Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Paulding County School District
07.2009 - Current
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting, including this year's STEAM Club trip to Crystal Springs Florida to swim with the Manatees.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Paulding County School District
07.2006 - 06.2009
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Led after-school clubs related to social studies topics, fostering a deeper interest in the subject matter among students, such as the school's Academic Team.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Improved students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating debate activities and group projects into the curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2006
Skills
Supervision and leadership
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Relationship Building
Problem-Solving
Additional Information
Member of the Fine Arts Leadership Team from it's beginning in 2009-current day
New Teacher Mentor
Supervising teacher for many teacher candidates from both KSU and WGU
Assisted in the development of the current Middles School Visual Arts Curriculum for the Paulding County School District
Assisted in the development of an online visual arts curriculum for use during COVID and beyond
Participated in the development of the District SLO's
Attended Georgia Leadership for School Improvement 2016-2017 Cohort season
Participated in data review and item review for the CRCT for 6th grade Social Studies
Assisted in the creation of District Benchmark Assessments for 6th grade Social Studies