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ANNA C. MATHIS

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in education, training, coaching, and human resources. Skilled in event planning, organization, communication, time-management, collaboration, and process improvement. Seeking to utilize prior knowledge, experiences, and transferrable skill sets to transition into a role in HR management, corporate training, administrative leadership, or operations management. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Currently pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher, Kindergarten and First Grade

WOODWARD ACADEMY
01.2014 - Current

Instruction & Student Support: Instructed and supported 14–19 students across language arts, math, and social studies, utilizing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Designed inclusive lesson plans, implemented engaging activities, and integrated culturally responsive teaching practices.
Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction: Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, adjust instruction, and ensure mastery of learning objectives. Used data-driven decision-making to enhance student outcomes.
Leadership & Collaboration: Served as Grade Level Liaison, STEAM Team Representative, and Innovation Team Representative, co-developing strategic planning initiatives. Led and collaborated in weekly grade-level meetings, mentored new teachers, and partnered with administration, counselors, teachers, and parents to ensure seamless operations.
Parental & Community Engagement: Established strong parent relationships through regular communication, conferences, and personalized learning plans. Organized parent-teacher conferences, managed registrations, and facilitated presentations. Coordinated virtual and in-person meetings to support struggling students.
Classroom & Behavior Management: Created a positive classroom environment using behavior strategies that fostered respect and cooperation. Planned and implemented daily activities to support holistic student growth.
Event & Professional Development Coordination: Assisted in planning school-wide events, professional development opportunities, and travel logistics. Oversaw classroom budgets and managed expenses through the RAMP system.

Academic Coach

EFFECTIVE STUDENTS
01.2021 - 06.2021

Worked with high school students across Metro Atlanta to develop organization, time management, study strategies, and self-regulation skills. Provided individualized coaching to enhance focus, resilience, and academic independence while collaborating with educators and parents to support student success.

Director

Summer Odyssey Camp
01.2017 - 01.2021

Managed daily operations, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for 80–120 campers (ages 5–13). Supervised and trained 20+ high school counselors, overseeing programming from early check-in (7:00 a.m.) to closing (6:00 p.m.).

Lead Teacher, First and Fourth Grade

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
01.2006 - 01.2014

Began teaching with a provisional certificate at a Title I public school in Northeast Georgia before earning a master’s degree, full certification, and an ESOL endorsement from UGA to specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages, primarily Spanish-speaking students. Designed inclusive, engaging lesson plans, implemented assessment tools to track progress and adjust instruction, and fostered a positive classroom environment with behavior strategies that promoted respect and cooperation. Maintained patience and adaptability in diverse situations to support student growth and personal development.

Office Manager and Human Resources Associate

Royal Specialty Underwriting, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.2000

Recruited by RSUI from Don Richard Associates, advancing from Office Manager to HR Associate at a leading wholesale specialty insurance firm. Experienced in office management, HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and policy development. Successfully coordinated large-scale events, including golf meetings at Pebble Beach and holiday parties at the Ritz Carlton. Skilled in logistics management, conflict resolution, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Office Manager

Don Richard Associates
01.1990 - 01.1993

Helped launch and establish Don Richard Associates in Atlanta, a staffing firm connecting accounting professionals with employers. Managed operations, recruitment, and client relations, ensuring seamless service. Oversaw office inventory, proactively preventing shortages. Skilled in networking, customer service, and project management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Economics

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Athens, GA

Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education

PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY
Demorest, GA

Skills

    Organizational & Leadership: Time management, coaching, mentoring, staff training, recruitment, crisis management, conflict resolution
    Instruction & Student Support: Curriculum development, differentiated instruction, classroom management, student assessment, social-emotional learning (SEL)
    Communication & Collaboration: Parent engagement, stakeholder relations, mediation, teamwork, cross-functional collaboration
    Technology & Innovation: Digital tools for instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional development facilitation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Certifications: Academic Success Coach Training (Effective Student Method), ESOL endorsement, Certified Teacher through Georgia Professional Standards Commission
  • Interests: Volunteer work through Love Atlanta, reading about neuroscience, Spending time outdoors hiking and bird watching Gardening, and Pet Ownership

Timeline

Academic Coach

EFFECTIVE STUDENTS
01.2021 - 06.2021

Director

Summer Odyssey Camp
01.2017 - 01.2021

Lead Teacher, Kindergarten and First Grade

WOODWARD ACADEMY
01.2014 - Current

Lead Teacher, First and Fourth Grade

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
01.2006 - 01.2014

Office Manager and Human Resources Associate

Royal Specialty Underwriting, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.2000

Office Manager

Don Richard Associates
01.1990 - 01.1993

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Economics

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education

PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY
ANNA C. MATHIS