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Lacy Godwin Parish

Dawsonville

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - Ga Prek

Dawson County Schools
08.2020 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Lesson plans: Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporate social-emotional learning
  • Classroom management: Lead classroom management strategies and supervise children
  • Communication: Communicate with parents and colleagues about student progress and concerns
  • Assessments: Use assessments to tailor learning experiences for each student
  • Learning environment: Create a positive and structured learning environment that encourages curiosity and exploration
  • Activities: Plan activities that support children's development in language, motor skills, and socialization
  • Professional development: Participate in professional development to stay updated on educational innovations

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work well with children, staff, and parents
  • Knowledge of school safety and security procedures
  • Ability to adapt teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs
  • Patience and empathy

Substitute Teacher

Dawson County Schools
08.2019 - Current
  • Implementing lesson plans: Following the detailed instructions and materials provided by the regular teacher to deliver lessons effectively.
  • Classroom management: Maintaining order and discipline in the classroom, addressing student behavior issues, and ensuring a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Student supervision: Monitoring student activities, providing guidance, and addressing individual needs.
  • Taking attendance and collecting assignments: Accurately recording student attendance and collecting completed work.
  • Providing feedback: Offering constructive feedback to students on their work and performance.
  • Communicating with staff: Keeping the regular teacher informed about any important classroom occurrences or student concerns.
  • Adapting to different grade levels: Being flexible and able to adjust teaching methods to suit the needs of different age groups.
  • Maintaining a safe learning environment: Enforcing classroom rules and ensuring student safety.

Substitute Teacher

Hoover City Schools
01.2017 - Current
  • Implementing lesson plans: Following the detailed instructions and materials provided by the regular teacher to deliver lessons effectively.
  • Classroom management: Maintaining order and discipline in the classroom, addressing student behavior issues, and ensuring a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Student supervision: Monitoring student activities, providing guidance, and addressing individual needs.
  • Taking attendance and collecting assignments: Accurately recording student attendance and collecting completed work.
  • Providing feedback: Offering constructive feedback to students on their work and performance.
  • Communicating with staff: Keeping the regular teacher informed about any important classroom occurrences or student concerns.
  • Adapting to different grade levels: Being flexible and able to adjust teaching methods to suit the needs of different age groups.
  • Maintaining a safe learning environment: Enforcing classroom rules and ensuring student safety.

4th Grade Teacher

Westwood Schools
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Duties included teaching Math, Spelling, English, Reading and Writing
  • Led fourth graders in a daily morning devotional and prayer

Owner/Operator

American Bodyworks
10.2006 - 01.2011
  • Owner/Operator gym business in Hiram, GA just North West of Atlanta
  • Duties included sales of membership and daily relationships with members
  • Managing employees and trainers
  • Handled internal operations such as staff payroll, paying bills and going after delinquent accounts
  • Take inventory going out and coming in
  • Worked with computer programs word, excel, powerpoint, and outlook

Substitute Teacher/Testing

Okaloosa County Schools Detention Center
12.2004 - 09.2005
  • Started a program called Scared Straight
  • Coordinated with local police department and schools to find students who are endanger of being arrested
  • The point was to encourage and help children to make better life choices
  • Coordinated paperwork for the students
  • Worked with computer programs word, excel and powerpoint

Office Manager

PDH Systems
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Company Overview: PDH Systems was a professional lighting and sound company
  • Coordinated all paperwork for orders such as ordering parts and scheduling events for the company
  • Shipped out parts that had been ordered to locations for events
  • Computer programs include word, excel and outlook
  • PDH Systems was a professional lighting and sound company

Volunteer / Case Worker

The Tommy Nobis Center
10.2001 - 12.2002
  • Company Overview: The Tommy Nobis Center is a center that handles job training for people with disabilities or special needs
  • Worked at the center as a volunteer but my time grew into a case worker
  • Supervise 4-5 people on different job sites
  • Coordinate with the owner/operator to make sure the jobs were getting done by Tommy Nobis Center Clients
  • Paper work was included and turned in as reports
  • The Tommy Nobis Center is a center that handles job training for people with disabilities or special needs

Financial Aid Assistant

Kennesaw State University Financial Aid
08.2000 - 09.2001
  • Worked in the Financial Aid office
  • Assisted college students in filling out paperwork and make payments on their college accounts

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education

Georgia TAPP
Dawsonville, GA
05-2021

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

Kennesaw State University
12.2004

Skills

  • Curriculum development: Create a nurturing learning environment and foster early childhood development
  • Classroom management: Instruct children in activities and plan lessons
  • Communication: Talk to parents and colleagues about children's progress
  • Interpersonal skills: Build relationships with parents and colleagues
  • Patience and empathy: Be understanding and supportive of children
  • Creativity: Plan lessons that engage young children
  • Understanding of child development: Use early education techniques to support students

Accomplishments

Nominated for the Philip Wright Award in Dawson County Schools.

Timeline

Teacher - Ga Prek

Dawson County Schools
08.2020 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Dawson County Schools
08.2019 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Hoover City Schools
01.2017 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Westwood Schools
01.2014 - 12.2015

Owner/Operator

American Bodyworks
10.2006 - 01.2011

Substitute Teacher/Testing

Okaloosa County Schools Detention Center
12.2004 - 09.2005

Office Manager

PDH Systems
01.2003 - 12.2004

Volunteer / Case Worker

The Tommy Nobis Center
10.2001 - 12.2002

Financial Aid Assistant

Kennesaw State University Financial Aid
08.2000 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education

Georgia TAPP

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

Kennesaw State University
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