Robin Chisolm
Summary
Veteran educator with 20 years experience at White County Board of Education. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management. Committed to professional development and team collaboration. Strong belief in creating a inclusive classroom that promotes academic and emotional success for all students.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
White County Board Of Education
Jack P. Nix Elementary
08.2006 - Current
- Plans lessons according to district and state standards to prepare students for the next grade as well as standardized tests.
- Designs and presents lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepares and administers grade-specific tests regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Participates in school and district policies in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helps students develop self-esteem and life skills by teaching conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication within the classroom.
- Builds positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process with conferences, phone calls and weekly check-ins .
- Meets with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students when needed.
- Teaches core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Reinforces positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Continually Establishes open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Creates supportive and inclusive learning environments, to provide a positive classroom atmosphere supporting student growth and learning, as well as social, and emotional development.
Kindergarten and First Grade Paraprofessional
White County Board Of Education
Jack P. Nix Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2004
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored students on field trips, assisted teachers to maintain safety in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time, and indoor and outdoor play as well as other daily tasks.
- Kept classrooms clean, for student health and classroom efficiency.
Lab Technician
Con Agra Poultry
Gainesville GA. 30506
09.1987 - 04.1999
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by preparing samples inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of samples.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Entered Data into computer program system.
- Processed and recorded and claims.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Ed.
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05-2006
GED -
Johnson High School
Oakwood, GA08-1983
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Academic grade Reporting
- Standardized tests
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- Field trip organization
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
Committees and Organizations
Currently participates on the SLAC committee at JPN, Participates in PTO, Church leadership roles: Small Group leader, Prayer and Greeting committee
Past roles: Chairperson of Sunshine committee, Media Committee
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
White County Board Of Education
08.2006 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Paraprofessional
White County Board Of Education
08.1999 - 05.2004
Lab Technician
Con Agra Poultry
09.1987 - 04.1999
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Ed.
University of North Georgia
GED -
Johnson High School