Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Deonne (Dee) Waters

Lawrenceville ,GA

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative science educator with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term High School Science Substitute

Gwinnett County Schools
07.2018 - Current
  • Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
  • Plan and implement integrated Social Studies, Science and LA lessons to meet GCPS AKS Curriculum Standards during extended teacher absence.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.


Educator

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2003 - 05.2018
  • Developed, built and implemented middle school science courses for Gwinnett Online Campus.
  • Assisted in development of online learning platform for Gwinnett County Public Schools
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
  • Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.
  • Delivered individualized programming and differentiated instruction for Gifted, Standard, and Co-Taught Science classrooms grades 6 thru 12 .
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
  • Taught in person, virtual, and blended classes.

Senior Sales/Implementation Consultant/ Project Manager

McKesson Corp
01.1990 - 01.2003

Provided a high level of tailored service to each and every customer, which helped to build lucrative, lasting partnerships.

  • Created sales presentations to highlight product benefits and enhanced bottom-line profits.
  • Conducted meetings with clients to determine project intent, requirements and budgets.
  • Oversaw up to ten projects at a time without sacrificing standards.
  • Directed changes to the project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments.
  • Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style.
  • Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
  • Configured, installed and handled troubleshooting tasks for a variety of different applications.
  • Explained complex, technology-related issues in basic, understandable terms to clients to help educate them.
  • Directed onsite training for business users to maximize productivity.
  • Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service.
  • Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.
  • Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.

Education

Education Certificate Preparation - Middle Grades Education

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA

MBA - Marketing

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

BBA - Management

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Professional Development (Last 2 Years)
Online
02.2024

Skills

  • Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Oceanography, Physics, and Physical Science
  • Experienced Online Educator
  • Educational Software Development and Instruction
  • Educational Process Knowledge
  • Positive Parent and student Interaction
  • Reaches Academic Goals
  • Innovative Educational Strategies
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Provides Student Motivation and Engagement

Timeline

Long Term High School Science Substitute

Gwinnett County Schools
07.2018 - Current

Educator

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2003 - 05.2018

Senior Sales/Implementation Consultant/ Project Manager

McKesson Corp
01.1990 - 01.2003

Education Certificate Preparation - Middle Grades Education

Mercer University

MBA - Marketing

Kennesaw State University

BBA - Management

Kennesaw State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University

Professional Development (Last 2 Years)
Deonne (Dee) Waters