Janet E. McCranie
Senoia,GA
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math, Science, and Social Studies Teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Senoia, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate understanding of historical events and cultural diversity.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation tools, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Led professional learning community on John Hattie's book Visible Learning
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Math & Science Teacher
Welch Elementary
Newnan, GA
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Planned and coordinated school wide Family Math Night
- Represented the school on the Superintendent's Advisory Committee
- Took part in fifth grade science and literacy training
- Guided the team as fifth grade team leader
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Classroom Teacher
Welch Elementary
Newnan, GA
08.2006 - 05.2019
- Served on Coweta Effectiveness Team
- Served on School Building Leadership Team
- Served on School Improvement Team
- Acted as Third Grade Team Leader
- Collaborated to plan GMAS Parent Night
- Participated in EOG Math Constructed response training
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.
- Led parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong home-school connections for student success.
- Planned and coordinated school wide Family Math Night
- Served on 7 Mindsets Implementation Team
- Created lesson plans and videos for teaching positive behavior expectations with other members of the 7 Mindsets Implementation Team
Classroom Teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary
Newnan, GA
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Kindergarten
Early Intervention Teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary
Newnan, GA
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Kindergarten - Fifth grade
Classroom Teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary
Newnan, GA
08.1999 - 05.2002
- First Grade
Classroom Teacher
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale, GA
01.1996 - 06.1999
Classroom Teacher
La Petite Academy
Peachtree City, GA
08.1995 - 12.1995
- State Funded Pre-K
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Berry College
05-1995
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
10-2017
Skills
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and encouraging
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
Certification
Elementary Education P-5
Timeline
Math, Science, and Social Studies Teacher
Eastside Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Math & Science Teacher
Welch Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2022
Classroom Teacher
Welch Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2019
Classroom Teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary
08.2005 - 05.2006
Early Intervention Teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2005
Classroom Teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2002
Classroom Teacher
Riverdale Elementary
01.1996 - 06.1999
Classroom Teacher
La Petite Academy
08.1995 - 12.1995
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Berry College