Cheryl Polite
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 14 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expert in adapting course materials to meet the needs of a range of learning styles and individual academic capabilities. Effective in motivating students to meet learning objectives and state standards. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as a part of classroom leadership and management. Professional teacher with a history of being a team player and builder.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2008 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2007
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Independent Thinking
- Incorporating Technology
- AP and College Prep
- Google Classroom
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Patience and Persistence
- Special Education
Extracurricular Involvement
- Poetry Club Sponsor 2014-2016
- Prom Committee Sponsor 2016-2020
- Student Leadership Program Teacher Advisor 2019-Present
- Teacher Mentor 2018-2019; 2020-2021; 2022-2023
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Savannah State University
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