Natalie Ross
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Accomplished Elementary educator, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Technologically advanced. STEAM driven.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Atlants, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
Stone Mountain, GA
07.2013 - 05.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teacher 5th
Fulton County Schools
College Park, GA
07.2005 - 05.2008
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA08.2024
Skills
- Remote Assistance
- Preservation Methods
- Standardized Tests
- Georgia Standards of Excellence
- STEAM
- 6 Trait Writing
Certification
Certifications
Georgia Elementary Standard Certificate up to 2028
K-5 All Subjects
K-8 Language Arts
K-8 Social studies and Science
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
07.2013 - 05.2023
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2008 - 07.2013
Teacher 5th
Fulton County Schools
07.2005 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of West Georgia