Mary Lee Callihan
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in literacy strategies and adaptive teaching, honed across roles in Cherokee County Schools and Oconee County Schools. Excelled in fostering collaborative learning environments, enhancing student motivation, and improving reading comprehension. Achieved significant student progress through innovative literacy development and effective parent-teacher communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Cherokee County Schools
Canton , Georgia
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, including standardized tests.
- Promoted literacy development by modeling close reading techniques, providing literary texts, and engaging students in meaningful discussions about literature.
- Established a differentiated instruction plan based on each student's current level of mastery of ELA objectives.
Barre Instructor
City Barre Ellijay
Ellijay, Georgia
05.2024 - Current
- Kept accurate records of client attendance, payments, goals achieved. for tracking purposes.
- Scheduled class times and appointments according to client availability.
- Promoted classes and facility amenities on social media.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade
Cherokee County Schools
Canton, Georgia
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and mastery of concepts.
Paraprofessional
Oconee County Schools
Watkinsville, Georgia
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-2023
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Adaptive teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Student motivation
- Reading comprehension
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Certified Educator K-5 in the state of Georgia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Cherokee County Schools
07.2024 - Current
Barre Instructor
City Barre Ellijay
05.2024 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade
Cherokee County Schools
01.2024 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional
Oconee County Schools
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Certified Educator K-5 in the state of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
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