Mrs. Nagihan Korucu
Cumming,GA
Summary
Dedicated educator with ten years of teaching experience, committed to enhancing students' understanding of the value of learning and fostering meaningful connections to real-world applications. Passionate about student-centered, technology-integrated instruction and inclusive pedagogy; viewing education as a process that nurtures social, emotional, and academic growth. Seeking a teaching or coaching position to support and inspire students at all levels of learning.
Experienced with classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences. Knowledge of implementing curriculum standards and fostering supportive positive learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute/ Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Planning and teaching: Gifted, media, 3rd grade, 5th grade in K-5.
- Established a positive classroom culture by setting clear expectations and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, fostering a collaborative environment for student success through regular communication and involvement opportunities.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
2nd Grade and Kindergarten Teacher
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Taught all subjects and developed differentiated instruction plans
- Increased students' achievement by the end of school year in reading by %115 and in math by %130
- Data analysis to differentiate students’ needs.
- Managed inclusive classroom and organized meetings to collaborate with special education department to engage with all types of learners to attain all students' active learning experience.
- Mentored new teachers with technology integration and served on the Vanguard Team to be the ambassador of the technology department on the behalf of the school.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning and address individual needs.
2nd Grade and ESOL Teacher
Amana Academy
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Implemented standards across all subjects to prepare integrated curriculum
- Collaborated with Special Education department to plan for special needs students along in a general education class.
- Managed students' behaviour through SEL activities and Responsive Classroom tools.
- Offered supportive and positive classroom environment
- Taught through EL (Expeditionary Learning) and PBL (Project-Based Learning) models.
- Increased students' participation and achievement through differentiated activities and various engaging and measuring tools.
- Coached the TEDx team and facilitated learning showcases.
1st Grade Teacher
Al Falah Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Implemented Daily 5, CAFÉ, and EL models for literacy instruction.
- Led a STEM Club and after-school tutoring sessions.
Kindergarten Assistant & EIP Teacher
Fulton Sunshine Academy
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Delivered small group and whole class instruction.
- Conducted GKIDS and analyzed results to plan differentiated plans for individuals needs.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring, home visits, and extracurricular clubs.
Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Taught and covered lessons in K-5 classrooms.
Education
M.Ed. - Learning, Design, and Technology K-12
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.2023
B.Ed. - Early Childhood Education K-5
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management with PBIS implementation and whole child approach
- Curriculum/Lesson Planning & Differentiated Instruction
- Early Intervention Program (EIP) Implementation and RTI goal setting/progress check
- Data analyses through various assessments and classroom progress
- Individualized lesson planning
- ESOL implementation
- Instructional Technology Integration
- Enrichment and extra curricular support through STEM, research class activities and clubs
- Phonics, reading, math, and behavior intervention
- Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS)
- MS Word, Excel, Smart Board, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, Minecraft, Canvas
- Being Flexible and be able to adapt a new curriculum
Certification
- Instructional Technology K-12 (August 2023)
- Microsoft Teachers Academy (August 2020)
- Adobe Creator Educator (March 2021)
- Minecraft Educator (August 2020)
- Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence Certificate (May 2019)
- ESOL Endorsement K-5 (October 2018)
- Science Endorsement K-5 (January 2016)
- Elementary Education K-5 (March 2011)
LANGUAGES
Turkish and English
Arabic in progress
Timeline
Substitute/ Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
10.2024 - Current
2nd Grade and Kindergarten Teacher
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
2nd Grade and ESOL Teacher
Amana Academy
08.2016 - 05.2018
1st Grade Teacher
Al Falah Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
Kindergarten Assistant & EIP Teacher
Fulton Sunshine Academy
08.2013 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
B.Ed. - Early Childhood Education K-5
Kennesaw State University
M.Ed. - Learning, Design, and Technology K-12
University of Georgia