April Stafford
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Committed educator specializing in student evaluation and effective student and parent engagement. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating positive relationships and designing engaging learning environments through interactive activities and effective conflict resolution.Finalized a rewarding thirty-one-year journey in the field of education. Dedicated to creating positive impact within families in local communities
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Murray County Schools
Chatsworth, Georgia
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Engaged students through interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and behavior.
Teacher
Murray County Schools
Chatsworth, GA
08.1994 - 05.2023
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in various subjects.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and behavior.
- Assisted in grading assignments and providing constructive feedback to students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Teacher
Gordon County Schools
Calhoun, Georgia
08.1993 - 05.1994
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in various subjects.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted collaboration among students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and behavior.
Education
Education Specialist -
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA12-1998
Masters of Education -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-1998
Elementary Education BSEd -
University of Georgia
Athens05-1993
Some College (No Degree) -
Dalton State College
Dalton, GASkills
- Student assessment and records management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Active listening and empathy
- Parental participation and communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Quizzes, tests, and exams administration
- Community involvement
- Georgia teaching credential
- Feedback implementation
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Reporting and documentation
- Serving diverse communities
- Special education expertise
- Elementary education
Timeline
Teacher
Murray County Schools
09.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher
Murray County Schools
08.1994 - 05.2023
Teacher
Gordon County Schools
08.1993 - 05.1994
Education Specialist -
Piedmont University
Masters of Education -
University of West Georgia
Elementary Education BSEd -
University of Georgia
Some College (No Degree) -
Dalton State College