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, MI
05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Paine College
Augusta, GA
12.2005
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
Highlights
Math Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Coaching Endorsement
Math Ambassador
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