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
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
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