ANDREA SAUNDERS
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Seasoned Middle School Science Teacher well-versed in utilizing diverse range of instructional strategies and immersive activities to foster student engagement. Cultivates welcoming learning environment to promote development learning objective achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Teach courses that include both teacher-focused and student-focused scenarios; Promote student engagement in order to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening learning capabilities of each student; Prepare and deliver daily lessons to students on standard Science topics; Maintain healthy learning environment for students in the classroom while monitoring and managing students' behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules; Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts; Keep abreast of developments in the Science field by reading current literature; and Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and files.
Lead Teacher
Horizons at Woodward Academy
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Design and teach a high quality, culturally competent, project-based curriculum, engaging students in reading, writing, math and science throughout the six-week enrichment program; Plan, lead or facilitate fun, learning activities that challenge the students, through community-building games, experiential learning opportunities, and field trips; Model teacher facilitated small group activities
- Mentor the Teacher Assistants and Interns so they understand the data and learning goals for each student in order to meet each student's needs and align curriculum across subject areas; Participate in daily meals with the students, attend faculty meetings, and other duties that may be required; Develop and nurture a positive, safe and respectful learning environment
- Be a good listener and be aware of the child
- Find something positive and uplifting in every child
- Take pictures of heart warming situations throughout the program; Assist in the training and supervision of program staff, including assisting with planning or facilitating professional development and ongoing coaching for staff, sharing instructional strategies and student information; Be professional when communicating with others; Meet as requested with the Academic Director to accomplish goals
Administrative Assistant/ Evening Manager
Virginia State University- Academic Center for Excellence
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Provide direct support to the Sr Director of the Academic Center for Excellence; Supervise and oversee work-study students; Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA); Utilize a technology-based records management system to manage student academic records; Prepare memos, reports, and spreadsheets as a record keeping system, creating a user-friendly and systematic information management system to reduce data retrieval time; Maintain confidentiality of client files and compiled relevant documents while confirming the inclusion of important and correct information.
Administrative Assistant
ALDI Stores, Corporate Office
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided support to managers and other employees; Developed new filing and organizational practices, saving the company a yearly amount in contracted labor expenses; Purchased and maintained office supply inventories; Maintained confidentiality and privacy of employee and company sensitive data.
Office Assistant
Virginia State University
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided daily administrative support to the Sr Housing Coordinator to ensure efficient operation of the office; Maintained confidentiality and privacy of employee and company sensitive data; Attended staff meetings and recorded minutes; Assisted with projects, and the ordering of office supplies; Maintained a well-organized filing system for the department; Organized all new hires, security and temporary paperwork.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Mercer University
McDonough, GA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2018
Skills
- Excellent interprofessional and organizational skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership and Team building
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Group leadership
- IEP familiarity
- Science fair coordination
- STEM Programs
- Instructional planning
- Test proctoring
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Horizons at Woodward Academy
06.2022 - 07.2022
Middle School Science Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant/ Evening Manager
Virginia State University- Academic Center for Excellence
03.2019 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant
ALDI Stores, Corporate Office
03.2019 - 06.2019
Office Assistant
Virginia State University
01.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University