various community awards such as "Taking Youth Seriously" in 2012 and 2015.