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Lonna Wright

Milan ,GA

Summary

Driven Educator with valid Georgia teaching certificate with training, endorsements and demonstrated competency in organization and management of the classroom. Instructs students and manages behavior to facilitate educational strategies. Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction to encourage digital-age work and student learning outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tiny Trojan/Journalism Teacher

Telfair County High School
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that connected journalism with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education for students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multimedia presentations and guest speakers from the journalism industry.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to provide context for journalistic principles and practices.
  • Improved student writing skills by providing constructive feedback and personalized guidance on assignments.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student performance and growth in the subject matter.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum, covering essential journalism topics such as ethics, reporting techniques, and news writing styles.
  • Organized extracurricular activities related to journalism, such as school newspaper clubs or visits to local media outlets.

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Telfair County Elementary School
06.2005 - 06.2022
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Mercer University
Macon, GA
05.2003

Skills

    Creative Designing

    Layout planning

    Digital Media

    Classroom Management

    Documentation and Record Keeping

    Parent-Teacher Communication

    Lesson Planning

    Curriculum Planning

Certification

  • Gifted Endorsement License - 06/19/2022-present

Timeline

Tiny Trojan/Journalism Teacher

Telfair County High School
06.2022 - Current

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Telfair County Elementary School
06.2005 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Mercer University
  • Gifted Endorsement License - 06/19/2022-present
Lonna Wright