Carrie May
Newnan,GA
Summary
Veteran elementary literacy educator with more than 22 years of experience designing standards-aligned curriculum, classroom assessments, and instructional resources for students in grades 3–8. Brings extensive experience creating original assessment items, reading passages, writing tasks, and instructional materials that support student learning and teacher success. Graduate training in Instructional Technology and Leadership, with experience integrating AI tools into curriculum development, instructional planning, and content creation. Passionate about designing engaging, high-quality educational resources that improve learning at scale.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
4th & 5th Grade Reading/Language Arts Teacher
Thomas Crossroads Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
- Design standards-aligned formative and summative ELA assessments for Grades 4–5.
- Develop curriculum maps, pacing guides, instructional resources, reading passages, writing prompts, grammar and vocabulary assessments.
- Analyze assessment data to identify learning gaps and drive instructional decisions.
- Create AI-assisted instructional materials and assessment content to improve efficiency and engagement.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams to develop common assessments and instructional resources.
- Serve as PBIS Chair and former Grade Chair, leading schoolwide initiatives and teacher collaboration.
- Selected for Coweta Leadership Academy.
7th & 8th Grade Literature/Language Arts Teacher
Smokey Road Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Designed standards-based ELA units and assessments for middle school students.
- Developed assessments measuring reading comprehension, literary analysis, grammar, vocabulary, and writing.
- Served as Grade Chair and collaborated on curriculum alignment.
- Named Teacher of the Year (2017–2018).
3rd Grade Teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed literacy curriculum and classroom assessments.
- Served as Grade Level Chair and Early Intervention Program teacher.
- Participated on Summer Bridge Grant Writing Committee.
3rd Grade Teacher
Brookview Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Mentored new teachers while designing differentiated literacy instruction and assessments.
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Instructional Technology, Media & Design (Leadership Emphasis)
University of West Georgia
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
Skills
- Assessment Development
- Item Writing
- Curriculum Design
- Standards Alignment
- Reading & Writing Assessment
- Instructional Design
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
- Educational Technology
- Data Analysis
- Google Workspace
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership & Technology
- Leadership: PBIS Chair
- Grade Chair
- Coweta Leadership Academy
- Teacher of the Year
- Mentor Teacher
- Technology: ChatGPT
- Google Docs
- Google Forms
- Google Sheets
- Canva
- Educational Technology Integration
Timeline
4th & 5th Grade Reading/Language Arts Teacher
Thomas Crossroads Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
7th & 8th Grade Literature/Language Arts Teacher
Smokey Road Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2020
3rd Grade Teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2014
3rd Grade Teacher
Brookview Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Instructional Technology, Media & Design (Leadership Emphasis)
University of West Georgia