ANDREA S. WOOTEN
Summary
Unique, professionally mature, principled Educator and US Army Retired Veteran seeking to secure a position for the 2024-25 school year in preparation for Administrative leadership, supervision or teaching.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS Henry County Schools
McDonough, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Provides classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforces classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Test Prep Instructor/Tutor
Tutoring Center, WyzAnt, Inc(40 hr) By appointment
06.2009 - Current
- Prepared personalized instructional plans for K-12, Exceptional, Adult and ESOL students to obtain acceptable scores for GRE, ASVAB, ACT, ESOL, GED, Armed Forces, College Entry and Realtor's exam.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
ESL Instructor (Intermediate)
ICT Chamblee Main Campus & Morrow
Chamblee, GA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
Assistant Principal/Director of Teacher Growth/4th Grade Elementary Teacher
THRIVE Christian Academy 40hrs(Private)
Stone Mountain , GA
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Geography/History Teacher
The Wilson Academy (40hrs) Private
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for teaching 100 students both teacher-focused and student- focused scenarios Prepared and delivered daily lessons to students on standard Social
- Controlled classroom behavior through clearly established etiquette guidelines.
- Established adaptable and flexible teaching strategies to shift strategies according to learning environments.
Middle Grades Special Studies Teacher (6-8)
Middle Grades Social Studies, ClaytonCounty(40 Hr)
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsible for teaching 119 students both teacher-focused and student- focused scenarios Prepared and delivered daily lessons to students on standard Social
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
US/American History (9-12)
Henry County Schools(40hr) (Public)
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered scaffolded instruction to 132 (9-12) students in American Govt Coached and prepared 33 students for GA US History milestone Resulting in 68% developing proficiency rate
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Lead Special Educator (4-12)
Macon Behavioral Health (40 hr)State
Macon, GA
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Selected to represent University Instructors for Math/Reading afterschool tutorial/credit recovery resulting in 9% graduation rate increase(Northeast HS)
- Chosen by Administrator to instruct eight exceptional students in ELA(summer school) resulting in first time pass rate for exceptional students and required points need for accreditation restoration.
- Selected for employment on two occasions to serve as Lead Special Educator for neglected and abused children of 6-18.( Macon Psyco-Ed/State Residential)
ESL Instructor
Interactive College Of Technology(40hr)
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Inspired colleagues to develop effective curriculum increasing attendance 7% Implemented blended learning into Beginner and Intermediate lesson plans for interactive and engaging instruction
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Created opportunities for adult students to actively engage with one another in small and large group interactive learning sessions.
Assistant Brigade S4/Headquarters Platoon Sergeant
United States Army Retired, Quartermaster (40hr)
, Maryland, Washington DC, Georgia, Germany, Korea
02.1986 - 02.2006
- Received meritorious service medal to include honorable discharge; maintained property and equipment valued at $429k with no loss to the government
- Coached, mentored and developed 6 subordinates to obtain upper echelon positions.
- Delivered Weekly briefings to Headquarters Platoon to facilitate property acquisition, regulatory compliance and accountability.
Education
EDS Middle Grades Social Studies(Admissions accepted) - Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA04.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership Tier One
Georgia Southern University Tier One Ed Leadership
Statesboro, GA07-2025
T-5 Certification (768561) - 6-12 Social Studies and History
GAPSC Certification
10.2023
Ethics Assessment For Educational Leadership
Ga Professional Standards Commission
05.2023
Master of Education - Special Education-Inclusive Practices
Concordia University
Nebraska08.2017
Post Master’s Certificate - College Teaching
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota03.2007
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American Intercontinental University
08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies/Business
Columbia College
07.2005
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA04.1999
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Regulatory Compliance
- T5 Initial Certification October 26 2023
- Awaiting admission: Georgia Southern Certificate: Ed Leadership Tier 1 (Online)
- Granted Admission: Georgia Southern EDS
- Specialist in Education -,Social Studies (ONLINE) -
- Infinite Campus, Graveling, Classroom, Illuminate
- Microsoft Word,Outlook, Access and Powerpoint
- Confident leader: dedicated to process and procedure
- Extends expectations for staff performance,consistently enforces rules
Certification
English Learner Resource Guide Ecol 23aug13_1 (2June2020 Completed 10
Classroom Management (30July2020_Galbreath) 8/27/2020 Completed 30
CRISS 121713c (10November2020) 12/8/2020 Completed 24
Differentiated Instruction (9March2021_Galbreath) 4/13/2021 Completed 30
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS Henry County Schools
11.2023 - Current
ESL Instructor (Intermediate)
ICT Chamblee Main Campus & Morrow
02.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Principal/Director of Teacher Growth/4th Grade Elementary Teacher
THRIVE Christian Academy 40hrs(Private)
07.2022 - 11.2022
Geography/History Teacher
The Wilson Academy (40hrs) Private
10.2021 - 06.2022
Middle Grades Special Studies Teacher (6-8)
Middle Grades Social Studies, ClaytonCounty(40 Hr)
08.2019 - 09.2021
US/American History (9-12)
Henry County Schools(40hr) (Public)
08.2018 - 08.2019
Test Prep Instructor/Tutor
Tutoring Center, WyzAnt, Inc(40 hr) By appointment
06.2009 - Current
Lead Special Educator (4-12)
Macon Behavioral Health (40 hr)State
09.2008 - 09.2010
ESL Instructor
Interactive College Of Technology(40hr)
09.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Brigade S4/Headquarters Platoon Sergeant
United States Army Retired, Quartermaster (40hr)
02.1986 - 02.2006
EDS Middle Grades Social Studies(Admissions accepted) - Education
Georgia Southern University
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership Tier One
Georgia Southern University Tier One Ed Leadership
T-5 Certification (768561) - 6-12 Social Studies and History
GAPSC Certification
Ethics Assessment For Educational Leadership
Ga Professional Standards Commission
Master of Education - Special Education-Inclusive Practices
Concordia University
Post Master’s Certificate - College Teaching
Capella University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies/Business
Columbia College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
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