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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Allison Darling

Allison Darling

Summary

Professional educator with 13 years of experience with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Education professional with a degree in library and information science, adept at fostering love of reading and learning. Strong skills in digital literacy, content curation, and media management, with focus on enhancing student engagement. Proven track record of effective team collaboration, adaptable to evolving educational needs, and consistently achieving impactful results.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Green Acres Elementary

Teacher
07.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Kindergarten teacher for five years (including one year of K EIP push in support) 1st grade teacher for six years, and 3rd grade teacher for one year
  • Promote student learning through effective planning, collaborating, and data analysis
  • Collaborate and cooperate with various educators, and school personnel, such as classroom teachers, ESOL, EIP, and special education teachers, to meet the needs of diverse students
  • Differentiating lessons to meet the academic and language needs of students
  • Implemented Jan Richardson's guided reading lesson plan format
  • Implementing Benchmark Phonics, Units of Study, and Next Steps in Guided reading instructional materials effectively
  • Encouraged open communication with parents and involved them in their child's learning
  • Taught all subject areas and became familiar with standards and vocabulary
  • Created learning targets and content related goals to encourage student learning
  • Have worked with diverse learners such as ELL students and student with learning disabilities
  • Facilitated a safe learning environment for all types of learners
  • Collected data to track student progress and plan small group instruction
  • Conducted RTI meetings to closely monitor student progress and needs

Cobb County

Substitute/Supply Teacher
01.2009 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Adhering to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
  • Following procedures and achieving lesson goals
  • Assigning and explaining homework
  • Overseeing students outside of the classroom, including in the hallways and cafeteria
  • Taking attendance and documenting daily notes
  • Ensuring the classroom and workstations are kept clean and orderly
  • Overseeing the normal classroom rhythms and activities
  • Compiling a report for the teacher for when they return

Hollydale Elementary

Math Lab Tutor
01.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Worked collaboratively with co-tutor and third-fifth grade teachers to create plans and engaging lessons for students in math
  • Helping students with homework and test preparation
  • Teaching students how to perform mathematical calculations
  • Helping students improve their studying habits and classroom skills
  • Educating students on various mathematical concepts, computations and processes

Cobb County/Marietta City

Student Teaching/TOSS
08.2006 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Experienced multiple grade levels (k-5th general education and middle/high school special education) and curriculum throughout different schools within Cobb County and Marietta City Schools
  • Student teaching was conducted at Keheley Elementary in Kindergarten
  • TOSS (Teaching of Specific Subjects) was conducted at Lockheed Elementary in third grade

Education

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Specialist in Instructional Technology And Media from Instructional Technology And Media Design
07-2026

University of west Georgia

Master of instructional technology and media specialist from k-12
07.2024

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from Pre-K -5th
05.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Certified Innovative Educator
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Excel Data Analysis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Skilled in PowerPoint Design
  • Collaborative Approach
  • Goal-Oriented Initiator
  • Self-Motivated
  • Efficiently Organized
  • Flexible Problem-Solving
  • Willingness to Adjust

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certificate - Georgia Department of Education.
  • Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - University of West Georgia.
  • In process of becoming LETRS Certified
  • Reading Endorsement
  • Science Endorsement (KSU MSP)

Timeline

Teacher

Green Acres Elementary
07.2014 - Current

Math Lab Tutor

Hollydale Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2012

Substitute/Supply Teacher

Cobb County
01.2009 - 01.2014

Student Teaching/TOSS

Cobb County/Marietta City
08.2006 - 05.2008

University of West Georgia

Specialist in Instructional Technology And Media from Instructional Technology And Media Design

University of west Georgia

Master of instructional technology and media specialist from k-12

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from Pre-K -5th

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