Accomplished classroom teacher 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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools-Riverside Elementary
Suwanee, GA
08.2005 - Current
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests in reading, math, writing, and social studies.
Fifth Grade Language Arts Grade Chair-2013-2019
Teacher mentor for high school students, college students, or new teachers-2005-2007, 2009-2011, 2019-2021
Students met or exceeded school, county, and state testing goals every year.
Gwinnett County Teacher Advisory Council (TAC)-2009-2010, 2016-2017
Riverside School Advisory Team (SAT)- 2014-2017
Student Council sponsor- 2021-2023
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools- Walnut Grove
Suwanee, , GA
08.2001 - 05.2005
Implemented behavior management system with entire grade level where there had been none previously.
Consistently had 100% of students meet or exceed on state's writing test.
Created and lead writing workshops for fifth-grade parents on the best ways to help prepare their children for the state's writing test. 2003-2004, 2004-2005
Collaborated with grade level to create lessons for Core Quality Instruction in math.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Forsyth County School System
Cumming, Georgia
08.1990 - 05.2001
Taught Grade 4 math, reading, social studies, and language arts.
One of the first teachers at Cumming Elementary School to use technology in the classroom as part of instruction.
Followed a principal, Mary Harwell, who was asked to open several brand new schools as one of her opening team of teachers.
Created a behavior management system that focuses on positive rewards and consequences with students using a personal check register. I've used and implemented this system with every grade level since.
Education
Ed.S. - Teacher Leadership
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
05.2010
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-5)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
03.1989
Skills
Gradual ReleaseTeaching Method
Expert in Google Classroom
Workshop Model Teaching in math and reading
Collaborative Environments
Classroom Management Techniques
Teacher Support
State Standards Adherence
Technological Integration
Parent and Student Communication
Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Instructional Leadership
Accomplishments
Riverside Elementary School's Teacher of the Year 2016-2017
Certification
Earned gifted teaching endorsement through Gwinnett County Schools 2002-2003
Timeline
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools-Riverside Elementary
08.2005 - Current
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools- Walnut Grove
08.2001 - 05.2005
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Forsyth County School System
08.1990 - 05.2001
Ed.S. - Teacher Leadership
Piedmont College
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-5)
University of Georgia
Earned gifted teaching endorsement through Gwinnett County Schools 2002-2003
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