Haley Cross
Columbus,GA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Lakewood Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Taught core subjects of ELA, reading, and history
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students
- Collaborated with administration and grade-level team to create engaging lessons to differentiate all student needs
First Grade Teacher
North Columbus Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Top three candidate for Teacher of the Year (2023-2024) at North Columbus Elementary
- Orton Gillingham certified
- PBIS team member
- Served on the math team to build and enhance math curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year
- Served on the writing committee to create a writing pacing guide for the 2023-2024 school year
4th Grade Teacher
North Columbus Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Grade level lead teacher
- UGA CLASE certified to promote student-led conversation in the classroom
- Completed gifted certification to differentiate needs of the gifted student in educational settings
5th Grade Teacher
North Columbus Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2016
- First Year Teacher of the Year
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
- Conducted assessments to track student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly to ensure academic growth
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Troy State University
Troy, AL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05-2013
Skills
- Behavioral improvements for students with challenging behaviors
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Lakewood Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
North Columbus Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
4th Grade Teacher
North Columbus Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2022
5th Grade Teacher
North Columbus Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Troy State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Columbus State University
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