Monica McCrory
Hamilton,GA
Summary
Experienced Teacher with over 15 years of demonstrated success in creating engaging learning environments. The past 10 years have been in middle grades math. I am a dedicated, patient, professional committed to fostering student growth and understanding. With a genuine care for students, I adapt to individual needs and work collaboratively as a team player. I am seeking to relocate and begin a new chapter in my career while continuing my passion for teaching.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Carrollton City Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
6/7th Grade Math Teacher
Troup County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Troup County Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Guided learning process toward achievement of social studies curriculum goals and established clear objectives for lessons, assignments and projects.
- Selected and requested appropriate books and instructional materials to optimize social studies classes.
- Planned and implemented program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Established and maintained standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve functional learning atmosphere in classroom.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Harris County School System
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
2nd Grade Teacher
Rockdale County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided a supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
1st Grade Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2006
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Math
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2000
Skills
- Individualized Learning
- Project-based learning
- Resource Utilization
- Teaching strategies
- Online learning
- Mathematical Concepts
- Concept demonstration
- Data-driven decision-making
- IEP support
- Peer Mentoring
Certification
- Gifted In-Field
- ESOL
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Carrollton City Schools
08.2022 - Current
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Troup County Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
6/7th Grade Math Teacher
Troup County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2022
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Harris County School System
08.2015 - 05.2016
2nd Grade Teacher
Rockdale County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
1st Grade Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Math
Piedmont College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
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