Cametrese Watkins
25 Whispering Pine Drive Covington,Georgia
Summary
Passionate and Enthusiastic educator effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students by successfully helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Newton County Schools (West Newton Elementary)
08.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established classroom expectations and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as hands-on activities.
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools (RN Fickett Elementary)
01.2006 - 05.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Paraprofessional
DeKalb County Schools (Cedar Grove Middle)
08.2002 - 12.2004
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional
City Schools of Decatur (Glennwood Elementary)
10.2000 - 05.2002
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Paine College
Augusta, GA12.2005
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Growth Mindset
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Certification
Highlights
- Math Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Coaching Endorsement
- Math Ambassador
Timeline
Teacher
Newton County Schools (West Newton Elementary)
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools (RN Fickett Elementary)
01.2006 - 05.2018
Paraprofessional
DeKalb County Schools (Cedar Grove Middle)
08.2002 - 12.2004
Paraprofessional
City Schools of Decatur (Glennwood Elementary)
10.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Paine College
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