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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Ann Ranee' Ferguson

Educator
Manchester,GA
Ann Ranee' Ferguson

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

BRIDGE Of Columbus/Goodwill Of The Southern Rivers

GED Prep Instructor
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Design, create, implement, and evaluate instructional materials to adult learners to prepare them to pass the GED and HiSET exams
  • Support students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
  • Administer standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Mentor and coach students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
  • Assist students in developing study skills and strategies.
  • Facilitate small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
  • Maintain records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
  • Create personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Motivate students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Use variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.

Meriwether County School System

Secondary English Teacher
08.2019 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.

Meriwether County School System

Program Facilitator & Paraprofessional
08.2010 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
  • Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
  • Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

Bright Horizon Family Solutions @ TSYS

Toddler Teacher
10.2009 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Fort Belvoir Child And Youth Services

Program Assistant
06.2005 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Supported planning and coordination of Part day Preschool and School Age program and associated activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experience.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Education

University of Phoenix, ENROLLED

M.A from Adult Education
01.2024

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

University of Phoenix

B.A. from English

University Overview

GPA: 2.93

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Online Platform Facilitation
  • Content Creation
  • Technical Writing

Certification

Teaching (6th - 12th grade English Language Arts)

CPR

Additional Information

Skilled in the use of the following online learning platforms:

  • Google Classrooms
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Edmentum
  • Apex Learning
  • Odysseyware
  • ClassIn
  • Infinite Campus
  • Khan Academy
  • ReadWorks


Timeline

GED Prep Instructor

BRIDGE Of Columbus/Goodwill Of The Southern Rivers
07.2022 - Current

Secondary English Teacher

Meriwether County School System
08.2019 - 07.2022

Program Facilitator & Paraprofessional

Meriwether County School System
08.2010 - 08.2019

Toddler Teacher

Bright Horizon Family Solutions @ TSYS
10.2009 - 08.2010

Program Assistant

Fort Belvoir Child And Youth Services
06.2005 - 07.2009

University of Phoenix, ENROLLED

M.A from Adult Education

University of Phoenix

B.A. from English
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