Richard M.

Gieson
5791 Alderfer Springs Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 384-4775

Teaching Experience

2001-present
6th and 8th Grade English Teacher
Teacher of Middle School Newspaper Elective for 7th and 8th Grade Students
The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
an independent, co-educational, boarding and day school of approximately 1800 students enrolled in grades Pre-k through 12
Other Responsibilities: Middle School Honor Council Representative, Head Coach of Middle School Softball Team
Awards: 2004 Dahl Technology Award, awarded annually to the middle school teacher most involved in the use of
technology in the classroom

1998-2001
8th and 9th Grade Language Arts Teacher
8th and 9th Grade Social Studies Teacher (Western Civilization, U.S. History)
Udhailiyah School (Saudi Aramco), Udhailiyah, Saudi Arabia
an overseas international K through 9 school in an expatriate community administered by Saudi Aramco
Other Responsibilities: Middle Level Team Leader, Recognition Program Director, Summer Intersession Scheduling
& Employment Supervisor, Graduation Coordinator, District Language Arts Curriculum Review Team, Head Coach
of 8th and 9th Grade Boys’ Volleyball Team, and Teacher of the Following Electives: School Newspaper, Research
Paper, SSAT Preparation, Photo Editing & Video Production

1994-1998
6th Grade Teacher in an Integrated Geography/World History/Language Arts Program
Casady School, Oklahoma City, OK
an independent, co-educational day school of approximately 900 students enrolled in grades Pre-k through 12
Other Responsibilities: Assistant Coach of High School Varsity Boys’ Volleyball, Football, and Baseball Teams,
Annual Geography Bee, 6th-Grade Outdoor Education Experience, Colorado Ski Trip, Athletic Department Web
Page Design & Upkeep

1992-1994
6th, 7th, and 8th Social Studies Teacher (American History, World History)
8th Grade Beginning-level Spanish Teacher
The Out-of-Door Academy, Sarasota, FL
an independent, co-educational day school of approximately
400 students enrolled in grades Pre-k through 8
Other Responsibilities: Head Coach of Middle School Boys’ Volleyball and Soccer Teams

Professional Certifications

Professional Educator’s Certificate for English, Grades 6 – 12, State of Florida

Certified Trainer for Six + 1 Traits Writing Program

Education

MS in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1992

BA in Communications, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 1989
 References for Richard M. Gieson

Mr. Richard Anderson, Middle School Principal

The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
904-724-8850
andersonr@bolles.org

Mrs. Deborah Carney, Lead Middle School English Teacher

The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
904-724-8850
carneyd@bolles.org

Mrs. Pamela Clubb, English Department Chair

The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
904-733-9292
clubbp@bolles.org

Mrs. Helene Rowlette, Former Principal (retired)

Udhailiyah School (Aramco), Udhailiyah, Saudi Arabia
Current address:
16415 Wimbledon Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-377-5611
 Tracey M. Gieson
5791 Alderfer Springs Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 384-4775

Experience:
August 2005-present Fifth Grade Teacher
The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL an independent, co-educational, boarding and day school
of approximately 1800 students enrolled in grades Pre-k through 12

Teacher of fifth grade science, social studies, and reading

Jan. 2004- June 2005 Kindergarten/K-Prep Teacher

St. Johns Presbyterian Kindergarten, Jacksonville, FL an independent Presbyterian day school

Curriculum Design Leader for K-Prep program

Teacher of K and K-Prep students in self-contained classroom

Feb. 2003-Sept. 2004 Academic Reading and Basic Math Instructor

Sylvan Learning Center, Jacksonville, FL

Lead Teacher
Tutor of elementary and middle school students in reading and math

July 1998-July 2000 Fourth Grade Teacher, Elementary Team Leader

Saudi Aramco Schools, Saudi Arabia an overseas international K through 9 school in an expatriate
community

Teacher of fourth grade in self-contained classroom of international students

Elementary Team Leader: Coordinated weekly elementary meetings, served as
faculty-administration liaison

July 1995-July 1998 Second Grade Teacher

Casady School, Oklahoma City, OK an independent, co-educational day school of approximately
900 students enrolled in grades Pre-k through 12

Aug. 1992-June 1994 Second Grade Teacher

The Out-of-Door Academy, Sarasota, FL an independent, co-educational day school of
approximately students enrolled in grades Pre-k through 8

Education:
Stetson University, DeLand, FL
BA, Elementary Education, Music Minor, May 1992

Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL

June 1998

Certification:
Florida, D.O.E. #703708
Exp. June 30, 2010
Elementary Education, grades 1-6
Primary Education, grades K – 3
 References for Tracey M. Gieson

Mrs. Carol Imfeld, Principal

The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
904-256-5255
imfeldc@bolles.org

Mrs. Dawn Collins, 5th Grade Teacher

The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
904-256-5255
collind@bolles.org

Mr. Fred Scott, Assistant Head of School

The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL
904-256-5255
scottf@bolles.org

Mrs. Helene Rowlette, Former Principal (retired)

Udhailiyah School (Aramco), Udhailiyah, Saudi Arabia
Current address:
16415 Wimbledon Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-377-5611