Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Long County Board Of Education
07.2011 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Paraprofessional
Long County Board Of Education
01.1997 - 06.2010
Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
Education Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05.2025
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA
05.2013
Skills
Small Group Instruction
Classroom Instruction
Group Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Student Engagement
Curriculum compliance with Georgia
Motivating students
Group and individual instruction
Learning Strategies
Cooperative Learning Experience
Curriculum Development
Elementary Education
Standardized Testing
Test Proctoring
Differentiated Instruction
Data-Driven Instruction
Instructional Best Practices
Feedback implementation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Team Teaching and Collaboration
Certification
Gifted Certified
Ambassador Cohort Training - September 2023- March 2024