Georgia Burroughs
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
- Elementary school teacher successful in preparing and implementing instruction so students are college and career ready.
- Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by gathering and evaluating data in order to adapt lesson plans to meet student needs.
- Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
- Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach their fullest potential.
- Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Horry County School District
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Prepared for daily instruction, as well as keeping records of student performance.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Elementary Education Teacher
Horry County School District
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.1994 - 06.2022
- Designed daily lesson plans based on district standards and customized them to meet student needs.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher levels.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, social studies, writing, and language arts.
- Planned and instructed small groups and workstations in the areas of reading and math.
- Identified gaps in skills or knowledge and assisted students in setting realistic goals.
- Maintained student portfolio to monitor learning progress.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Masters: Technology in Education -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
USC-Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12.1991
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Implementation
- Plan Lessons
- Parent and Student Communication
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Student Engagement
- District Standards
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Horry County School District
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Horry County School District
08.1994 - 06.2022
Masters: Technology in Education -
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
USC-Coastal Carolina University