Jodi Adams
Canton,GA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong background in teaching 3rd to 5th grades and gifted resource classes. Skilled in developing interactive lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environments. Experienced in curriculum development and differentiation to meet diverse learning needs. Committed to enhancing student engagement and academic success through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Educator
Cherokee County Board of Education
Canton, GA
2007.06 - Current
- Taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and gifted resource classes at Avery ES in Canton, GA
- Engaged students fully with interactive lessons and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives.
- Microsoft Educator Trained
Educator
Cobb County Board of Education
Smyrna, GA
1996.06 - 2007.06
- Taught 3rd grade at Norton Park ES in Smyrna, GA 96-98
- Taught 3rd grade and K at Chalker ES in Kennesaw, GA 98-06
- Introduced new teaching tools including digital resources, contributing towards modernisation of the classroom environment.
- Cultivated a love for learning amongst students by presenting subjects in exciting ways which captured their interest level.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting diversity and mutual respect amongst students.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Early Child Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 1992.01 - 1996.01
Master's degree - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA 2008.01 - 2009.01
Specialist's degree - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA 2009.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Trained in Microsoft Education
- Student teacher supervision
- Effective communication skills
- Trained by UGA to score the Torrence Test of Creativity
- Leadership and mentoring
- Formative assessment administration
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Child development understanding
- Lesson plan creation
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Golden Apple award for excellence in education
- Chosen as a finalist for Teacher of the Year
- Appointed as a grade-level chair for multiple years
Certification
- I am a certified Torrence Test of Creativity scorer and was trained by the University of Georgia.
- I am a Microsoft Educator
- I have my Gifted Endorsement
- I hold a current Georgia Teacheing certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist's degree - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
2009.01 - 2011.01
Master's degree - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
2008.01 - 2009.01
Educator
Cherokee County Board of Education
2007.06 - Current
Educator
Cobb County Board of Education
1996.06 - 2007.06
Bachelor's degree - Early Child Education
Georgia Southern University
1992.01 - 1996.01